Current Museum & Art Exhibits

Since opening in 2002, the Children’s Discovery Museum has worked continuously to be a community resource providing interactive educational opportunities and engaging family experiences for residents and visitors. We have been a leader of learning through play in the Golden Crescent (counties Victoria, Bee, Calhoun, Dewitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Refugio, and Wharton) region through our numerous immersive exhibits, special events, and educational programming. Come discover what CDM is all about!

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"Glimpses of the Past: Bessie Dean Parr"

OPENING SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

This exhibit contains over 200 images that were stored and forgotten in open wooden ammunition boxes in a barn for almost 100 years in Collierville, once a small town and now a suburb of Memphis. The photographer, Bessie Dean Parr was revolutionary in her use of photography, opening her studio to access by everyday citizens from the area regardless of class or race. The result is a remarkable collection of work that presents the small-town South from the early 1900‘s in a way that can’t be seen via a modern lens.

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"IMAGES OF SOUTH TEXAS" by linda lamantia

September 8, 2023

The Nave Museum will present an exhibition of works by Laredo-based Texas artist Linda LaMantia from September 8th through October 29th, 2023. The exhibit, titled “Images of South Texas”, will convey the love LaMantia has of capturing the beauty of her home state. Her paintings depict the “wonders and delights” of everyday life, using vibrant colors in combination with lights and darks to create bold, bright, lively pieces, often with “a bit of whimsy.” Having found inspiration from her desire to depict her nine grandchildren on canvas, she has amassed a collection of works capturing familial human subjects, native plants and animals, and coastal and rural South Texas landscape scenery that evokes a sense of nostalgia for the simple pleasures of life.

The Nave's hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday 12 Noon to 5pm. Saturday & Sunday 12 Noon to 4pm
There is never a cover charge but donations at the door are always welcomed.

Next Exhibit: Jayne Duryea November 17, 2023 through January 7, 2024

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Where Texas History Began

Discover the people, places, and events that make the Texas Coastal Bend unique. Check out the Education page for more information and resources to make your learning experience that much better, and the Group Tours tab for an introductory video to the virtual exhibit!

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community Art Center

Victoria Art League (VAL) mission is to provide a vital working organization for art education, creativity, art appreciation, and exhibition of visual arts.

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celebrar las raices de victoria (CELEBRATE VICTORIA'S ROOTS)

September 15 - October 15 2023

The Victoria Regional History Center invites you to explore Hispanic heritage in Victoria and the Crossroads. An exhibit featuring photographs and recreations of paintings is on display in the exhibit gallery on the 3rd floor of the UHV Library. Guests are encouraged to seek additional items, photographs, and archives from staff in the VRHC to learn more about the Hispanic heritage that helped build our town.

For accommodations or access, please contact Kevin Oliver, VRHC Research Assistant, at (361)570-4175 or OliverKB1@uhv.edu

Patrons may view the exhibit during operating hours of the UHV Library.

We are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the University Commons building at 3006 North Ben Wilson Street, Victoria, TX.

For more information about the exhibit or access, please contact Kevin Oliver at (361)570-4175 or OliverKB1@uhv.edu

This exhibit is curated by the VRHC and they are always looking to grow its photo collection; please reach out to staff if you would like to contribute photos. AskRegionalHistory@uhv.edu

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https://library.uhv.edu/hispanic-heritage-month-23

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https://www.facebook.com/uhvlibrary