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Hands-on family fun for kids of all ages. View bats in the bat cave, trigger an earthquake into motion under your feet, snake your way through mysterious tunnels and explore the depths of a limestone cavern. Investigate the bones of "Big Ethel", the triceratops dinosaur. The Discovery Science Place offers three exhibit halls where kids of all ages are free to move around and explore.
The Discovery Science Place is a children's science museum located in Tyler, in the U.S. state of Texas. The museum is housed in an old car dealership and has been in service to the community since 1993. The museum offers an extensive array of exhibits including:A small mock television news station with working cameras and mini-control board Assorted physics-related exhibits, including a kinetic sculpture. Fish tank with assorted goldfish A large (indoor) man-made cave, with various rock/sediment exhibits built-in and an earthquake simulator. Indoor dinosaur fossil dig pit A scale representation of various public buildings located in and around Tyler, including the Smith county courthouse, Brookshire's Grocery Company, and Southside Bank.
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One of the finest examples of Eastlake Bracketed Victorian Architecture remaining in East Texas. Guided Tours depicting Tyler's political, cultural history from post-Civil War. Birthplace of noted Washington D.C. news correspondent, Sarah McClendon.
Fourteen acres and 400 rose varieties testify to Tyler's standing as the "Rose Capital of the World".
More than 2000 animals from 250 species from Africa, North and South America live in natural habitats at the 85-acre park. The zoo includes a children's petting pen, two aquariums, picnic areas, a café that overlooks an African savannah and gift shops with original African items. The zoo also has seasonal presentations including: a bird show, alligator feedings, giraffe feedings, and elephant demonstrations.
The Tyler Museum of Art is a wonderful destination for people seeking a dynamic, culturally-enriching experience in the visual arts. From its 700-piece permanent collection to a remarkable array of traveling exhibitions, the TMA is recognized as a major attraction for both tourists and local visitors. The Tyler Museum of Art's permanent collection focuses on early and modern Texas artists, but has also been the recipient of several noted private collections.
Camp Ford P.O.W. Camp
Site of the largest prisoner of war camp west of the Mississippi River during the American Civil War. This camp held up to 5,300 prisoners at one point in time, especially following the Red River Campaign of 1864. The camp did not close until May 1865, over a month after Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to U.S. General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox in Virginia. Contains educational kiosks, panels, and a walking trail around the site. Special events held annually.