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Music
and museums. Amusements, arts and antiques. History, hospitality,
horse farms and higher learning. Shopping, sports, dining and
festivals. There's so much to discover in Denton, the hardest
part is knowing where to start! From the century-old courthouse
and quaint town square to the world-class
Texas Motor Speedway, Denton offers a
setting where these diverse worlds meet and match the "fun-factor
potential" of any destination anywhere!
| Galleries
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| Art Alley |
1100 N. Locust |
(940) 383-4322 |

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| ArtWorks Gallery |
110A W. Oak |
(940) 591-8051 |

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| Elements of Design |
115 W. Hickory |
(940) 243-2248 |

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Greater Denton Arts Council
Center for Visual Arts |
207 S. Bell
TUE-SUN 1-5pm
THU 1-7pm
Closed Mondays |
(940) 382-2787 |
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www.dentonarts.com
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| Texas Woman's University East
& West Galleries |
TWU Campus - Art Building
Oakland @ Sawyer
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(940) 898-2530 |
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www.twu.edu
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| University of North Texas Art
Gallery |
UNT Campus - Art Building
Mulberry @ Welch
MON-TUE Noon-8pm
WED-SAT Noon-5pm |
(940) 565-4316 |
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www.unt.edu
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| University of North Texas Cora
Stafford Gallery |
UNT Campus - Oak Street Hall
Oak @ Ponder
M-F 2-5pm
and by appointment |
(940) 565-4316 |
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www.unt.edu
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| Museums
& Exhibits |
Bayless-Selby
House Museum
317 W. Mulberry
(940) 349-2865
TuesSat, 10am12pm, 13pm
Free.
Handicapped Accessible
www.dentoncounty.com/bsh
This Victorian House Museum tells the story of
life in Denton at the turn-of-the-century.
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Cookbook
Collection
Texas Woman's
University
(940) 898-3644
TWU Blagg-Huey Library
2nd Floor
Free
Handicapp
Accessible
www.twu.edu/library/woman/wm_cool.htm
Blagg-Huey
Library boasts a culinary catalogue in excess of 20,000
publications spanning 400 years. Menus from cafres
on Route 66 to the elaborate offerings on the Queen
Elizabeth 2 showcase varied culinary presentations.
Receipe leaflets extol the uses of Jello as well as
the latest quick cooking methos, the chafing dish.
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Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum
110 W. Hickory
(940) 349-2850
Tues-Fri, 10am4:30pm
Sat, 11am3pm
Free.
Handicapped Accessible
www.dentoncounty.com/chos
Located on the first floor of the 1896 Courthouse-on-the-Square,
the museum houses a variety of Denton historical exhibits
including Denton County Communities, Historic African-American
Families, Historic Hispanic Families, as well as Southwest
American Indian and Denton County pottery, A Chronology
of Denton County through Weaponry, and special collections
featuring dolls and toys, thimbles, Pecan Art, and
American pressed blue glass. The research office contains
genealogical information including family histories,
early Denton County photographs, and cemetery records.
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Denton
County Historical Museum, Inc. and Texas Heritage
Center
5800 I-35 N, Suite 308
(940) 380-0877
Northbound Exit 470
Southbound Exit 471
Denton Factory Stores
TUE-SAT 10am-5pm
www.dentoncountyhistoricalmuseum.com
This
museum offers a look into Denton County's past. Exhibits
range from early 20th century quilts to historical
photographs to genuine artifacts depicting Denton's
changing history. The museum is also home to the Genealogy
and Family Research Center where archives hold thousands
of documents and photographs from early Denton County
History.
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Gowns of the First Ladies of Texas
Texas Woman's University
(940) 898-3644
TWU Administration Conference Tower
2nd Floor
M-F 8am-5pm
An exhibit of gowns worn by
the First Ladies of Texas. This collection, the only
one in existence, includes either the actual garments
of faithful copies of the gowns worn by the wives
of the governors of Texas and presidents of the Republic
of Texas. This exhibit was first created in 1940 and
has been updated with gowns worn by former first ladies
Mamie Eisenhower, Lady Bird Johnson and Barbara Bush
during their husbands' terms in the White House.
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Hangar 10 Flying Museum
Denton Municipal Airport
(940) 565-1945
1945 Matt Wright Ln.
M-SAT 8:30am-3pm
Hangar 10 is located at the
Denton Municipal Airport. The museum boasts four planes.
The Lockheed 10A plane, which has been owned by several
individuals, including child movie star Margaret O'Brien.
The Stagger Wing, built by Beech Aircraft, was used
mainly for VIP of admirals and dignitaries. The PT-22
was used by the Army Air Corps primarily as a trainer
for neophyte pilots. The last of the planes is the
small, sporty-looking Piper L-4, which was used during
World War II as a reconnaissance plane. The museum
is free and open to the public.
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UNT Sky Theatre Planetarium
UNT Campus
Environmental Education, Science & Technology (EESAT)
Bldg.
Hickory @ Ave. C
(940) 565-3599
Show Hours: SAT 2 pm & 8pm
www.unt.edu
Building features 110-seat planetarium and environmental
exhibit hall, outdoor learning area, and a natural
landscape emphasizing native North Texas plants. Call
for information on shows, exhibits, and tours.
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Performing Arts
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| Campus Theatre / Denton Community Theatre |
214 W. Hickory |
(940) 382-7014 |
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www.campustheatre.com
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| Margo Jones Performance Hall |
Texas Woman's University |
(940) 898-2500 |
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www.twu.edu
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| Murchison Performing Arts Center |
University of North Texas |
(940) 565-4647 |
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www.unt.edu
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| Redbud Theatre |
Texas Woman's University |
(940) 898-2020 |
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www.twu.edu
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| Studio and University Theatre |
University of North Texas |
(940) 565-2428 |
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www.unt.edu
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| University of North Texas Department of Theatre Arts |
University of North Texas |
(940) 565-2211 |
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www.unt.edu
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Historical Sites
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Historic Downtown Denton
Hickory, Locust,
Oak & Elm Streets
(940) 349-8529 |
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www.dentonmainstreet.org
Voted 1998 Texas Urban Main Street City of the Year
Winner of 1999 Great American Main Street City Award
Seat of Denton County featuring the beautiful Courthouse-on-the-Square with a museum on the first floor. Denton's Main Street Program has brought about the revitalization of the central business district. You'll find a vibrant, busy downtown which features antique stores, gift shops, fun restaurants and a lively mix of other retail businesses.
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Little Chapel-in-the-Woods
Texas Woman's University
Campus
(940) 898-3516
Built
in 1939, the Little
Chapel has been named one of Texas' 20 most outstanding
architectural achievements; it was designed by the
late O'Neil Ford. TWU art students designed the stained
glass windows which depict the theme "Women Ministering
to Human Needs". Open during school hours. Reservations
required for weddings and other functions.
www.twu.edu
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