Mansfield Historical Museum and Heritage Center

Mansfield Historical Museum and Heritage Center The Mansfield Historical Museum
102 N. Main St., Mansfield, TX 76063
817-473-4250
Open Tue-Sat 10am-4pm
Admission is free

The Man House Museum
604 W. Man.

Broad St., Mansfield, TX 76063
817-728-3324
Open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm
Admission is free The Mansfield Historical Museum & Heritage Center is operated by the City of Mansfield. The Museum contains two floors of displays covering all aspects of life in early Mansfield and surrounding communities. There is an area dedicated to genealogical research, where patrons may work alone or with assistance from

the Museum staff. The Man House Museum is the home of one of Mansfield's founders and namesakes, Ralph S. The home was built between c.1865-1870. It underwent a largescale restoration in 2020 and opened as a museum in December 2020. Guided tours are available during the museum's operating hours.

Did you know that the City of Mansfield once had a different spelling? The two founders of Mansfield, Ralph Man and Juil...
06/16/2026

Did you know that the City of Mansfield once had a different spelling? The two founders of Mansfield, Ralph Man and Juilan Feild, built a grist mill at the crossroads that was to become the center of Mansfield; the beginnings of the community probably existed in the oak groves bordering Walnut Creek. Eventually, the community that was quickly sprouting around the mill began to be referred to as “Mansfeild”, combining the family names of the two owners of the grist mill that promoted the development of the area. However, after many years of frequent misspellings, the more conventional spelling of “Mansfield” became the official name of the city.

If you'd like to learn more about the history of Mansfield and the surrounding areas, stop by the Mansfield Historical Museum and the Man House Museum! We are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free at both locations!

Explore Mansfield history with us from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20! Stop by the Man House Museum, 604 W. Broa...
06/11/2026

Explore Mansfield history with us from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20! Stop by the Man House Museum, 604 W. Broad St., for a guided tour of the historic Man House and make your own quill pen to write a letter to 2076! This event is free and no registration is needed!

If you have ever referred to a freezer as an "icebox," you likely have roots in a household that once utilized the 19th-...
06/05/2026

If you have ever referred to a freezer as an "icebox," you likely have roots in a household that once utilized the 19th-century precursor to modern refrigeration. These units became a staple in 1800s kitchens for preserving perishable goods. This particular icebox, a gift from Jerry Harmon, functioned by holding a large block of ice within a metal-lined chamber to maintain cool temperatures; as the ice liquefied, the runoff was collected in a drainage pan situated underneath.

If you'd like to learn more about the history of Mansfield and the surrounding areas, stop by the Mansfield Historical Museum and the Man House Museum! We are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free at both locations!

On June 8-12, the Man House Museum will be opening late to accommodate our History Camp. Guided tours will be from 12 p....
06/03/2026

On June 8-12, the Man House Museum will be opening late to accommodate our History Camp. Guided tours will be from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Regular hours will resume on June 13. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Mansfield Light and Water Co. building, which was completed in 1919, provided the increasingly important resource of...
06/02/2026

The Mansfield Light and Water Co. building, which was completed in 1919, provided the increasingly important resource of electricity to the town. Milton May Farr was contracted by the City of Mansfield to begin production of electricity through the use of pumps and engines, as well as looking after the mains and cables around the town.
The city produced its own power through the plant until 1953, when it began purchasing power from the Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, leading to the closure and eventual demolition of the Mansfield Light Plant.

If you'd like to learn more about the history of Mansfield and the surrounding areas, stop by the Mansfield Historical Museum and the Man House Museum! We are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free at both locations!

Mansfield has been home to many service members over the two centuries that it has been occupied, from the Civil War to ...
05/27/2026

Mansfield has been home to many service members over the two centuries that it has been occupied, from the Civil War to more modern conflicts, and has been proud of the dedication of its service members to their country. This photograph depicts three World War I soldiers dressed in their uniforms. The man on the far right is Elbert “Doc” Blissard, father of Harry D. Blissard, one of the two firefighters who died as a result of the Red Ball Gas House Explosion in 1968.

If you'd like to learn more about the history of military service in Mansfield and the surrounding areas, stop by the Mansfield Historical Museum and the Man House Museum! We are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free at both locations!

Photograph courtesy of the Mansfield Historical Society.

This Truetone Radio is a remnant of a time when the world was only just beginning to have instant connectivity to the wo...
05/22/2026

This Truetone Radio is a remnant of a time when the world was only just beginning to have instant connectivity to the world around them. This particular model comes from the Golden Age of Radio, when comedies, dramas, variety shows, game shows, and popular music shows drew millions of listeners across America.

If you'd like to learn more about the history of Mansfield and the surrounding areas, stop by the Mansfield Historical Museum and the Man House Museum! We are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free at both locations!

Katherine Rose Memorial Park originated with the purchase of a 33-acre weekend ranch by Katherine and Conway Rose, who w...
05/19/2026

Katherine Rose Memorial Park originated with the purchase of a 33-acre weekend ranch by Katherine and Conway Rose, who wanted a place where their two young daughters could experience country life. After Katherine Rose died, Conway originally planned for the property to be a golf course, but after a damaging flood in 1988, plans were scrapped and transitioned to a sale to the city for the creation of a public park. Conway stipulated that the park be named after his late wife Katherine and said at the dedication ceremony that she would have been so proud to see her beloved ranch preserved in such a beautiful way.

If you'd like to learn more about the history of Mansfield and the surrounding areas, stop by the Mansfield Historical Museum and the Man House Museum! We are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free at both locations!

Happy International Museum Day! We want to highlight the Mansfield Historical Museum and Man House Museum, which feature...
05/19/2026

Happy International Museum Day! We want to highlight the Mansfield Historical Museum and Man House Museum, which features several pieces and relics of Mansfield’s past.

The museums contain several educational historical displays, and places visitors in the past with large scale installations of older technologies and relics.

The museums are open 5 days a week, from Tuesday until Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m!

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Address

102 N Main Street
Mansfield, TX
76063

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18174734250

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