Reviews of Texas Cotton Gin Museum (Museum)

Gloria W

We came to get a geocache nearby so stopped in. It's a small museum, but has very interesting history on cotton.

Ben Beyer

Small gem showing how cotton was ginned before major mechanization of growing cotton.

David Clary

Go there during the Cotton Festival !!

Liner Hanger 1 Pete Smith

Best Home Town Parade & Shiner Hobo Band & Tractor Pulls also other Music Fest and Various Crafts that Real People. Love

Bob Paisley

Awesome piece of working Texas history. Museum has well done displays and excellent video.

Koen B

Nice plays to visit with kids. We went during the annual feast end of April.

Scott Phillips

Wonderful. had best time of my life

Scott Bair

Very informative, got to see the old motor downstairs working. I did learn exactly how the gin worked, so that was good.

Ariel Kirkland

We're here for the Festival. It's nice and the food is good and good price. I had the bbq

Thomas Dawson

We had a great time.

Kathleen Albrecht

Enjoyed it .but because of rain,couldn't see the gin

Wendi Nesbitt

We were the only ones here on a Tuesday morning. I wish we had more time to read everything but the 2 yo was a little feisty and not wanting to sit still. We arw going to come back when we can watch the film and tour the actual cotton gin. Steph was very friendly and informative.

David N

This museum was way more interesting than I expected! I learned a lot about the types of cotton and how it has been processed. The tour of the gin itself is a must-do if you go to the museum. Walking around the rickety building and seeing all the machinery really brings it to life. No mention of race/poverty issues though.

Helen MOORE

The curator at the museum was awesome. Very informative

amanda callaway

Really neat piece of history. Would be nice if tours were offered when people came verses set times.

Delores George

Somerville Elementary 4th graders loved the way cotton was ran thru the grinder. Their faces looked like sponges, soaking all the information the guides were telling.... in return they were full of questions!

Robert Vann

An interesting side trip with a very knowledgeable and personable guide. A lot of history, well explained.

Krazy K

Nice things. Not to expensive

Brenda Varner

Lot of interesting Texas history. Watch movie before you do the gin tour, helps you understand what is going on!! Tour of cotton gin well worth it, but if you have bad knees or back it may not be easily accesible for you! Enjoyed every minute!!

Honey Whitesides

Awesome historical landmark in this little jewel of a town. Can see the Cotton Gin in operation during the Cotton Gin festival always in April.

Jennifer Hamann

This little museum is free and only a 2 minute detour. It was a last minute decision after asking Google Maps to show points of interest along putt route. *** was very hospitable and shared some knowledge about cotton in general and some interesting history. Example: Did you know natural cotton has many different varieties of color but that white was a hybrid selectively developed by man?

C W

This is one of our favorite little Texas spots to visit. We try to attend the festival every year but we love getting the guided tours on non-festival days. It's a step back in time and a history-packed, entertaining experience. Love it!

Rebecca Dein

Had a wonderful time!

Mr khta

Splendid place to vist. A lot more interesting facts and details to find out about cotton. Warm and welcoming people there too.

Rosa Morgan

A true historical gem worth saving. And a good free documentary film that tells the story of the gin.

Gary Butschek

Excellent exhibit and displays.

Matthew Quinton

This place is great country fun steeped in Texas history! This is our second visit, coming out for their 30th Annual Cotton Gin Festival. Lots of fun vendors, a classic car show, tractor pull, awesome local music and food, and they actually fire up the cotton gin and make a ceremonial bale! If you're ever in the area, stop by for a tour. It only takes an hour and the staff are very friendly, willing to answer all your questions. Find out how cotton shaped Texas history today!

Kayla Hall-Acosta

Wonderful Landmark Museum To Visit

Aaron Cain

We were passing through and wanted to show the kids right at the end of the day. They treated us with kindness and welcomed us. Interactive displays. The kids enjoyed it as we did!

Phil Harang

Interesting museum but the star is the working cotton gin. Find a day when it's running (not often) and go then for a special experience.

