The Longhorn Museum & Tourist Information Center is a non profit organization and is City owned and operated. We hold annual events and meetings! Like our page to stay up to date with our local museum here in our hometown of Pleasanton!!!!
In 1964, Dr. Ben and Mona Parker began collecting artifacts and displaying them in the windows of their local radio station, KBOP, on Main St. in Pleasanton, Texas. The idea of promoting local history caught on with others and new and old items were added regularly.
In 1976, the Parkers purchased the old Odd Fellows Hall built in 1875 across the street from the radio station. They moved their enormous collection into this building. On August 1, 1976, the Longhorn Museum opened its doors. The museum soon outgrew this building. With many donations from local businesses, fund raisers, and the Parker's investment of $28,000.00, a large, new building was built on Hwy 97 East.
On March 1, 1983 the Longhorn Museum began full time operation. Because of the Parker's generosity, they made the decision to donate the Longhorn Museum to their beloved city, and the city of Pleasanton assumed operation responsibilities. From what began as a window display in a radio station, became one of the best small town museums in South Texas!!!!
