Museum Friends

Friends of the Irving Museums

The Friends of the Irving Museums is a 501(c)(3) organization established to support the ongoing mission of all City of Irving museums. The Friends of the Irving Museums supports the City of Irving museums, including the: Irving Archives & Museum, Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center, Ruth Paine House Museum, and the Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum.

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       Tuesday, September 17, 2024

       7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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  • A minimum of 20 RSVPs are needed in advance.
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Open Sundays with FREE Admission!

FREE admission every Sunday through 2024!


FREE Second Saturdays at IAM!

Friends of the Irving Museums is sponsoring FREE Second Saturdays at IAM through December 2024! Help spread the word!


Check Out Our Membership Benefits!


Consider supporting the Irving Archives & Museum through a contribution today.

The Friends provides essential support that funds exhibitions, public programs, educational opportunities for students, and care of our historical collections. Your contribution is 100% tax deductible and will help us continue to bring quality programming and learning experiences to our community. Thank you!

Join or Renew Your Friends Membership

Become a member of the Friends of the Irving Museums and know that you are playing a crucial role in supporting our mission to engage visitors through thought-provoking programs and dynamic exhibits that explore the history and culture of our community.


View our Levels of Membership


Your membership provides educational programming and tours to school-aged children; creates meaningful exhibitions which educate and entertain; immerses families in creativity and learning; and offers the community a safe space to hear many different voices and perspectives.


Become a member at any level - One Time Payment


Become a member at the Supporting, Sustaining or Benefactor level - 12 monthly payments

Thank you for visiting our membership and donation page! The City of Irving museums depend on the support of the community through annual memberships and donations. All funds generated through membership and donations goes to the Friends of the Irving Museums, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. 


The Friends uses all funds to provide essential support to the Irving Archives & Museum and our historic sites. This includes the Irving Archives & Museum, Irving Archives, Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center, Ruth Paine House Museum and the Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum.


The mission of the Irving Archives & Museum is to engage visitors through thought-provoking programs and dynamic exhibits that explore the history and evolving culture of our community and our region.

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There is always something new to discover at the Irving museums! Follow the Friends on social media to stay up to date on the latest happenings and programs.

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About

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History

Formed in 2003, the Friends of the Irving Museums was created to support and advocate for a central historic museum for Irving. The original charter membership group served along with community groups such as the Irving Heritage Society and the Irving Heritage Festival to raise funds to support the building of the new museum. The Friends membership has worked diligently over many years to bring to life the Irving Archives & Museum which opened in 2020. And the work continues, the Friends now focuses on raising funds to support exhibitions, programs, and educational initiatives.

Organizational Information

A 501 (c)(3) non-profit, the Friends of the Irving Museums is a membership-based organization, with oversight from a member-elected board of directors. The Friends Board is comprised of 13 members that serve two-year appointments with the option of renewal. The Friends Board also oversees several committees: Fundraising and Special Events, Membership, Nominating, and Marketing.


The membership meets at least once annually, and the Friends Board meets monthly on the last Thursday of the month.


The current Friends Board:

  • Jimmy Bellew, President
  • Grizelle Larriviel, Vice President
  • Annette French, Secretary
  • Luke Simmons, Treasurer
  • Judy Pierson
  • Jearlene Miller
  • Keerti Kharod
  • Abha Biyani
  • Brad Woods
  • Mary Moorman
  • Cordelia Tullous
  • Mark Zeske
  • Bob Harris, Past President

Staff Liaisons: Mary Higbie, Allyss Flores, and Jennifer Landry


Interested in serving on the Friends Board or volunteering? Click below!


Photo Gallery

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Grand Opening Events

Grand Opening Events were held over two day for Irving Archives Museum. A Grand Opening Gala, Rum Runners and Rug Cutters was held November 12, 2021 and a ribbon-cutting ceremony and ice cream social was held November 13, 2021.

A General Meeting of the Friends, January 2018

A General Meeting of the Friends was in January 2018  held to relaunch the Friends of the Irving Museums and begin planning of the new Irving Archives and Museum.


Contact

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Interested in learning more about the Friends and the Irving Museums? Looking for volunteer opportunities? Want to learn more about sponsorships or support of the museums’ programs?

We'd Love to Hear From You!


Mailing Address:

Friends of the Irving Museums

P.O. Box 170142

Irving, TX 75017-0142


Phone

972-721-3758


E-Mail

friends@irvingarchivesandmuseum.com

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©️2022 Friends of the Irving Museums

Friends of the Irving Museums is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization

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