National Scouting Museum
| Address: | 1329 W Walnut Hill Ln, Irving, TX 75038, USA |
| Phone: | +1 800-303-3047 |
| Site: | nationalscoutingmuseum.org |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | 10AM–5PM Closed Closed 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 1–5PM |
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D Largent
This is one of north central Texas best kept secrets. The Boy Scouts of America national headquarters is across the street from this museum. If you have an interest in Boy Scouts, Norman Rockwell, or just 20th century US history, you need to check this place out. They have a gallery with the original paintings Rockwell did for Boys Life magazine covers. Furthermore, your likely to learn something you didnt know about Scouting and its influence within 20th century US history.
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Brenda Dannelly
Fun place for scouts and families to visit. Best parts are the interactive exhibits, even adults have fun participating. For my older scout, the Order of the Arrow exhibit is the most interesting. The Norman Rockwell art exhibit is phenomenal. Big disappointment with the closing of the gift shop. Museum does need to update the famous persons section to include more current individuals. Michael Jordan and Jeff Sessions were the two persons my scout recognized.
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Diallo Bey
As an Eagle Scout I was excited to visit here. I came on a day when I literally had the museum to myself. I had a great time looking through the exhibits and learning more about Scouting than I had previous to my visit. I literally spent an afternoon here enjoying the exhibits and reminiscing my of years of Scouting. This is a great place for anyone interested in Scouting to visit.
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Greg Lynas
Came here with my cub scout, but my wife and older son have come here for years to take classes and earn merit badges. This a great and little used resource for National Boy Scouts of America. There are videos and historic artifacts from BSA including interactive exhibits for scouts of all ages. Theres always room for building a little fun in scouting every day!
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Brandi George
We went with a group of preschoolers on a free Monday. The kids all had a blast racing cars and climbing through the spelunking tunnel. Friendly plan to return to play again and to see the Norman Rockwell collection. Bring change for the penny stamp machine and to play more rounds with the shot guns.
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Bonnie Kubacka
Wonderful collection of memorabilia and information! The gallery is lovely. Facility is well maintained with knowledgeable, friendly staff available to answer questions. Its a great size (not huge and overwhelming) so its easy to walk through and enjoy. Something for everyone!
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Deanna Bickford
Excellent place to bring the kids!! Lots of hands on activities!! Make sure you ask about earning the Scouting heritage merit badge for scouters. Theres a lot of interesting information and fun things. Currently they have the full Norman Rockwell scouting exhibit its phenomenal
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Carolyn Watson
The Boy Scout museum was very nice. Lots of information. The film was interesting. Displays were nice. A great place to view Norman Rockwell paintings. The guide told us a lot of facts. However they are moving to Philmont NM. So you will have to see it there.
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Melissa Mijares
Took my boys there on a Monday, there was free admission which was great & there were very few people there so we spent lots of time doing activities. Its too bad they will be closing in May (theyre moving to Philmont, NM 2017), so go while you can!
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Don Stevenson
Nice history of Scouting in America. Unfortunately, will be closing September 3rd of 2017. Most of the collection will be on display at the Philmont Scout Ranch after the museum is closed.
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Joe Stone
A fantastic experience for Scouts and Scouters. The Norman Rockwell exhibit is impressive and the staff was great. Their guide through the Rockwell exhibit made the experience much better.
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sheryl shannon
They have already moved out several famous scout pictures and closed down the scout shop n several exhibits before they close in September. We should have come sooner.
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Николай Тимофеевич Станошек
Great staff, awesome hands on displays, very educational, and free after 2pm. Be sure to stop by the amazing Scout Shop when you are done too. The deals are amazing!
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Lisa Earl
If you love scouting or are interested in learning it is a great place to visit, my kids loved the bike races, the pinewood derby cars, and the shooting range.
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Katelin Hyland
This place is the best!!! Sunday and Mondays are free admission. Go while you can because theyre closing this coming up summer in 2017 hate to see them leave.
