The best arts & culture spots in Temple

11 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Temple Museum Of Modern Warfare is building a National HMMWV Museum and already has Desert Storm and Iraq-era Humvees on site... yes, you…

1163 Berger Rd

Temple Museum Of Modern Warfare is building a National HMMWV Museum and already has Desert Storm and Iraq-era Humvees on site... yes, you can ride in one. Make it a quick hit this week if you prefer your history loud and rolling.

From the Temple newsletter, August 3, 2026

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The 1959 ranch-style home of composite company founder, with innovative laminate interior design.

1714 S 61st St

The 1959 ranch-style home of composite company founder, with innovative laminate interior design.

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Bell County Museum

Arts & Culture

Regional heritage, including ancient projectiles & 18th-century attire, is the focus at this museum.

201 N Main St (Belton)

Regional heritage, including ancient projectiles & 18th-century attire, is the focus at this museum.

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Charming, mosaic-tiled museum showcasing the heritage & culture of the Texan-Czech experience.

119 W French Ave

Charming, mosaic-tiled museum showcasing the heritage & culture of the Texan-Czech experience.

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Local railroad artifacts & exhibits, equipment on the museum grounds & views of an active rail yard.

315 W Avenue B

Local railroad artifacts & exhibits, equipment on the museum grounds & views of an active rail yard.

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Thinkery

Arts & Culture

Interactive kids' museum with science exhibits, art, indoor & outdoor play spaces & story time.

1830 Simond Ave (Austin)

Interactive kids' museum with science exhibits, art, indoor & outdoor play spaces & story time.

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Museum filled with perspective-changing rooms, optical illusions, and mind-boggling installations.

11010 Domain Dr #100 (Austin)

Museum filled with perspective-changing rooms, optical illusions, and mind-boggling installations.

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Clean, kid-friendly space with interactive activities, including a ball course.

11 N 4th St

Clean, kid-friendly space with interactive activities, including a ball course.

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Museum at Camp Mabry with a large collection of military vehicles, plus exhibits on Texas conflicts.

3038 W 35th St (Austin)

Museum at Camp Mabry with a large collection of military vehicles, plus exhibits on Texas conflicts.

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Stage for musical & dramatic productions, including children's theater, plus a lobby art gallery.

3401 S W S Young Dr (Killeen)

Stage for musical & dramatic productions, including children's theater, plus a lobby art gallery.

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Fuzz Lab Craft Store

Arts & Culture

Custom-design rugs and decor on your own at this workshop where you can also create whipped-cream clay designs.

6406 N Interstate Hwy 35 STE 1801 (Austin)

Custom-design rugs and decor on your own at this workshop where you can also create whipped-cream clay designs.

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