Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum — Attraction in Waco

I am leaving an Average review instead of a better one. I'll list the reason below.

First, this is a well done and fabulous museum. There are wonderful exhibits, detailed sculptures (which is a passion of mine), all sorts of educational sections... I was very impressed. It takes a person through time from the beginning to today. I recommend about two hours. If you are interested in weaponry, personal diaries and stories, and artifacts, you'll love it. There are also wonderful photos.

It could have been a gem.

But... It's the year 2022. Accessibility is the norm and standard. They do not consider hearing accessibility to be important. I am profoundly hard of hearing and I lipread. I did not bring an interpreter because I do not sign.

Their educational film, which sounds exceptional, has no closed captioning. It is an older film from the history channel, they explained. 15 years old. I completely understand that. What they are saying is true about that era not being as accessible.

They said they have been working with a company for 4 years to apply captions. I don't really believe that, but no matter.....

It would take ONE business day to transcribe the film, laminate it, punch holes, and place it into a folder. I suggested this and I hope they do it.

One of their employees said they do not have captions turned to the computer and would not stop typing or look at me or speak to me. I asked if he was very busy. He said "No, not really." So I was being polite in asking about transcripts and who I could talk to... (I was certain they had them! They are a renown and fabulous place, right?) and I thought a manager would have that information... he wouldn't treat me as human enough to look at me. I was trying to read his lips sideways.

I talked to someone on FB messenger and a lady I found there named Jude. Jude was so nice. I don't know who the FB messenger person was, but they were nice as well. They both treated me as human. I appreciated that.

There is no reason they cannot have that film transcribed and laminated by Monday afternoon (today is Friday).

I was not angry or rude. I was polite and sad and I expected a lot more from them, with all the praise I had heard. I thought they would be modern and up to par for accessibility for all (they had a wheelchair). They showed no desire to get this accessible for deaf people (or the elderly who have hearing loss also).

TX Ranger Museum: I hope if anyone is reading this, you can say you spoke to me and will proceed with a transcript. I would have been over the moon if you had one. You would have been heroes in my eyes. Instead, you made me feel segregated, separated, turned away, insignificant.... even with the people who treated me as a human, because it took me saying I wanted to be treated as a human in order to be treated like one.

Be a fabulous gem and a group of heroes... have it transcribed by Monday....

Interesting, educational, but yet very confusing!

$$ a bit on the Expensive side - $19 for 2 adults and 1 Child 11 years old. Only $1 off for my husband military discount!

Exhibit - You will receive a map with all the different sections indicating the main topic in each section. However, I did not find a logical flow to the museum. I found it very disorganized. They need to update for a more friendly, interactive museum. The displays are full, it is overwhelming.

The movie - The 45 minutes movie is located at the end of the museum. It is very educative, gives you a lot of information about the history of the Texas Ranger. However, I wish I would have done it first to understand each exhibit better! I noticed a lot of people were dozing off during the movie. They need to update their presentation, it's kind of boring! (not the content but the presentation). A mandatory presentation of about 25 to 30 minutes prior to exploring the museum would be so helpful to understand the exhibit better. Setting up two rooms in order to be able to offer a presentation of 30 minutes every 15 minutes.

Kid-Friendly - They offer a Scavenger hunt which kept my 11 years old son interested and engaged. That was awesome!

Plan about 2 to 3 hours to Enjoy the full Museum including the movie.

The Gift Shop - Disappointed by the supplies and the prices. We always buy a souvenir everywhere we go. I could not find anything that I felt like I have to have it!

Overall, we loved the content of the museum as it was very educational. However, they have some TLC to organize it and make it more...

A must stop, must see museum! The museum is divided into six galleries featuring different time periods or topics and the Hall of Fame. The Pop Culture Museum This gallery showcases the Texas Rangers in Popular culture through radio, film and more. Exhibits: Over the Airwaves: The Lone Ranger on Radio Clayton Moore: A Legend Unmasked The Dolores Taylor Lone Ranger Collection Walker, Texas Ranger Henry Taub Hall: Named for Henry J.N. Taub, Houston businessman and philanthropist.

Taub was a longtime friend of the Rangers especially Company A in Houston. Taub donated the funds to build the gallery in 1979 in honor of his longtime friend Ranger Captain James “Pete” Roger.

Named in honor of Joe T. Brownfield son of Joe A. Brownfield who was a Waco general contractor and avid philanthropist.

Modern Texas Rangers: 1935 - Present Exhibits: Formation of the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers & the Texas DPS Louis G. Phares Allied Agencies Modern Texas Rangers Glenn Elliott

Named in honor of Ida Morris a Waco philanthropist.

The First Century: 1835 - 1935 Exhibits: Texas Rangers & the Texas Revolution The Frontier Battalion: 1874 - 1900 Texas Rangers on the Border: 1901 - 1919 Texas Rangers & World War I Texas Rangers During Prohibition: 1920 - 1935 Former Rangers Bring Down Bonnie & Clyde Texas Rangers &...