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A view of a valley in the Texas Hill Country from the top of our Fossil Ridge Hill.

PROTECTING
OUR HISTORY

For the last 26 years, the museum has been trying to protect and preserve over 200 dinosaur footprints and 28 separate trackways. Made approximately 110 million years ago, the footprints and trackways are part of the early Cretaceous period in the upper Glen Rose Formation. 

 

The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country is a multi-acre layout, with trackways, hiking trails, Cretaceous fossil digs, and more! We are located midway between Startzville and Sattler on FM 2673.  

OPEN
Wednesday - Sunday 
12pm - 4pm

200+

Dinosaur Footprints

28

Separate Trackways

110+

Million Years Ago

3+

Gardens & Trails to Walk, Hike, and Discover

  • Museum Open
    Museum Open
    Multiple Dates
    Museum Open
    Sat, Apr 11
    The Heritage Museum
    We are open 12pm-4pm.
  • Museum Open
    Museum Open
    Multiple Dates
    Museum Open
    Wed, Apr 15
    The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Co
  • Fossil Ridge Tour
    Fossil Ridge Tour
    Multiple Dates
    Fossil Ridge Tour
    Sat, Apr 18
    The Heritage Museum
    Offered every 3rd Saturday, join us for our Fossil Ridge Tour! Hunt for Cretaceous-era fossils and even take one home! This event is $8 and is paid for on the day of at the Museum.
  • Earth Science/Docent Training
    Earth Science/Docent Training
    Earth Science/Docent Training
    Sat, Apr 25
    The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Co
    Aimed at Museum members interested in learning more about the Museum.
  • Fundraiser at Round Rock Express Baseball Game
    Fundraiser at Round Rock Express Baseball Game
    Fundraiser at Round Rock Express Baseball Game
    Tue, May 12
    Dell Diamond
    Enjoy America’s past time… for a good cause! When you purchase a ticket for this Round Rock Express baseball game using the code HERITAGE or our unique ticket link, a portion of the ticket sales will benefit the museum! Plus, we’ll be there (along with other kid-friendly educational organizations).

What Makes Us Different?

We offer a very educational docent-guided tour of our dinosaur trackways. Guests will learn about the dinosaurs and history of the trackways, the Texas Hill Country, fossils, and more! Also, we have an extensive Cretaceous fossil collection and Native American artifacts that make our museum unique and exciting to visit!

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Tiny T-Rex hiding in our Magnolia Tree in our Cretaceous Garden.
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The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country

HOURS OF OPERATION

Wednesdays-Sundays

12:00 - 4:00 PM

Closed on all major holidays

ADDRESS

4831 FM 2673

Canyon Lake, TX 78133

PHONE

830-899-4542

EMAIL

museum@gvtc.com

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