The Hall of State Hours
The Hall of State and The Dallas Historical Society’s exhibits are free and open to the public:
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays
1:00 PM – 5:00PM
The Dallas Historical Society’s offices are open:
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays
By appointment only
Please CONTACT US to if you need to make an appointment
Our Vision
The Dallas Historical Society endeavors to be the preeminent resource for exploring, preserving and instilling appreciation for the diverse history of Dallas and Texas.
The stories of Dallas are shared each day at the Dallas Historical Society (DHS) through the three million items that comprise our archives and artifact collections. Established in 1922, the Dallas Historical Society is the preeminent organization of its kind in Dallas, collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the heritage of Dallas and Texas to educate and inspire future generations. Housed at the Hall of State in Fair Park since 1938, the Society presents these collections through education programs, exhibitions, tours, access to research materials and workshops. Each year, the Dallas Historical Society is visited by more than 160,000 people and serves more than 20,000 students through guided tours and educational programming at the Hall of State, as well as outreach programs at school locations.
The Dallas Historical Society is a 501C-3 organization.
Our Mission
The Dallas Historical Society collects, preserves and exhibits the heritage of Dallas and Texas to educate and inspire present and future generations.
What We Do
- Manage the Hall of State – Fair Park
- Present public programs on Dallas and Texas history
- Educate thousands of children every year
- Conduct Historic City Tours of Dallas
- Collect and Preserve Dallas and Texas history
- Present exhibits on Dallas and Texas history
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
The history of Dallas is the history of all who have ever called Dallas home. The Dallas Historical Society is committed to preserving and presenting the inclusive history of our city. The more perspectives we include, the more accurate our understanding of the past becomes.
Board of Trustees
CLICK HERE for a list of the Board of Directors and the current trustees.