Layland Museum
The Layland Museum of History is a city run museum located in the Downtown Historic District of Cleburne. Look also at Amon G. Carter Stadium, 25 mi away. Its mildest months, March, April, May, October and November, bring highs of 67–83°F.
A museum inside Cleburne
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 95–95°, and about 105 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Cleburne
Layland Museum is inside Cleburne, which has 18 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Dallas
Dallas is about 47 miles northeast (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 67–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Each month’s highs and lows around Layland Museum are below.
Layland Museum
The Layland Museum of History is a city run museum located in the Downtown Historic District of Cleburne. The museum specializes in local prehistoric, first peoples, 19th and 20th century history. The Cleburne Parks and Recreation Department runs the museum, and contains over 50,000 artifacts and 100,000 photos that preserve local history. It operated on the top floor of the building until 1978, when it gained full access after the library moved to a new facility. The museum operates out two buildings, the Clebunre Carnegie Building and the Smith History Center. The collection began with the museums namesake, William J. Layland's heirs gifting the collection to the city. Other local contributions would continue to expand the collection to its current size.
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Staying near Layland Museum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Cleburne (18) and Fort Worth (223).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Layland Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne | in town | — | 18 11 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 39,942 | $221K | B− |
| Fort Worth | 30 mi north | 45 min | 223 160 hotels · 34 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 12 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 1,028,117 | $303K | D |
| Alvarado | 11 mi east | 15 min | 12 6 hotels · 1 motel · 5 RV parks | 7,539 | $249K | C+ |
| Arlington | 29 mi northeast | 45 min | 83 61 hotels · 12 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 402,134 | $305K | C− |
| Burleson | 12 mi north | 20 min | 8 4 hotels · 4 RV parks | 56,907 | $308K | B− |
| Granbury | 23 mi west | 35 min | 35 11 hotels · 1 motel · 15 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 13,263 | $316K | C− |
| Glen Rose | 22 mi west | 35 min | 28 9 hotels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 3,148 | $261K | — |
| Keene | 5 mi northeast | 5 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 7,109 | $225K | B+ |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Layland Museum
A wider trip can take in these, within 49 miles.
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaAT&T Stadium
Big draw33 mi Stadium & arenaGlobe Life Field
Big draw47 mi Stadium & arenaCotton Bowl
34 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Texas
Big draw44 mi Stadium & arenaTexas Stadium
33 mi Stadium & arenaChoctaw Stadium
125 mi Stadium & arenaAmon G. Carter Stadium
49 mi Stadium & arenaGerald J. Ford StadiumPhoto credits
AT&T Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Globe Life Field: Drone To Fly, CC BY 3.0 · Cotton Bowl: Robbiewest88, Public domain · Six Flags Over Texas: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · Texas Stadium: Allspamme, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Choctaw Stadium: KENGRIFFEY24FAN, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Amon G. Carter Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gerald J. Ford Stadium: Jmcstrav, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions people have about Layland Museum
Is Layland Museum in Cleburne?
Yes. It’s inside Cleburne, TX.
When is the best time to visit Layland Museum?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–83°.
How far is Layland Museum from Dallas?
About 47 miles northeast of Dallas, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Layland Museum?
Fort Worth Meacham (FTW), about 33 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), about 43 miles.
Where should I stay near Layland Museum?
Cleburne (in town, 18 places to stay), Fort Worth (30 mi, 223 places to stay) and Alvarado (11 mi, 12 places to stay).
Local know-how from Cleburne
Ask a question, or answer one, in Cleburne’s Town Square.
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