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Tyler Attractions

Tyler (pop. 83,500) is an oil and agriculture based town. It is also known for it's roses and the Texas Rose Festival held annually in October. The town is home to Texas College, University of Texas at Tyler, and Tyler Junior College.
Caldwell Zoo
The zoo features animals from North and South America, and East Africa. There is also a children's petting corral and picnic areas.
Hours
April 1 to September 5
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
September 6 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 9.50
Senior over 55$ 8.25
Child 12 & under$ 6.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Discovery Science Place
The center offers hands on exhibits for children which illustrate science concepts.
Hours
March 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:0013:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
September 1 to February 28
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:009:009:009:009:0013:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always opened on:
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Admission Cost$ 6.00
Senior$ 5.00
Military discount$ 5.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Goodman Museum
Housed in an 1859 home, the museum features early dental and medical tools and medicines, and antique furniture.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Harrold's Model Train Museum
The museum displays more than 1,700 pieces of model trains set in various scenery.
Van - Van Area Oil and Historical Museum, Texas
(Near Tyler)
The museum displays an oil derrick on its grounds and features other oil related items.
Whitaker-McClendon House
The house, with a strong Eastlake and Italianate influence, was built in 1880 and modified in 1910. The interior contains furnishings from the 1860's.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosed10:0010:00Closed
Close 16:0016:00
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