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Karl Shelton
Having been a Scout, a volunteer patent, and a professional, I enjoyed so much of this museum. Then I went with a 5 year old and WOW it was even better.
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Tammy McMurphy
Wonderful place to go if you have ever been or known a scout or if you want to know something about scouting. The Rockwell painting are adorable.
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Corey
Had a few hours before my flight so decided to check out this museum. A lot of fun exhibits. Loved learning about the history of scouting.
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Neil *
Excellent exhibits on history of scouting. Large collection of Norman Rockwell paintings. Scout store in lobby.
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Brian Chawaga
Great free museum. Fun activities for the kids and interesting exhibits. Visit before it moves in September.
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Brad Cooper
Very fun. Beyond my expectations. Great for cub scouts, boy scouts, and adults. Outstanding experience.
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Chris Hackbardt
Pretty amazing museum. Lots of exhibits and activities. The Norman Rockwell paintings are a must see.
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Greg Dyer
Great place to learn about the history of the Boy Scouts. There is a great Norman Rockwell exhibit
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Zach Shulkin
Your kids will enjoy it more than you, but if you were or are a scout, youll still enjoy it.
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Mac Edwards
Moving soon, but lots of fun activities for the kids. Norman Rockwell gallery was great.
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Tara Cartwright
So glad we got to go before they move. Lots of interesting items and fun for the kids.
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Rodney Stoverink
If you are a scout, were a scout, or ever heard of scouts, this is worth a visit.
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Todd A. Johnston
Legend and soon traveling to cimmmaron as the museums new home at Philmont.
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Jeff Flannery
We got to visit it before it moved to Philmont. Fun and interesting displays.
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Jon Purnell
At the time I visited there was a store and a museum. Moving to New Mexico
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Kendrick Perry
Great place. I hate to hear that they are closing it in a few months.
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Dave Miller
Very interesting place to visit but they are moving to Arizona soon.
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Debra Reddy
Our Boy Scout Troop traveled from Kansas and had a great time here!
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Kimberly Poarch
Very lucky to have this museum located locally. Free on Sundays!
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David Elmquist
Great experience, free admission until it moves to Philmont.
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brandon Chenault
An amazing place for cubs and scouts. So many great exhibits!
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Christopher Gilmore
Awesome friendly staff. Very unique, and very well maintained
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Kelly Beamsley
Great place to spend the afternoon learning about the BSA.
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Allen Murphy
Great displays, highly interactive, especially for youth.
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ashley kinney
Amazing history and an all day fun filled family trip.
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David Inglehart
This place is terrific for scouts and their families
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honey shravan
Awesome ...its very near but did late to visit this..
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Carlos Duke
NIce area .. good for kid .... free on Sundays :)
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Ray Webb
Great museum for kids. Sad to see it move away.
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Yu-Fai R Lo
Good place to learn all about Scouting history.
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Michael Mathis
Great staff and an absolutely amazing place.
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candice smiley
Very friendly and knowledgeable volunteers
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Laurie Pessetto
Nice exhibits fun shooting game for 25¢.
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Micah Swedberg
Very good. Moving to philmont soon.
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Amanda Poirier
Extremely helpful and polite staff.
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harika crazy
Nice entertainment and interactive
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Sharon Key
Amazing collection of art work!
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James McKeown
Awesome place, sad to see it go
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Alvin New
Nice little price of history
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Ryan Romine
To bad the museum is moving.
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Sandy Sahagian
If you are a scout, go!!!!
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Paul Smith
Great place to visit!
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Benjamin Altose
Everything was great
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Daniel Trier
Exceptional service.
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Estelle Hunt
Wonderful displays
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Bryan Harpster
Love this place!
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William McMillian
Historical place
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Minato Namikaze
ITs ok I guess
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Umeka Wade
Moving soon
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sonya newsome
Love it
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