Armstrong County Museum, Inc

09/28/2026

Come and be a part of the Armstrong County Museum’s Annual Meeting & Membership Drive on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Plus, enjoy a FREE burger on us in the outdoor area across the street from the museum!

Bring a friend and a lawn chair or cooler if you wish. Tables will be available, too. We’d love to see you there!

Help preserve Armstrong County’s history for future generations! The Armstrong County Museum depends on people who believe our stories, photographs, and artifacts should be passed on to the next generation.

An annual membership starts at $35, with additional giving levels available. Your support helps care for the collections, offer educational programs, and welcome visitors to explore our county’s heritage.

09/09/2026

Something big is coming behind the scenes at the Armstrong County Museum! 🚪✨ We’re opening a brand-new wing, but we want to know what you think should go inside. Could it be a ancient Egyptian exhibit complete with a mystery mummy, priceless masterpieces on loan from the Louvre by Da Vinci, or something completely unexpected? Drop your wild guesses in the comments below! 👇🖼️📜

07/18/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to see our "Off the Rails" fundraiser featured beautifully in the July issue of *Accent West* magazine! A huge thank you goes out to all of our incredible sponsors, the wonderful folks who attended, our fantastic musical guests, and the delicious food vendors who made the evening so special. We truly couldn't have pulled it off without our dedicated volunteers who handled everything from setup and working the event to the final cleanup. Thank you all for supporting the Armstrong County Museum, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

07/08/2026

Exciting things are happening at the Armstrong County Museum, starting with a gorgeous glow-up for our historic Gem Theater! While you're here, don't miss the brand-new Art Gallery exhibit celebrating the rich history and beautiful memories of the Miss Armstrong County contest. It all comes together perfectly as part of the upcoming Claude, Texas Caprock Roundup festivities. Join us right here in the newly refreshed Gem Theater on July 11, 2026, at 2 PM to watch this year's incredible pageant contestants take the stage!
* 📸 **Come take a look inside the historic theater and see the new gallery exhibit:**

07/01/2026

The Armstrong County Museum will be closed Saturday July 4th, 2026 for Independence Day. Have a safe and happy 4th of July.

06/26/2026

🎬 FROM CLAUDE TO HOLLYWOOD: CELEBRATING OUR "HUD" HISTORY! 🎬
Did you know that the 1963 Hollywood classic Hud, starring Paul Newman, was filmed right here in Claude, Texas, using landmarks like the historic Charles Goodnight Ranch and the Gem Theater? During production in 1962, our town was temporarily transformed into the fictional "Vernal, Texas," creating an unforgettable chapter in local history. We are incredibly grateful to former resident Joe Watson, who recently donated a rare "Vernal News" special edition newspaper kept by his family since the filming. Drop a comment below to share your own family memories of when Hollywood came to town!

06/20/2026

🤠 **Welcome home, Lettie!** 🤠
We were thrilled to welcome Claude native Lettie Harrell (all the way from Bellaire, Texas!) back to the Armstrong County Museum today. She is visiting the area with her husband and friends to see the iconic *TEXAS* Outdoor Musical and spend time at the family ranch. Lettie stopped in to explore our exhibits and connect with her deep family roots in Armstrong County. Thank you for stopping by, Lettie, and enjoy your time back home!

06/12/2026

Beat the heat this summer by stepping into the completely free, air-conditioned Armstrong County Museum, open 12-4pm, Tues. through Saturday! Come explore our history and check out our brand-new sewing machine exhibit, which is officially open and ready for viewing. Don't forget to stop by the Texas Gift Shop on your way out to pick up the perfect souvenirs and unique local gifts. Bruno, our beloved museum mascot, can't wait to see you there!

05/31/2026

05/25/2026

🎶 THIS SATURDAY is OFF THE RAILS "LIVE MUSIC" 🎶

The countdown is almost here for the OFF THE RAILS LIVE MUSIC FUNDRAISER benefiting the Armstrong County Museum!

Make plans NOW for a great night of:
🎵 LIVE TEXAS MUSIC
🌮 GREAT FOOD
⭐ SMALL-TOWN FUN UNDER THE STARS

🎤 Hayden Labrier & The Lucky Strike
🎤 Jarrod Sterrett and The Hired Guns

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
📍 Armstrong County Museum Outdoor Area – Claude, TX

⏰ Gates Open: 6:00 PM
🎶 Music: 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Bring your lawn chair, your favorite BYOB drinks, and your friends & family of all ages for a relaxing night on the museum lawn.

🎟 Tickets: $30 Online NOW
$40 At the Gate Saturday

👉 Get advance tickets before prices go up:
https://www.armstrongcountymuseum.net

Don’t wait until the last minute — make your plans today and come enjoy one of Claude’s favorite nights of the year!