Museums in Denton

Experience history

Denton is a destination with a rich and storied history. The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum located within the iconic courthouse located in downtown Denton is a place of learning and discovery that provides educational opportunities and learning resources.
The Denton County Office of History and Culture also manages the Denton County Historical Park. Located on Mulberry Street and just a short walk from the Courthouse Museum, the park is home to the Bayless-Selby House Museum and the African American Museum.
As important as it is to preserve and learn about our history, we must keep an eye on the future. Explorium - Denton Children's Museum serves to inspire our next generation through fun with science, math, technology, and play!

Museums and Historical Sites

Bayless-Selby House Museum

The Bayless-Selby House Museum resides in the Denton County Historical Park, just south of downtown Denton. The walls of this Victorian style house museum tell the story of life in Denton at the turn-of-the-century. The story of Denton County prior to 1908 is told through the music room with the E....

Denton County African American Museum

Built in 1904, the simple frame house that holds the Denton County African American Museum was once part of an African American neighborhood known as Quakertown, a small community located close to the central business district of Denton. Quakertown, named in honor of the abolitionist Quakers who...

Denton County Courthouse-on-the Square Museum

Built in 1896, the Denton County Courthouse is one of Denton County’s most celebrated and iconic artifacts and is the centerpiece of the downtown square. The building was restored in 2004 using the original blueprints of architect W.C. Dodson. It is constructed of limestone from Denton, pink granite...

Explorium Children's Museum

Explorium Children’s Museum in Denton provides a fun and educational venue for families to learn and play together through activities focused on science, math, and technology. They believe that children should be able to explore their curiosities in a safe environment. Engaging the community,...

Denton Firefighters' Museum

The Denton Firefighters’ Museum takes visitors on a journey to honor brave firefighters both past and present. The museum hosts a collection of fascinating memorabilia from the 1800s to modern day, allowing visitors to step back in time and experience the evolution of firefighting over the last 150...