"This (museum) was one of the highlights of our three days along the Colorado."
-George G. Austin, Texas via TripAdvisor

Welcome to The Falls on the Colorado Museum, nestled in the charming community of Marble Falls. Visitors often describe our museum as a hidden gem, a place that would make town founder Adam Rankin Johnson proud.  Housed in a historic university building, which Johnson helped establish in 1891, our museum offers a glimpse into the rich history of the area.

Spanning nearly 6,000 square feet, our museum proudly showcases artifacts from the prehistoric era to modern-day events. Step into the past with our extensive collection of pictures depicting life in the early 1900s. Experience a simpler time with our kitchen display, showing life without electricity. 

Our exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including farm and ranch life, the history of Marble Falls schools, geology, lakes, rivers and dams. Don't miss our collection of Native American artifacts or our beloved Rockie, a 700-year-old bison.

Discover the history and beauty of Marble Falls and the surrounding communities at The Falls on the Colorado Museum. 

Coming Soon: Mhmood Goyani Art Exhibit

We're extending a warm Central Texas greeting to Mhmood Goyani by inviting him to show some of his works of art at the museum from July 14 through August 16.
Mr. Goyani, an Iraqi born self-taught artist, paints a wide range of artwork, pieces of which relate to Central Texas life as well as scenes for folks who appreciate more abstract works.  By hosting Mr. Goyani, the museum shares with our community and visitors the product of a man who taught himself sculpting stone, restoring historical buildings and painting from the heart.

Building Restoration Project Update

We’re excited to announce that a major step in restoring our historic building is now underway! Crews have begun replacing the non-original upstairs windows with historically accurate ones that match the originals and the lower-story windows. These upgrades will not only help bring back the building’s original appearance but also improve energy efficiency.
A big thank-you to all the generous donors who sponsored these windows—your support is making this restoration possible!

Learn more about this restoration project and how you can help preserve this historic building. 

April 2025 - Crews working on the replacement of upper windows.