This fascinating museum, which was named in honor of astronomer Oscar E. Monnig, helps educate visitors and space enthusiasts about the origin, evolution and types of meteorites present in the vast realm of space. Visitors to the museum can get a hands-on experience through interactive meteorite displays, and learn more through the museum's diverse collection, which was donated to the Texas Christian University (TCU) over a period of eight years. An exciting feature at the museum is that visitors can even create their own terrestrial impact crater!
Website: monnigmuseum.tcu.edu
Phone: (817) 257-6277
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of W Bowie St and Cockrell Ave
Closed now
- Mon 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2950 West Bowie Street Fort Worth, TX 76109 ·1074.24 mi
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MoreThey opened again July 2022 and our family got to visit while we were in Ft Worth - many meteorites on display, well presented, learned a lot. Recommended if you're into science or just like to learn.
MoreSpent a great time visiting the museum. This free museum is located on the TCU campus and is the largest collection of meteorites collected from the state of Texas. I learned a lot about state area and meteorites from visiting this museum. It look about 45 minutes to walk through. The curator did a great job of making the science understandable and interesting. It is also a great opportunity to learn more about TCU.
MoreI don't see it in other reviews of TCU, so I have to mention the Monnig Meteorite Gallery on the first floor of the Sid Richardson Science Building. It is one of the largest exhibits of meteorites in the world, with more than 3,000 samples. Some quite beautiful pieces, and some amazing facts. Displays were prepared by people who worked with the Smithsonian, and they are both informative and easy to understand. Highly recommended for anyone visiting TCU who has an interest in astronomy or geology. Admission is free and the gallery is open 1:00-4:00 weekdays (mornings are for group tours) and 9:00-4:00 Saturdays.
MoreThis museum has meteorites from all over the world and all over Texas. They give you a nice overview of what meteorites are and a history of meteorite falls. You are not allowed to take pictures and you do have to sign in. Staff were great. It is all free. Pay attention to hours. There is parking around the museum, but it is on Texas Christian University's campus, so most of that parking is decal controlled. There is side street meter parking. It is in the science building that does not have a cafeteria, but there are food places around the campus within walking distance. I do not remember the building to be wheelchair or stroller friendly, but there could have been another entrance that is.
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