Hours and Admission

Picture of tower in glass case

Hours

Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Admission

Adults (12 years and older): $5.00

Seniors and Military: $4.00

Children (5-12 years old): $2.50

Free Admission for Children 5 years & under and Tarleton State University Students, Staff, and Faculty. 

Contact the W.K. Gordon Museum

65258 I-20 Mingus, TX 76463

254-968-1886

[email protected]

Directions and Parking

Parking: The W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center has a parking lot on the museum grounds inside our gates. Bus and RV parking is available and we are disabled accessible.

From Dallas/Fort Worth: We are about an hour west of Fort Worth. Exit 367 (Thurber/Mingus) on Interstate 20. Turn left under the underpass and take another left onto the service road. The center will be on your right.

From Abilene: We are about an hour east of Abilene. Exit 367 (Thurber/Mingus) on Interstate 20. Continue on the service road. The center will be on your right.

From Stephenville: We are about half an hour north. Travel on 108 North. Turn left at the first stop sign and travel 3 miles on Interstate 20 service road. The center will be on your left.

Nearby Restaurants

New York Hill Restaurant
Sits atop historic New York Hill overlooking the town site of Thurber with sweeping views of Palo Pinto and Erath counties. Home-cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner, open daily.

The Smokestack Restaurant
Located directly across I-20 from the Gordon Center. It is located next to the original Thurber brick smokestack and inside the last remaining Thurber-brick building in downtown Thurber. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

BJ’s Restaurant
Located north of Thurber, about 2 miles north of I-20 on Hwy 108 in Mingus. Family restaurant known for its pizza and subs. Also has a bar, pool tables, and arcade games. Open after 4pm, Tuesday – Sunday.

Mary’s Cafe
Located a little west of Thurber and north a few miles on Hwy 16 in Strawn. Famous for chicken fried steaks.

Mel’s Diner

Located in Mingus, TX. Homestyle restaurant boasting a diverse menu ranging from seafood dishes to chicken fired steak platters.

Beneventi’s Italian Restaurant

Located in Mingus, TX. Wonderful assortment of Italian dishes.

Nearby Hotels, Inns, and RV Parks

Longhorn Inn Motel
105 W Interstate 20, Gordon, TX 76453

Cactus Rose RV Park
115 Interstate 20, Mingus, TX 76463

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
1460 East Main Street, Eastland, TX 76448

Oak Creek RV Park
7652 Interstate 20, Weatherford, TX 76088

Candlewood Suites
215 Alford Drive, Weatherford, TX 76087

Facility Rentals

Planning a company retreat, family reunion, workshop or party? Please consider the W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center Facility for your upcoming event!

We have the following spaces available:

  • Temporary Exhibits Gallery
  • Main Exhibit Gallery
  • Outside areas including the parking lot

Tables of various sizes and chairs are also available. Rental fees vary depending on the space and the time. For more information, please contact Mary Adams at 254-968-1886 or e-mail [email protected].