"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. 

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Happenings & Highlights

Christmas Home Tour - Dec 13

Celebrate the holiday season at the museum's annual Christmas Home Tour on Saturday, December 13, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. Learn more about how you can enjoy a festive evening while helping to support your local museum. 

New Historical Marker Installation Complete

The Museum is proud to announce the completion of the Conrad Fuchs State Historical Marker and interpretive plaque on our museum grounds. Learn more about this project and how this new addition honors the legacy of the Fuchs family and the early settlers who helped shape our region’s history.

THC Fuchs Marker, explanatory plaque and recovered stones from Fuchs house.

Many thanks to Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery and crew for setting the marker and stones.

Building Restoration Update

We’re thrilled to share that a long-awaited step in restoring our historic building is underway! Crews have started replacing the non-original upstairs windows with historically accurate versions that match both the originals and the lower-story windows. The very first primed rough window is now in place—just 28 more to go!
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These upgrades will restore the building’s historic character while also boosting energy efficiency. A heartfelt thank-you goes out to all the generous donors who made this possible—your support is bringing this vision to life!
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Learn more about this restoration project and how you can help preserve this historic building. 

Riley Meets Her Ancestor

Lacy hog-dog, Riley, stopped by the Museum for a special photo with her look-alike ancestor featured in one of the museum's paintings. Proud parents are Coy and Annette Davis of Tolar, Texas.

​Riley’s breed has deep local roots—the Lacy was developed right here in Burnet County by the Lacy brothers and is now the official State Dog of Texas.