National Scouting Museum

The National Scouting Museum in Irving houses an extensive collection of over 600,000 objects documenting the history of the American scouting movement. Five exhibit galleries and research facilities display how this movement developed over the decades.

The institution started in 1959 in New Jersey as Johnston Memorial Museum before moving to Texas in 2002. The relocation allowed for a more comprehensive presentation of scouting history in a new setting.

The museum honors the founders of scouting and displays how generations of scouts have documented their adventures through personal belongings and mementos. These items show how the movement shaped people's lives and values over time.

The facility is typically open Monday through Saturday and offers plenty of time to explore the exhibits thoroughly. Plan to spend several hours to walk through the various galleries and research facilities comfortably.

A large three-dimensional topographical map lets visitors explore the scout camp routes across the surrounding landscape from an overhead perspective. This model helps visualize how scouts used the terrain and planned their outdoor activities.

Location: Irving

Phone: +19725802100

Website: http://bsamuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 32.88565,-96.97181

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48