Museum of the Coastal Bend

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Visit "Where Texas Ranching Began" in the Borchers Leon Exhibit Hall Visit Now

Lab at the Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria, TX

Unearth the past at the Public Archaeology Lab, open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10am – 2pm Learn More

Education at the Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria, TX

Learn about the many people and cultures of the Coastal Bend Learn More

Cannons at the Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria, TX

Discover the rich multi-cultural heritage of the Coastal Bend Visit MCB

Shpwreck outline at the Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria, TX

Find 13,000 years of heritage at the Museum of the Coastal Bend Learn More

Rings at the Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria, TX

Explore Fort St. Louis, the French attempt to colonize Texas Learn More

Where Texas History Began – The Virtual Exhibit

Our permanent exhibit displays the last 13,000 years of Texas history, from the first inhabitants of the Coastal Bend region through the French, Spanish, and Mexican colonial efforts, up to the range of diverse inﬂuence that have created the modern Texan culture.

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Archaeology

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Indigenous People

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French Contact

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Spanish Influence

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Columbian Exchange

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Ranching

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Upcoming Events

02 Sep 2025

Temporary Exhibit: Royston Nave, A Painter's View of Texas

9/2-11/8 This temporary exhibit of paintings by Royston Nave provides an authentic glimpse into the landscapes of the Coastal Bend's ranching heritage.

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17 Sep 2025

Temporary Exhibit: Victoria College Centennial Exhibit

9/16-9/27 Celebrate these glimpses of Victoria College's 100 years! Organized by VC Foundation.

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20 Sep 2025

HANDS-ON HISTORY: Texas Sunset Landscape Painting Workshop

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25 Sep 2025

JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE Making of a Pirate: The Dramatic Story of a Junior College’s Second 50 Years

12:15 p.m. Karen Hagan, Instructor of History at Victoria College, explores the college’s growth from 1975-2025 through anecdotal stories and images.

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The Museum of the Coastal Bend exists to foster an appreciation for the unique heritage of the Texas Coastal Bend through exhibits, collections, educational activities, and preservation efforts.