P.O. Box 231
Clifton, TX 76634
Phone: (254) 675-8337
Fax: (254) 675-8358
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Museums, Arts and Music
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Read the article "Deep in the Art of Texas!"
Museums in and around Clifton
- Bosque Memorial Museum - Clifton
- Bosque County Collection - Meridian
- Meyer Observatory - near Clifton
- Lake Whitney Area Museum - Whitney
- Texas Heritage Museum - Hill College, Hillsboro
- Bob Bullock Archives - Hill College & Baylor University
- Mayborn Museum & Striecker Science Museum - Baylor University - Waco
- Governor Bill & Vera Daniel Historic Village - Baylor University - Waco
- Texas Sports Hall of Fame Museum - Waco
- Texas Ranger Museum - Waco
- Red Men Museum & Library - Waco
Bosque Memorial Museum - Clifton
The Bosque Museum began in 1924 and is one of the oldest continuing cultural institutions in the City of Clifton. The museum has significant collections of regional and national importance. Major collections include its Ancient Man artifacts, archaic and historic Indian artifacts, early firearm collection, Texas-Norwegian immigrant collection and archive, Norwegian book collection, Texas Primitive Furniture, photography archives, and early education in Bosque County. This past year the museum hosted 6,500 visitors and received recognition in numerous statewide newspaper and magazine publications. The museum hosts a continuing speaker's series throughout the year and is an important source of continuing educational experiences in the community. Two major lectures are held each year (average of 125 - 150 people) as well as three to four smaller speakers' forums on topics of more limited appeal.
The Bosque County Collection
The neighboring community and county seat of Meridian is home to The Bosque Collection. This museum houses artifacts related to the pioneer history of Bosque County. The museum sits next to the Bosque County Courthouse which was completed in fall of 2007.
Texas Heritage Museum-The Harold B. Simpson History Center
Located on the campus of Hill College in neighboring Hill County, is the award winning Harold B. Simpson History Center houses the Blue Gray Gallery, highlighting the impact of the Civil War on Texans. Visitors will also find the Audie Murphy World War II Gallery and a weapons gallery.
Regional Museums
Located a short 35 mile drive from Clifton are the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, the Dr. Pepper Museum, and the Mayborn Museum Complex at Baylor University.
Each of these facilities offers the opportunity to become a volunteer.
Concerts
Music is a strong part of the culture of Clifton. Clifton High School boasts one of the top high school bands in the state. Featuring a full marching band, jazz band, ensemble and solo groups, the band offers free concerts to the community in winter and spring. Local churches feature musical and choral presentations throughout the year.
Clifton Main Street offers residents free outdoor concerts during Plaza Nights, held in the center of town at Heritage Plaza during the summer months.
McLennan Community College, Baylor University, and Hill College host a variety of musical and choral performances.
Bosque Arts Center
The Bosque Arts Center (formerly the Bosque County Conservatory of Fine Arts) - serving the area with visual and performing arts programs since 1982.
Tin Building Theatre
The Bosque Arts Center is home to the Tin Building Theatre Company which provides live stage productions - dinner theatres and regular performances - throughout the year. Dinner theatres are very popular in the community and season ticket patrons can take advantage of early reservations. Matinees and regular evening performances for each play provide community members with many opportunities for enjoying the theatre. The annual July 4th Melodrama is a summer favorite, presented to all comers free of charge, as an appreciation of community support for the theatre.
Regional Theatre Opportunities
Waco Civic Theater, McLennan Community College, Baylor University, and Hill College offer performances year-round.
- See also Parks and Recreation
