Irving Archives and Museum

Irving Archives and Museum 🌟The place to learn about Irving’s story of development and imagine how we can shape the future.💫
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ATTENTION: The Rock Island entrance to our building is closed for building maintenance on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Please...
05/30/2026

ATTENTION: The Rock Island entrance to our building is closed for building maintenance on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Please use the Irving Blvd. side entrance only. The museum is open 10 AM - 4 PM, so come and see us!

05/25/2026

“Behind every title is a life.”

In honor of Memorial Day, former Smithsonian Leadership for Change intern German visits Veterans Memorial Park to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans.

During his internship at IAM last summer, German created this video to commemorate and to remind us of the importance of remembrance and gratitude.

Otis took on Philadelphia! ✈️📸✨From exploring Chinatown and Old City to visiting the Liberty Bell, the Ben Franklin Muse...
05/24/2026

Otis took on Philadelphia! ✈️📸✨

From exploring Chinatown and Old City to visiting the Liberty Bell, the Ben Franklin Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary, and the Mütter Museum, our favorite travel buddy had an unforgettable time at MSA Forward this week. 🏙️

TOMORROW, 5/16, join us for FREE crafts, culture, and coffee (+BBQ) at our Bear Creek History in Bloom at 3925 Jackson S...
05/15/2026

TOMORROW, 5/16, join us for FREE crafts, culture, and coffee (+BBQ) at our Bear Creek History in Bloom at 3925 Jackson St, from 1-4PM.

This FREE, family-friendly event includes food, coffee from Irving-based Hudson Grounds Coffee Co, and tours of the Bear Creek Masonic Lodge, the Green House, and the J.O. Davis House.

All three sites offer a way to connect with the ongoing story of Bear Creek and the people who helped shape Irving’s cultural landscape.

Learn more about this cultural site at bearcreekheritagecenter.com ❤️

Closing soon! Don’t miss your chance to experience Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces and ...
05/13/2026

Closing soon! Don’t miss your chance to experience Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces and Service Beyond Duty: Native Americans in the Armed Forces before they close on May 31, 2026.

Together, these exhibitions honor the history, service, and sacrifices of Native American veterans through powerful stories, artifacts, photographs, and interactive experiences spanning more than 250 years of military history.

Visit IAM this month to explore these moving exhibitions before they leave. ✨

Closing soon! Don’t miss your chance to see American Quilts: Craft and Community before the exhibition closes at the end...
05/12/2026

Closing soon! Don’t miss your chance to see American Quilts: Craft and Community before the exhibition closes at the end of May! 🧵✨

Featuring five quilts created by members of the Irving Quilt Guild, this exhibition highlights American symbols, traditions, and the spirit of community in commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Come experience these beautiful locally crafted works while they’re still on view at IAM!

05/07/2026

We’re beyond proud to share that American Alliance of Museums has honored the Irving Archives and Museum and Badge Of Pride with the prestigious Museum Impact Award for Badge of Pride: From Silence…to Celebration! 🎉🏳️‍🌈

As one of the highest recognitions in the museum field, this award celebrates the power of bold storytelling, community collaboration, and inclusive history.

Thank you to our incredible staff, partners, supporters, and community members who helped bring this groundbreaking exhibition to life. Together, we showed that LGBTQ+ history is American history and that museums can spark connection, understanding, and pride for all. 💙

Community ✔️ Culture ✔️ Coffee (& BBQ) ✔️ at Bear Creek History in Bloom happening on Saturday, May 16th, in one of Dall...
05/05/2026

Community ✔️ Culture ✔️ Coffee (& BBQ) ✔️ at Bear Creek History in Bloom happening on Saturday, May 16th, in one of Dallas County's oldest African American communities.

This FREE, family-friendly event includes BBQ, craft activities, coffee from Irving-based Hudson Grounds Coffee Co, and tours of the Bear Creek Masonic Lodge, the Green House, and the J.O. Davis House.

All three sites offer a way to connect with the ongoing story of Bear Creek and the people who helped shape Irving’s cultural landscape.

Learn more at bearcreekheritagecenter.com ❤️

We're OVER THE MOON to welcome Dr. Margaret A. Weitekamp of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution T...
04/13/2026

We're OVER THE MOON to welcome Dr. Margaret A. Weitekamp of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution TOMORROW, April 14 at the Irving Arts Center. 🚀

We invite you to join Dr. Weitekamp for an out of this world lecture about how artifacts, memorabilia, and memories preserve the human story behind space exploration. Don’t miss it: IrvingAmerica250.com.

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801 W. Irving Boulevard
Irving, TX
75060

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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(972) 721-3700

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