Whitehead Memorial Museum
The Whitehead Memorial Museum is a western museum located at located at 1308 South Main Street, in Del Rio, Texas. It was established in 1962. Add Amistad, 11 mi away, to a visit.
A museum inside Del Rio
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 98–98°, and about 137 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
No airline airport nearby
The closest airport with airline service is San Angelo Regional Mathis Field (SJT), 141 miles away.
You can stay in Del Rio
Whitehead Memorial Museum is inside Del Rio, which has 26 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1962
Whitehead Memorial Museum dates from 1962. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Whitehead Memorial Museum
The Whitehead Memorial Museum is a western museum located at located at 1308 South Main Street, in Del Rio, Texas. It boasts a replica of "The Jersey Lilly" saloon, and the gravesites of Judge Roy Bean and his son Sam, the latter of whom "was killed there in a street fight". The two-and-a-half acre property was donated to the city and county for by the Del Rio ranching family in 1962.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1962
Hotels and campgrounds near Whitehead Memorial Museum
Places to stay start in Del Rio (26) and Lake View (7).
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Whitehead Memorial Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio | in town | — | 26 15 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 34,496 | $160K | B− |
| Lake View | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 7 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 349 | $172K | — |
| Laughlin AFB | 7 mi east | 10 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,595 | — | — |
| Box Canyon 42% vacation homes | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 19 | — | — |
| Fort Clark Springs | 29 mi east | 45 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,048 | $67K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Whitehead Memorial Museum
You can reach each of these within 68 miles.
31 mi MuseumAlamo Village
111 mi National Recreation AreaAmistad National Recreation Area734K visitors a year
68 mi TheatreGrand Opera HousePhoto credits
Alamo Village: Lutz Fischer-Lamprecht, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Amistad National Recreation Area: National Park Service, Public domain · Grand Opera House: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
Your questions on Whitehead Memorial Museum
Is Whitehead Memorial Museum in Del Rio?
Yes. It’s inside Del Rio, TX.
When is the best time to visit Whitehead Memorial Museum?
February, March, October, November and December, with highs of 65–84°.
What is the closest airport to Whitehead Memorial Museum?
San Angelo Regional Mathis Field (SJT), about 141 miles away. The nearest big hub is San Antonio (SAT), about 147 miles.
Where should I stay near Whitehead Memorial Museum?
Del Rio (in town, 26 places to stay) and Lake View (8 mi, 7 places to stay).
Advice from Del Rio
Start the conversation in Del Rio’s Town Square.
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