Upcoming Events
Fundraising Raffle
Drawing will be held at our May 4th Spring Gala. Need not be present to win. Must be 21 years of age or older to buy a ticket.
FFL through Good Guys.
Annual Fundraising Gala
Educational programming is one of the most important missions of the museum.
Rattlesnake 101
Snake Handling & Presentation by Hill Country Reptile Gardens, Carl Person. Featuring Rattlesnakes, Scaled Viper, Cottonmouth and more.
Take a picture with a real PYTHON!!!
Smithsonian Exhibit
Bandera is on of seven cities in Texas that will host this unique exhibit.
Texas Heroes Hall of Honor
This year we honor Susie Short for her exceptional talents. Please join us the the induction ceremony, gallery showing and reception.
Lee Harmon a Celebration of his Life & Music
Come celebrate the life and music of our friend Mr. Lee Harmon.
Hosted by his friend Lew Pewterbaugh.
Friday-Cowboy Day!
The last day to have Frontier Fun at the Frontier Times Museum.
Don’t Miss Out!
Tuesday-Dig Those Fossils!
Fossils are all around us here in the Hill Country. See what you can find here at the museum with our Fossil Scavenger Hunt.
Monday-Reptile Round Up!
Get your weekly pass to enjoy Frontier Fun everyday of this special week.
4th Sunday Jamboree
On the 4th Sunday of each month a new host leads our gang in an afternoon of fun live music. Join us and play your instrument or just sing along to the best toe tapping music around.
Frank Thurmond Book Signing & Lecture on Lottie Deno
A rip-snortin tale of love & adventure in the old west. A brutal world populated by desperadoes like Doc Holliday, willing to stake everything on a roll of the dice.
20th Anniversary of the Eye Reckon Freedom Ride
It’s been 20 years since the Eye Reckon Freedom Ride left Bandera to blaze a historic trail to Calgary, Canada. To commemorate the ride, founding rider, Mary Schenk, wrote an account of their many adventures – good and bad – in her book, Riders of the Storm: The True Story of the Eye Reckon Freedom Ride, under her nom de plume, Mary Allyce. Mary rode the entire way with her long-time partner, the late Hoot Gibson. She will honor the anniversary and Hoot’s life at the Frontier Times Museum on Saturday, January 20th by sharing her memories.
Lynn Dean book signing & lecture for a Hill Country Christmas
A collection of heartwarming holiday stories set in communities throughout the Texas Hill Country brings the region’s unique and diverse history to life.
4th Sunday Jamboree
We have an exceptional group of musicians that volunteer to play at the museum each month and it is a large variety of instruments and styles.
Dressed Fleas Market
We are having a museum fundraiser and will be selling items donated specifically for resale. Come join us and shop many items, we will have something for everyone so you do not want to miss this.
November 16th and 17th from 10am - 4pm
Dia de los Muertos Family Day
Included with your general admission we will host this Family activity day and include children’s activities such as Face Painting, make your own sugar skull and enjoy Mexican cookies and aqua frescas.
Dia de los Muertos Altar
Come see the artwork of Joan Estes on display and her elaborate creation of a Dia de los Muertes altar. Estes will install a series of original artwork that depict the calaca, or skeletons, in various poses and costumes. This art display will be available for you to view with a general admission fee and it will be located in our Doane Western Art gallery.
“Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse
Come Join us for this live event of the “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse. View the Eclipse on the Museum Grounds. We are including Family Activities and Free Parking. Our event will start at 10am and the solar eclipse will start at 10:15am.
Moonshine & Moonpies Bash
Let’s get the “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse weekend started with our “Moonshine and Moonpies Bash” featuring live music, moonshine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. This event is for adults age 21 and over.
Mike Lowrie Book Signing & Lecture
The House of DeZavala, the legacy of the black heart stone is a high-octane thrill ride through Texas and Northern Mexico.
4th Sunday Jamboree
We have an exceptional group of musicians that volunteer to play at the museum each month and it is a large variety of instruments and styles.
4th Sunday Jamboree
Lee Haile hosts. We have an exceptional group of musicians that volunteer to play at the museum each month and it is a large variety of instruments and styles.
Old West History with Clifton Fifer
Retired Kerrville Teacher Clifton Fifer Jr will take you back in time.
Fun for the whole family.
4th Sunday Jamboree
Join Guest Host Lew Pewterbaugh and friends for an afternoon of live music
4th Sunday Jamboree
Join guest host David LeStourgeon for an afternoon of live music.
FREE Event
The Emerald & Diamond Gala
Celebrating the Museums 90th year!
At the Farm Country Club
Dinner by Black Tie Affairs Catering
Music by the band MishMash
Silent & Live Auctions
Raffle
Tickets are $85, call 830-796-3864 to RSVP
Spring Break Extravaganza
Monday - Pioneer Day
Tuesday - Frontier Art
Wednesday - Sheep Shenanigans
Thursday - Rodeo Day
Friday - Cowboy Day
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