Historic Pittsburg
Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum
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Depot Museum and Farmstead Museum
The Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Center and Museum is a museum in Pittsburg, Texas. It consists of two separate facilities, the Depot Museum and the Farmstead Museum. The Depot Museum is located in a former Cotton Belt railroad depot that was built in 1901. The Depot Museum offers visitors the experience of discovering what tools, technologies, and inventions were made and utilized were made and utilized in the 1800's and early 1900's. It also features an old fire truck, artwork from local artists, the Ezekiel Airship and an original Carrol Shelby car. At the Farmstead, visitors will experience the oldest home in our county that was moved to the site and reconstructed with the original foundation material. We have something for everyone!
Place Information
Museum Hours
Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
Admission Prices Two Museums One Price
Adults $10.00, Seniors/Military $9.00, Grade School (6-12) $5.00, High School (13-17) $7.00, Under 6 Free, PISD Students Free
Telephone
903-946-3243
Email
museum@pittsburgtexasmuseum.org
Office Hours
Thursday 10am-4pm Friday 10am-4pm
Directions
From US 271 take Jefferson St./Hwy 557 to the west into downtown Pittsburg. Turn south at the intersection of Rusk Street/ Loop 238, then take an immediate right (west) onto W. Marshall Street. The Depot is two blocks west on the left (south), next to the railroad tracks. From State Hwy 11 (which is Quitman Street to the west of Loop 238 and Jefferson Street to the east of Loop 238) turn south at the intersection of Hwy 11 and Loop 238 and then take an immediate right (west) onto W. Marshall Street. The Depot is two blocks west on the left (south), next to the railroad tracks.
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