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Victoria, TX's Cultural Scene Entertains and Educates
Victoria's residents and visitors alike can enjoy the wide array of cultural opportunities the city has to offer. Offering historic monuments and museums, as well as theatrical performances and music-filled festivals, Victoria's cultural scene is thriving.
History Comes to Life in Victoria
Located in the center of downtown Victoria, DeLeon Plaza serves as a park complete with a gazebo and shade trees, and at night, lit trees complement the historic courthouse across the street. The... Read More »
Explore Texas History at the Museum of the Coastal Bend
Ever since French explorer Robert de La Salle established a settlement along the central Texas coastline in 1685, the mid-coastal region of Texas has experienced a vibrant multicultural history. This colorful past comes to life at the Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria, where visitors can explore the region’s diverse cultural background, from the area’s original Native American inhabitants to the French, Spanish and English settlers who followed with great aspirations of New... Read More »
The Texas Zoo in Victoria Adds More Visitor Experiences
When Andrea Blomberg became executive director of The Texas Zoo a couple of years ago, she was disappointed that it took her only 20 minutes to walk around and see all the exhibits. After those 20 minutes, the zoo experience was basically over.
“I knew something needed to be done to improve the visitor experience at The Texas Zoo, so improvements have already been made and will continue to be made,” Blomberg says. “Now we have become a little zoo with lots to do.”
The... Read More »
Victoria's "New Old" Courthouse
The 116-year-old Victoria County Courthouse is a beautiful sandstone and limestone monument in downtown Victoria, a stately nod to the architecture and craftsmanship of days gone by.
But 14 years ago, this focal point of public pride was dilapidated and obsolete, having fallen into disrepair after years of negligence and shoddy renovations.
In 1994, Victoria County, in partnership with Victoria Preservation Inc., the Victoria County and Texas Historical Commissions and various state and city... Read More »
Victoria Symphony Creates Beautiful Music
Victoria Symphony
Discover the magic of classical music through a performance of the Victoria Symphony, a 36-year-old organization that has grown to include approximately 65 musicians from Victoria and surrounding cities and regularly features guest artists from around the world. Its season runs from September through April with inspirational programs that include a four-concert Family Series and a five-concert Master Series. These memorable performances are held in the Victoria College... Read More »
Victoria's Symphony Makes Sweet Sounds
The Victoria Symphony has provided sweet music to this part of Texas since the early 1980s, and its performances range from children's productions to works by musical masters. The Symphony has a family series with music intended for younger audiences and a masters series that includes classic works from across the globe. Recent children's performances have include "Peter and the Wolf," "Symphonic Spooktacular" and "Downtown Rhymes," while a Master Series... Read More »
