The Dallas Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Dallas and Texas history. Offering education programming, lectures, historic city tours, museum exhibitions, and other special events, this organization strives to be the preeminent resource for exploring, and instilling appreciation for the diverse history of Dallas and Texas. We endeavor to encourage historical inquiry and maintain the importance and relevance of history today. Our collection of archival material- including historic photographs, diaries, journals, papers, periodicals, maps, and books- is available to researchers. Formed in 1922, the Dallas Historical Society is the oldest organization in Dallas County committed to preserving the history of the region, and presenting it to the public in innovative and informative ways.
The Hall of State Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays
1:00 PM – 5:00PM
The Dallas Historical Society’s Office Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays
By appointment only
Please CONTACT US to if you need to make an appointment
Holiday Hours
The Hall of State and the Dallas Historical Society will close at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Hall of State will re-open at 10:00 AM on Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 and resume normal hours. The Historical Society offices will re-open on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 and resume normal business hours. Please contact us, if you need to make an appointment.