Event

Lecture: Sand Ain't Dumb

Date(s): May 12, 2023

5:30 p.m. This lecture explores the mechanics of Optically Stimulated Luminescense and how it can be applied to archaeology.

CLOSED for 4th of July

Date(s): July 04, 2023

The museum is closed for the 4th of July holiday. Happy Independence Day!

Cabinet of Curiosities Summer Camp, Ages 8-12

Date(s): July 08, 2023 - July 22, 2023

July 8, 15 & 22: Participants will learn about the collection, preservation, classification, and display of artifacts, and assemble their own cabinet to house their personal collection of curiosities.

CANCELLED Natural Building Workshop presented by Luis Sabor

Date(s): July 13, 2023

5:30-8 p.m. Work with clay, sand and straw to learn practical skills to build a structure with natural materials. All ages; register in advance.

Ancient Ivory

Date(s): July 15, 2023

1-3 p.m. Celebrate a new addition to museum exhibits--a one-of-a-kind artifact made of mammoth tusk, discovered in Texas! Join in hands-on activities and discover lifeways of Paleo-Indians who lived in Texas.

Hands-on History: Retablo Painting Workshop (Adults, age 21+)

Date(s): September 07, 2023 - September 07, 2023

5:30-7:30 p.m. Create a devotional painting in preparation for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Welcome Back Victoria College! Happy Hour & Salsa Contest

Date(s): September 14, 2023

4-6 p.m. Welcome Back Victoria College! Happy Hour & Salsa Contest

JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE Finding Tom Cook: The Undertold Story of African American Blacksmiths in TX

Date(s): September 21, 2023 - September 21, 2023

5:30 p.m. Discover the archaeological and historical investigations of the Tom Cook Blacksmith Shop, and implications for ongoing research.

Scallorn points, an assortment of projectile points, from the collections at the Museum of the Coastal Bend

Academy of Lifelong Learning Lecture: Tools of the Early Texans

Date(s): October 04, 2023

2 p.m. Dr. Heather Para discusses the kinds of tools used by Early Texans for VC's Academy of Lifelong Learning.

JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE The Persistence of the Karankawas

Date(s): October 19, 2023 - October 19, 2023

5:30 p.m. Tim Seiter discusses his doctoral studies of the Karankawas.

Archaeology Day

Date(s): October 21, 2023

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Celebrate International Archaeology Day with the museum.

Hands-on History: Cave Painting (Children & Adults)

Date(s): October 21, 2023

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Make your own pigments to create cave art paintings and drawings!

Academy of Lifelong Learning Lecture: Shell Middens

Date(s): October 24, 2023

2 p.m. Debbie Griffith discusses shells middens and what they can tell us about Archaic people for VC's Academy of Lifelong Learning.

Spooky Flashlight Tour

Date(s): October 26, 2023 - October 26, 2023

5-7 p.m. Flashlights furnished to experience the museum like you never have before. Candy encounters included!

JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE Digging Deeper: The Role of Soil Health and Grazingland Regeneration in a Climate Smart Future

Date(s): November 09, 2023 - November 09, 2023

5:30 p.m. Jeff Goodwin, Ph.D., discusses the latest research on soil health and grazingland sustainability.

Atlatl Turkey Shoot

Date(s): November 16, 2023 - November 18, 2023

Nov. 16 & 18: Throw spears with atlatls and win prizes!

Early Black Friday Store Discounts

Date(s): November 17, 2023 - November 22, 2023

Nov. 17-22 Get a head-start on Black Friday and holiday shopping with deep discounts in the Museum Store during regular viewing hours.

Native American Heritage Tour

Date(s): November 21, 2023

2 p.m. Tour the museum with a focus on indigenous Texas inhabitants.

Hands-on History: Happy Birthday LaSalle! (Children & Adults)

Date(s): November 22, 2023

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. We're having a 17th-century birthday party for the French explorer, La Salle!

CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break

Date(s): November 23, 2023 - November 25, 2023

The museum is CLOSED Nov. 23-25 for Thanksgiving Break. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, Nov. 28.