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  • Irving Archives & Museum
    • About
      • Mission
      • History
      • Staff
      • Media and Videos
    • Plan Your Visit
    • News
    • Spark!Lab
    • Permanent Exhibition
    • Special Exhibitions
      • Irving All Sports Hall of Fame
    • Past Temporary Exhibitions
    • Archives
      • Digital Collections
      • Online Exhibits
  • Ruth Paine House Museum
    • General Information
    • Ruth Paine Memorial
  • Bear Creek Heritage Center
    • General Information
    • Exhibits at Bear Creek
  • Mustangs of Las Colinas
    • Mustangs Memories
    • Submit Mustangs Memories
    • Robert Glen
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  • Education & Programs
    • Upcoming Programs
    • List of Upcoming Programs
    • Families
    • Field Trips and Groups
    • Curriculum Resources
  • Virtual Experiences
    • Virtual Tours
      • Bloomberg Connects Digital Guide
      • Current Virtual Tours
      • Past Virtual Tours
    • Online Programs
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NEWS

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Destination Irving

October 20, 2026
Visit Irving and the Irving Archives and Museum have partnered to present History on the House, offering FREE museum admission throughout October in celebration of Arts and Culture Month and IAM’s award-winning season. In celebration of the partnership, IAM opened Destination Irving: The Making of a Convention Center. Centered on a large architectural model, the exhibition explores how the Irving Convention Center was designed and built and its role in the city’s visitor economy. This partnership gives residents and visitors an opportunity to explore Irving’s history while showing how tourism helps support the city’s cultural resources. Destination Irving: The Making of a Convention Center is on view at IAM through November 29, 2026. More here.

Killing the Negative: A Conversation in Art & Verse

August 13, 2026
COMING SOON TO IAM: Killing the Negative: A Conversation in Art & Verse
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August 13, 2026
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Destination Irving

October 20, 2026
Visit Irving and the Irving Archives and Museum have partnered to present History on the House, offering FREE museum admission throughout October in celebration of Arts and Culture Month and IAM’s award-winning season. In celebration of the partnership, IAM opened Destination Irving: The Making of a Convention Center. Centered on a large architectural model, the exhibition explores how the Irving Convention Center was designed and built and its role in the city’s visitor economy. This partnership gives residents and visitors an opportunity to explore Irving’s history while showing how tourism helps support the city’s cultural resources. Destination Irving: The Making of a Convention Center is on view at IAM through November 29, 2026. More here.

Killing the Negative: A Conversation in Art & Verse

August 13, 2026
COMING SOON TO IAM: Killing the Negative: A Conversation in Art & Verse
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August 13, 2026
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Plan your visit to Irving Archives & Museum today!

Address

801 W. Irving Blvd,  Irving, TX 75060
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Hours & Admission

Wed - Sat:

10 am to 4 pm

Sun:

12 to 4 pm

Admission:

Adults: $7

Children 4-17: $5

Seniors (65+): $5

Military: $5

Children 3 and under:

Free

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Phone: (972) 721-3700

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Hours & Admission

Wednesday through Saturday:

10 am to 4 pm

Sunday:

12 to 4 pm


Admission Prices:

Adults: $7

Children 4-17: $5

Seniors (65+): $5

Military: $5

Children 3 and under: Free


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