July 5, 2007
Old Red Clock Tower Nears Completion
The final, and perhaps most prominent, piece of the restoration of Dallas County's Old Red Courthouse was completed Thursday June 28 when the lantern - the topmost portion of the building's cupola - was hoisted into place by crane. The 36 foot tall structure brings Old Red's height from sidewalk to the top of the finial to 209 feet.
June 1, 2007
Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture
Now Open!
Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture opened to the public on May 15, 2007 in a day-long public celebration. More than 500 guests were on hand for a noon ribbon cutting ceremony after which the Museum opened to the public free until 6:00 p.m. More than 1300 visitors toured the Museum on its inaugural day.
Festivities included entertainment by local schools and cultural groups, costumed interpreters, the reading of a proclamation from the governor, and a formal ribbon cutting by Dallas County Commissioners and Old Red Foundation Chairman David Biegler.
General Programs
A museum is an educational institution. In the case of Old Red Museum, the educational program will start with the building itself as one of Dallas County's most prominent and visible landmarks.
Group Tours
The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture features various areas of interest and aspects of Dallas County history from sports and music to medicine and business. The four theaters, 600 artifacts, 1000 photos, and 50 interactive touch screens provide a wonderful museum experience for all visitors.
Groups of visitors are encouraged to visit the Museum. The Museum can accommodate groups up to 200 people. We do request a reservation for groups over 20 people.
For more information, please contact us at: tours@oldred.org
Legacies
Old Red Museum web is proud to host Legacies - A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas.
Legacies publishes articles relating to all facets of the history of its geographic region, including (but not limited to) architectural, cultural, economic, political, and social history.
Visit the Museum
Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Saturday
- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Sunday
- 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Contact Us
- For general museum information click here.
- Directions & Parking
- Click here.
Admission:
- General Admission
- $8 per person
- Senior Citizens (over 65)
- $6 per person
- Children (under 16)
- $5 per child
- Groups of 20 or more
- $5 per person
Please schedule in advance for discounted rate by clicking here.
Rental Information
The doors to Old Red are once again open to offer this one of a kind location as the perfect setting for your wedding, reception, meeting or social gathering.
Centrally located and easily accessible, Old Red is adjacent to Dealey Plaza, and The West End Historic District, and just a short walk to the Dallas Convention Center and nearby hotels, making it the ideal site for any social gathering.