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Republic of Texas Museum
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810 San Marcos St, Austin, TX 78702, USA Get directions
The Republic of Texas Museum, run by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, focuses on the brief decade when Texas governed itself as an independent nation between 1836 and 1845. It's a small, easy-to-take-in collection of documents, artifacts, and everyday objects from the era, so plan around the short midweek hours and give yourself an hour to take it all in.
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