Allan Shivers
Library &
Museum

Tours

Tours are offered during library hours, until 30 minutes before closing. A small fee of $3.00 per adult, $1.00 per child (14 and under), and $2.00 for Senior Citizens will be charged. Groups of 10 or more must make reservations.

Victorian Parlor

This room (pictured to the left) depicts a typical Victorian parlor using Victorian sofa, chairs, antique chandelier and an old family album bound in velvet with brass ornamentation.

Second Story Rooms

The second story of the museum contains mementos of Allan Shivers' gubernatorial service. There are many plaques and historical documents. In a glass case are two figures representing Mr. and Mrs. Shivers in inaugural costumes. Additionally, there are figures dressed in costumes worn by Marialice Sue Shivers, now Mrs. Dillon Ferguson, at festivals in Corpus Christi, Tyler, Woodville and San Antonio.

Meeting & Lecture Room

The meeting, lecture and art display room (pictured to the left) presents a collection of political cartoons among its other artworks. The room is available to nonprofit organizations for meetings by arrangement through the library.

Trophy Room

The Trophy Room (not pictured) contains items from Mr. Shivers' two safaris to Zambia.

Rare Books Room

At the rear of the museum is the Rare Books Room (pictured at left). It contains Mr. Shivers' private collection of books and periodicals. This room has a beautiful chandelier of brass and crystal. The books are available for use in the library by arrangement with library staff.