Cyndy Bluis

This was an unplanned stop but was very enjoyable. Bought some interesting souvenirs!

Harry Maddox

My wife is an American History Teacher, she loved seeing a real working 100 year old cotton gin. The diesel engine weighs 16 tons.

Thomas Dunk

For Texas history lovers. Old operating Cotton Gin. A great look back in time.

Jackie Fischer

Our tour guide, Jerry Moore, was personable, knowledgeable and made us feel good about the whole experience. It was a very interesting piece of history.

Glynn Wilson

Very informative. Really enjoyed stopping there.

Karen Ramey

An awesome experience! What a great piece of Texas history.

Deborah Nickson

Enjoyed this trip educational and exciting

Teresa Vilain

Interesting place. We happened to go for the festival and it was a lot of fun.

Gatomon Tailmon

Interesting place. Nice old place to explore.

Michele Reinhardt

Nice to visit.

Leon Fot

My class visited this museum, and I really enjoyed it! We watched the video they have there to show you about cotton, and we got to tour the gin! Though, for those with concerns it is a little unsafe and rickety in the building.

Jeanne Fincher

Good

Charyle Calvert

I had a fabulous visit here. I was collecting geocache for the "Birthplace of Texas" geotour and this was one of the stops. I was lucky enough to get to actually see inside the gin mill. Met VelAnne who showed me around and offered history and information about the Gin, first families and places to eat. I also got to meet Ginner..a local young stray cat who came out of hiding to see what we were up to!! I enjoyed myself immensely and wish I could be in the area in April when the Cotton Gin is operating!

Rick Shope

Great local history.

Dave Stoltz

Very cool place

truetexas

Museum was fun wish we ciuk s have toured the gin. Oldest operating in the US

Jennifer DeChant

beautiful with mindful people

Kimberly Arbaugh

Great place for a road trip! The only thing better than the museum, was our guide,Velanne! She was by far,the best part!

Manuela Fucac

(Translated by Google) Mr. Bill, our tour guide today was great. He explained everything in detail and answered all our questions. In any case, it is advisable to take a tour. This museum is small but fine. (Original) Mr. Bill, unser heutiger Tourguide war super. Er erklärte uns alles ausführlich und beantwortete all unsere Fragen. Auf alle Fälle empfiehlt es sich, eine Führung zu machen. Dieses Museum ist zwar Klein, aber fein.

robert mason

This place is one to find - great guide and very informed ! Will encourage anyone to stop and take in the experience ! Clear your calendar for their festival - it must be great !

Estela Hernandez

Wonderful, nice Town good people.... Awsome information how cotton was process..

James Richardson

2017 -Great time at the cotton festival. Highly recommended for historical festival fun. 2019 -Another great year for hanging out at the old Gin in Burton for the 30th Cotton Gin Festival. Fantastic tractor pulls, get to learn how the gin works and why. Get to meet fun an interesting people. Take a day and see all this festival and small town have to offer.

Eric Kolber

This is an absolutely fascinating tour and historic treasure!!

Tina von der Heiden

Amazing ☺️

Paul Hirschler

Have been a volunteer there for years. Built in 1914, it is the oldest functional undershot cotton gin in the US.

Roderick Canady

Nice Historical site

Alvin Curry

Great history experience

sandra runge

Unique and very informative. You learn a lot very from the personnel that are there. A glimspe into our past.

Teresa Shuey

Rich history of the impact that the cotton industry had on our nation. Staff does a fantastic job conducting a very interactive tour, a really personal experience. What a great asset to the commumity. Gift shop has unique specialty items. Well done!

Esad Yusuf KALENDER

Most friendly and positive ladies you can ever find work here. They'll take you on a whole tour through the cotton gin factory back there which is there since some 19th century and its still running perfectly. Theres an event area on the front yard where you can chill out with a lots of fresh air. Their restrooms are clean and fresh with powerful ac, and they have nice and cold water fountain in front.