Sherman Museum

Sherman, Texas

The Sherman Museum will be closed the week of Memorial Day from May 29th through June 2nd to both observe the Memorial Day holiday and to set up for this upcoming Summer’s Dino Days 2018. Construction of the fossil cast skeletons, including the 40-foot long, Ivan the Tyrannosaurus Rex, and a 20-foot long Triceratops, will be begin on Saturday June 2nd.

Dino Days officially begins on Wednesday, June 6th from 10am to 4pm Wednesday through Saturdays. Admission for Dino Days will be $5 for everyone, except for children under the age of five, who receive free admission.

“Dino Days is a very exciting time for us at the museum and for the community,” Assistant Director Brandon Young stated. “It is an amazing experience watching kids’ faces light up when they see the Tyrannosaurus Rex and the other dinosaurs.” There will be events throughout the summer including the Dino Academy, Nights at the Museum, and others.

About The Sherman Museum

The Sherman Museum is a non-profit 501(c) (3) educational organization devoted to collecting, preserving and interpreting objects of historical significance for visitors and residents of Grayson County and the Greater North Texas Region. The museum was previously known as The Red River Historical Museum prior to a name change in March 2011.
For more information about The Sherman Museum contact us at www.theshermanmuseum.org.

Sherman Texas | March 18, 2018

The Sherman Museum would like to invite the community to celebrate “Easter at Museum” that will include the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny on March 31st.

The event will be divided into sessions with each session being split by age group, and varying activities accordingly. The first session will be from 11am to 12pm, the second session will be from 1:30pm to 2:30pm, with the Easter Bunny making his appearance between 12pm and 1:30pm. Kids will be divided into two age groups, ages 3-7 and ages 8-12. Kids between the ages 3 and 7 will do an Easter craft, an Easter book reading and an egg hunt. The 8-12 age group will compete in an egg and spoon race, have the chance to hit a bunny piñata, and participate in an egg scavenger hunt. Kids from both sessions and age groups will have multiple chances to win Dino Days Tickets for this Summer’s “Dino Days,” the biggest Dino Days yet, which will feature Ivan, the 40 feet long Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Sara, a 20 feet long Triceratops. Children participating in the event will get free admission, and those accompanying the child will receive discounted admission. It is required that children from ages 3-7 be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

“We had a great response at our Christmas event and want to bring the same spirit for Easter,” Interim Director, Brandon Young stated. “It is a great way to bring families across the community together to celebrate, have fun, and learn.”

Space is limited for each session and age group so please reserve your spots today.  For more information, call the museum at 903-893-7623 or visit our website at theshermanmuseum.org.

About The Sherman Museum

The Sherman Museum is a non-profit 501(c) (3) educational organization devoted to collecting, preserving and interpreting objects of historical significance for visitors and residents of Grayson County and the Greater North Texas Region. The museum was previously known as The Red River Historical Museum prior to a name change in March 2011.

For more information about The Sherman Museum contact us at www.theshermanmuseum.org.

Sherman Museum | September 28, 2017

“Urban Dialogue: Science After Dark” will present a discussion on the Woodmen Circle Home. Kathy Flynn, journalist and historian, and Linda Robertson, former employee of the Woodmen Circle Home will lead a discussion on the home, its history and legend. The event will be held in Kelly Square’s Grayson Hall, 113 S. Travis Street, in downtown Sherman. It is scheduled for October 3rd, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Admission to the event is free with complimentary snacks and beverages provided courtesy of the Sherman Rotary Club. Shawn Kirby of the Herald-Democrat will moderate the event.

“The Woodmen Circle Home is perhaps one of the most famous landmarks in all of Sherman. Though starting as a home for widows, the elderly, and orphans, it has an interesting past that has made it one of the most famous places in town and home to many spooky urban legends,” noted museum director Dan Steelman.

“Urban Dialog: Science After Dark” is a joint production of The Sherman Museum, Austin College, and the Sherman Rotary Club. The series is scheduled for the first Tuesday of every month. Discussions are held in Grayson Hall and cover a variety of timely topics from the fields of science and history.
About The Sherman Museum

The Sherman Museum is a non-profit 501(c) (3) educational organization devoted to collecting, preserving and interpreting objects of historical significance for visitors and residents of Grayson County and the Greater North Texas Region. The museum was previously known as The Red River Historical Museum prior to a name change in March 2011.

For more information about The Sherman Museum contact us at www.theshermanmuseum.org.