Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture
Old Red Courthouse
A Romanesque Revival red sandstone courthouse built in 1892, now the Dallas County History Museum. Its exterior is a landmark of the West End.
Old Red Courthouse was originally the Dallas County Courthouse. It was completed in 1892 from red sandstone and granite, and its towers and gargoyle-style carvings in Romanesque Revival style make it very photogenic. It is now the Dallas County Historical Museum, with interactive exhibits that tell the city's story from its Native peoples, pioneers, cotton and oil to the modern metropolis. The museum also has a visitor center. Tickets cost about $10, and a visit takes about an hour. It stands across from Dealey Plaza and pairs well with other Kennedy-related sites.
Opening hours
10:00–16:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
- The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
- Dealey Plaza
- Reunion Tower
- Dallas World Aquarium
- Pioneer Plaza
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science
- Dallas Museum of Art