War Memorial Museum

A museum dedicated to Colorado County’s veterans of all wars; on the list of Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Location: Milam Street, Old Water Tower on the Courthouse Square
Visit: Open the last Saturday of each month, March – November, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Santa Claus Museum

As seen on The Texas Bucket List, this museum showcases five different Santa Claus collections donated Mary Elizabeth Youens Hopkins, Elaine and Merrill Luman, Neva Lou and Al Hubenak, Kay Potter, and Eugenia (Jean) Redus.
Location: 604 Washington Street
Visit: Open Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. To learn more, visit the Santa Claus Museum website.

Dilue Rose Harris House Museum 

A unique “tabby” style home featuring furnishings and ephemera dating back to the 1850s.
Location: 602 Washington Street
Visit: Shown by appointment only. Call 979-732-8385 to schedule a tour. To learn more, visit the Columbus Historical Preservation Trust’s website.

Alley Log Cabin and Antique Tool Museum

Preserved since the Texas Revolution, this oak log cabin houses tools, furnishings, and artifacts.
Location: 1224 Bowie Street
Visit: Self-tour. To learn more, visit the Columbus Historical Preservation Trust’s website.