Founded in 1968, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum is the official hall of fame, museum, and archives for the Texas Rangers, the oldest law enforcement agency in the United States and a symbol of the American West. The museum is divided into six galleries featuring different time periods or topics and the Hall of Fame. TRHFM has been awarded the 2024 “Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award” in recognition of being one of the best travel experiences worldwide.
Recent recognition:
Ranked in the Top 3 Museums in "H.O.T. Readers' Choice Awards" Waco Tribune Herald - 2022
Selected as one of top "21 Things to do in Waco" by NewsExplorer - 2022
Ranked in top 30 "Highest-Rated Things to do in Texas" by CW39 Houston - 2022
Received Reader's Choice Award "Best of the West" Museum by True West Magazine - 2022
Source & Photo Credits: Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
Tour Information
Group/School Tours (10+) require reservations. Click here to request a group reservation or call (254) 750-8631 toll free (877) 750-8631
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum offers two separate venues for your events, programs or meetings.
John Knox Memorial Center
A premium 6,000 sq. ft. banquet facility at a competitive price. It is located just off Interstate-35 in a wooded park with beautiful views of Baylor's McLane Stadium and the Brazos River. It is a perfect setting for parties and business conferences, wedding receptions, monthly meetings, fund raisers, training sessions and dances.
Texas Ranger Education Center
Provides non-profit and governmental organizations with space for programs related to safety, well-being, crime prevention and good citizenship. It is also available as training space for volunteers and persons delivering such programs.