Memorial StadiumStephenville, Texas

A free open-air museum campus with more than a dozen preserved pioneer-era structures including log cabins, a chapel, schoolhouse, ranch house, Victorian house, rock cottage, and blacksmith shop spanning the 1850s-1930s, offering a vivid look at frontier life in Erath County.

💡 Grounds are accessible any time for self-guided exploration; interior guided tours run Wed-Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

An 1892 Richardsonian Romanesque landmark designed by architect James Riely Gordon, built from local white limestone and red Pecos sandstone and listed on the National Register of Historic Places — one of the finest historic courthouses in Texas.

💡 Park on the surrounding downtown square and walk the historic district, which covers 22 city blocks paved with early-20th-century Thurber brick.

A paved multi-use trail running along the north bank of the Bosque River through Stephenville City Park, winding through open grassland and wooded stretches with river views and opportunities to spot wildlife.

💡 The trail connects directly to the Stephenville Historical House Museum, making an easy combined walking visit; benches and lighting are available throughout.

A public 86-seat planetarium under the copper dome of the Lamar Johanson Science Building, featuring a Digistar 5 digital projection system with Dolby 5.1 surround sound that presents immersive shows about space, galaxies, and the solar system.

💡 Public shows are scheduled periodically throughout the year; check the Tarleton events calendar or call the box office at (254) 968-0523 before your visit as seating is limited and no shows may be scheduled during off-peak periods.