Hood County Jail Museum — Attraction in Granbury

This museum itself was great. The front desk staff were incredibly rude. We came as a group with two children and one of them was a little frustrated when we first entered. We paid our bail and wrote our names down excitedly. While his aunt was trying to tell him that he needed to calm down or he would not join the museum tour, the front desk staff was starting the beginning of the tour without any warning. Instead of waiting for the aunt to finish getting the child in order, the older lady turned her face into a very rude snear and actually yelled at the aunt “can you tell her to shut up!” I have never experienced such a rude worker at any museum I’ve been to. She tried to make it throughout the tour by making jokes and being kind to the child when he apologized but overall it ruined the mood as well as the experience. If the staff is unable to handle children being a little fussy then they should have it be an adults only museum vs yelling at...

The Hood County Jail and Historical Museum was such a great find! It was surprisingly dog friendly, although we held our little terriers most of the tour. The docents there are very knowledgeable and passionate about the Jail history and the history of Hood County. Upstairs has the jail holding areas, and downstairs has the old sheriff's quarters. There is also a few rooms that are dedicated more to Hood County history and have a museum feel to it. Our docent was super friendly and also took us over to see the historical cabin a few doors down. Highly recommended for any...

Being new to the area we decided to do some sightseeing. First on our list the Old Jail Museum. This site is a definite must see for anyone interested in history. The staff are a font of information. The artifacts on display truly takes one back on time. This is a 2 story building, I am afraid of heights but I dared the trek up the flight of stairs and clad of it, for we were given a most interesting glimpse into a begone era. Stop by and have a look see, if you have an open mind you won't be...