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Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum

Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum is a museum in Denton, TX, part of the Dallas–Fort Worth guide. Cost: free.

110 W Hickory Street · Denton, TX

Why you should go…

The Denton County Office of History & Culture runs the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum at 110 W Hickory Street, inside the county's historic courthouse in downtown Denton. You can see exhibits on Denton County history, and admission is free. The office also runs the Denton County Historical Park with the Bayless-Selby House and Taylor Log Cabin. Museum hours listed by the Texas Historical Commission are Monday to Friday 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday 11am to 3pm.

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