Lamar County Historical Museum
The Lamar County Historical Museum is a local history museum that documents Lamar County, Texas, and its county seat, Paris. Look for it in Paris. Expect 65–81°F afternoons in the mildest months, March, April, May, October and November.
A museum inside Paris
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Hugo, 25 miles north. Where to stay ↓
No airline airport nearby
The closest airport with airline service is Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR), 91 miles away.
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–94°, and about 96 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
A day trip from Dallas
Dallas is about 92 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 65–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The climate here
Below are typical highs and lows near Lamar County Historical Museum.
Lamar County Historical Museum
The Lamar County Historical Museum is a local history museum that documents Lamar County, Texas, and its county seat, Paris. It is located on West Kaufman Street in an area of Paris known as Heritage Park, where it is situated immediately south of Heritage Hall. The museum is operated by the Lamar County Historical Society. It is open between 10 am and 4 pm on Saturdays only, and while it does not charge an admission fee, it does accept donations.
The museum was the brainchild of William Hayden, a philanthropist and art aficionado from the area, and is staffed by volunteers. It includes six galleries and a rural life section in addition to exhibitions.
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Overnight near Lamar County Historical Museum
The nearest towns with places to stay are Hugo (7) and Clarksville (3).
Compare 4 towns
| Town | From Lamar County Historical Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | in town | — | — | 25,205 | $150K | D |
| Hugo | 25 mi north | 35 min | 7 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 5,082 | $96K | C− |
| Clarksville | 30 mi east | 45 min | 3 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 2,908 | $54K | — |
| Honey Grove | 20 mi west | 30 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,806 | $152K | A− |
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Getting there
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After Lamar County Historical Museum
Within 70 miles you can add these well-known places.
59 mi LakeLake Texoma
56 mi MuseumEisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site
47 mi MuseumAudie Murphy American Cotton Museum
70 mi MuseumHeard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary52 mi MuseumMid America Flight Museum58 mi MuseumAviation Unmanned Vehicle Museum
36 mi MuseumSouthwest Dairy Museum
57 mi MuseumNortheast Texas Rural Heritage Center and MuseumPhoto credits
Lake Texoma: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site: TxHC, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary: Sanctuary.p, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Southwest Dairy Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Center and Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
A visit to Lamar County Historical Museum: questions
Is Lamar County Historical Museum in Paris?
Yes. It’s inside Paris, TX.
When is the best time to visit Lamar County Historical Museum?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 65–81°.
How far is Lamar County Historical Museum from Dallas?
About 92 miles southwest of Dallas, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Lamar County Historical Museum?
Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR), about 91 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 93 miles.
Where should I stay near Lamar County Historical Museum?
Hugo (25 mi, 7 places to stay) and Clarksville (30 mi, 3 places to stay).
What locals in Paris say
People in Paris have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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