Southwest Dairy Museum
The Southwest Dairy Museum, located in Sulphur Springs, Texas, showcases the importance of the dairy industry and its role in Hopkins County. It was established in 1991. Pleasant highs of 66–82°F mark the mildest months, March, April, May, October and November.
A museum inside Sulphur Springs
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Mount Vernon, 23 miles east. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–94°, and about 94 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
A day trip from Dallas
Dallas is about 71 miles west (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 66–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1991
Southwest Dairy Museum dates from 1991. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Southwest Dairy Museum
The Southwest Dairy Museum, located in Sulphur Springs, Texas, showcases the importance of the dairy industry and its role in Hopkins County. The Southwest Dairy Museum is funded by the dairy checkoff program.
The idea for the museum came in 1982 when several in the dairy industry came up with the idea of preserving artifacts and historical documents related to the dairy industry in the United States, and specifically in rural areas. The museum followed in 1991.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1991
Bases for Southwest Dairy Museum
Rooms are nearest in Mount Vernon (10) and Greenville (17).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Southwest Dairy Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Springs | in town | — | — | 17,054 | $218K | B |
| Mount Vernon | 23 mi east | 35 min | 10 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 2,610 | $179K | B |
| Greenville | 29 mi west | 45 min | 17 10 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 37,069 | $219K | C+ |
| Winnsboro | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 8 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 3,678 | $172K | A− |
| Campbell | 20 mi west | 30 min | 4 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 613 | $87K | — |
| West Tawakoni | 30 mi southwest | 45 min | 9 2 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 RV parks | 2,261 | $97K | — |
| Lone Oak | 22 mi southwest | 30 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 817 | $168K | — |
| East Tawakoni | 25 mi southwest | 35 min | 4 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 975 | $168K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Every place here is under 70 miles away.
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58 mi MuseumHeard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife SanctuaryPhoto credits
Southfork Ranch: Sf46 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Credit Union of Texas Event Center: Dravecky, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Comerica Center: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site: TxHC, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden: Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) This image was made by Loadmaster (David R. , CC BY-SA 3.0 · Caldwell Zoo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary: Sanctuary.p, CC BY-SA 3.0
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What people ask about Southwest Dairy Museum
Is Southwest Dairy Museum in Sulphur Springs?
Yes. It’s inside Sulphur Springs, TX.
When is the best time to visit Southwest Dairy Museum?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 66–82°.
How far is Southwest Dairy Museum from Dallas?
About 71 miles west of Dallas, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Southwest Dairy Museum?
Tyler Pounds Regional (TYR), about 56 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 74 miles.
Where should I stay near Southwest Dairy Museum?
Mount Vernon (23 mi, 10 places to stay), Greenville (29 mi, 17 places to stay) and Winnsboro (23 mi, 8 places to stay).
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