{"id":2785,"date":"2021-06-11T19:39:24","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T19:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/?page_id=2785"},"modified":"2025-12-03T15:18:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T20:18:55","slug":"plan-your-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/plan-your-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan Your Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hours and Admission <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized advgb-dyn-bfbd84ef\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"850\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/06\/Gordon-Center-Museum-Exhibit-1024x850.jpg\" alt=\"Model of an oil rig displayed in a glass case at a museum exhibit.\" class=\"wp-image-2824\" style=\"width:271px;height:225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/06\/Gordon-Center-Museum-Exhibit-1024x850.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/06\/Gordon-Center-Museum-Exhibit-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/06\/Gordon-Center-Museum-Exhibit-768x637.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/06\/Gordon-Center-Museum-Exhibit.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuesday &#8211; Saturday: 10 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunday: 1 p.m. &#8211; 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Admission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adults (12 years and older): $5.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seniors and Military: $4.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children (5-12 years old): $2.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free Admission<\/strong>&nbsp;for Children 5 years &amp; under&nbsp;and Tarleton State University Students, Staff, and Faculty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contactus\">Contact the W.K. Gordon Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>65258 I-20 Mingus, TX 76463<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"tel:+12549681886\">254-968-1886<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:gordoncenter@tarleton.edu\">gordoncenter@tarleton.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions and Parking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parking:<\/strong>\u00a0The W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center has a parking lot on the museum grounds inside our gates. Bus and RV parking is available, and we are disability freindly.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From Dallas\/Fort Worth:<\/strong>&nbsp;We are about an hour west of Fort Worth. Exit 367 (Thurber\/Mingus) on Interstate 20. Turn left under the underpass and take another left onto the service road. The center will be on your right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From Abilene:<\/strong>&nbsp;We are about an hour east of Abilene. Exit 367 (Thurber\/Mingus) on Interstate 20. Continue on the service road. The center will be on your right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From Stephenville:<\/strong>&nbsp;We are about half an hour north. Travel on 108 North. Turn left at the first stop sign and travel 3 miles on Interstate 20 service road. The center will be on your left.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" aria-label=\"google maps embed\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"450\" width=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3364.8107683312214!2d-98.41662188463016!3d32.504486505138125!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x86519e93bd295463%3A0x878636a26dd37c71!2sW%20K%20Gordon%20Center%20for%20Industrial%20History%20of%20Texas!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1571776278766!5m2!1sen!2sus\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" title=\"Embedded content\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-02949cb1-d381-4e6d-ae6a-98e9d0b21551 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Nearby Restaurants<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thurbernewyorkhill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Hill Restaurant<\/a><br>Sits atop historic New York Hill overlooking the town site of Thurber with sweeping views of Palo Pinto and Erath counties. Home-cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner, open daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thurbersmokestack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Smokestack Restaurant<\/a><br>Located directly across I-20 from the Gordon Center. It is located next to the original Thurber brick smokestack and inside the last remaining Thurber-brick building in downtown Thurber. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bjsrestaurants.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BJ&#8217;s Restaurant<br><\/a>Located north of Thurber, about 2 miles north of I-20 on Hwy 108 in Mingus. Family restaurant known for its pizza and subs. Also has a bar, pool tables, and arcade games. Open after 4pm, Tuesday &#8211; Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Marys-Cafe\/160686940643139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mary&#8217;s Cafe<\/a><br>Located a little west of Thurber and north a few miles on Hwy 16 in Strawn. Famous for chicken fried steaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/melsdinermingus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mel&#8217;s Diner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Mingus, TX. Homestyle restaurant boasting a menu ranging from seafood dishes to chicken fired steak platters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/beneventisitalian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beneventi&#8217;s Italian Restaurant<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Mingus, TX. Wonderful assortment of Italian dishes. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#000;color:#eee;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.41,18.59L8.83,20L12,16.83L15.17,20l1.41-1.41L12,14L7.41,18.59z M16.59,5.41L15.17,4L12,7.17L8.83,4L7.41,5.41L12,10L16.59,5.41z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Nearby Hotels, Inns, and RV Parks<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p><strong>Longhorn Inn Motel<\/strong><br>105 W Interstate 20, Gordon, TX 76453<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cactus Rose RV Park<\/strong><br>115 Interstate 20, Mingus, TX 76463<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Holiday Inn Express Hotel &amp; Suites<\/strong><br>1460 East Main Street, Eastland, TX 76448<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oak Creek RV Park<\/strong><br>7652 Interstate 20, Weatherford, TX 76088<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Candlewood Suites<\/strong><br>215 Alford Drive, Weatherford, TX 76087<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facility Rentals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a company retreat, family reunion, workshop, or party? Please consider the W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center Facility for your upcoming event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have the following spaces available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Temporary Exhibits Gallery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main Exhibit Gallery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outside areas, including the parking lot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tables of various sizes and chairs are also available. Rental fees vary depending on the space and the time. For more information, please contact Mary Adams at&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+12549681886%20\">254-968-1886<\/a>&nbsp;or e-mail&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mkadams@tarleton.edu\">mkadams@tarleton.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hours and Admission Hours Tuesday &#8211; Saturday: 10 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. &#8211; 4 p.m. Admission Adults (12 years and older): $5.00 Seniors and Military: $4.00 Children &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-fullwidth.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2785","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/author\/brian-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3\/","display_name":"brian"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 5 years ago","modified":"Updated 5 months ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on 06\/11\/2021","modified":"Updated on 12\/03\/2025"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on 06\/11\/2021 19:39","modified":"Updated on 12\/03\/2025 15:18"},"featured_img_caption":"","featured_img":false,"series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2785","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2785"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2785\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4158,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2785\/revisions\/4158"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gordoncenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2785"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}