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Bell County Museum The Bell County Museum engages and educates through exhibits, programs, and community outreach.
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ART SPOTLIGHT The MirrorMarie CroninOil on canvasCollection of the Bell County MuseumGift of Kathleen CroninWhat is your...
10/21/2026

ART SPOTLIGHT

The Mirror
Marie Cronin
Oil on canvas
Collection of the Bell County Museum
Gift of Kathleen Cronin

What is your first reaction to this artwork? How would you describe the mood? What story is being told?

Visit our current exhibit, The Uncovered Canvas, to learn more! The exhibit will be on display through early January 2027.

Join us at the museum for Weird Science tomorrow, October 17, from 11am-1pm. Explore genetics and DNA through fun activ...
10/16/2026

Join us at the museum for Weird Science tomorrow, October 17, from 11am-1pm. Explore genetics and DNA through fun activities and experiments with a Halloween twist! The event is completely FREE for all ages.

**pictures from past events**

Don’t miss the Temple Community Treasures Visual Arts Exhibit at the Bell County Museum! The exhibit features images of ...
10/13/2026

Don’t miss the Temple Community Treasures Visual Arts Exhibit at the Bell County Museum! The exhibit features images of Temple’s historic buildings, places, and spaces. It will be on display through Saturday, November 14.

ART SPOTLIGHT War Chief, 2000Troy KelleyCast BronzeLoaned by Vickie & Troy Kelley Visit our current exhibit, The Uncover...
10/07/2026

ART SPOTLIGHT

War Chief, 2000
Troy Kelley
Cast Bronze
Loaned by Vickie & Troy Kelley

Visit our current exhibit, The Uncovered Canvas, to learn more! The exhibit will be on display through early January 2027.

Thanks to our Friends of the Bell County Museum for attending a reception for the “Uncovered Canvas” exhibition. Michael...
09/25/2026

Thanks to our Friends of the Bell County Museum for attending a reception for the “Uncovered Canvas” exhibition. Michael Donahue, Temple College art professor, gave a wonderful gallery talk. Come see the Exhibit! 

Our new temporary exhibit, The Uncovered Canvas: Selected Works from the Bell County Museum’s Art Collection, is now ope...
09/25/2026

Our new temporary exhibit, The Uncovered Canvas: Selected Works from the Bell County Museum’s Art Collection, is now open! The exhibit features two dozen pieces from the museum’s fine art collection, including several newly acquired paintings by Marie Cronin and Michael Donahue. The exhibit also includes the bronze sculpture, War Chief by Salado artist Troy Kelley. The exhibit will be on display through early January 2027.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Honoring our Heroes on Saturday! Nine beautiful Quilts of Valor were presented t...
09/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Honoring our Heroes on Saturday! Nine beautiful Quilts of Valor were presented to local veterans.

Thank you to Laura Winckel and Quilters with a Heart for partnering with the Bell County Museum for the recent Quilts of Valor exhibit and this special ceremony!

Thanks to Belton City Manager Sam Listi for visiting the museum and checking out our newest permanent exhibit, “Up the C...
09/18/2026

Thanks to Belton City Manager Sam Listi for visiting the museum and checking out our newest permanent exhibit, “Up the Chisholm Trail!”, with Executive Director Coleman Hampton.

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201 N Main Street
Belton, TX
76513

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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(254) 933-5243

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