If you're a history collector, you may want to go check this out before they close.

Texas Civil War Museum Announces Closure

If you were unaware, Fort Worth was home to the Texas Civil War Museum.The museum opened in 2006 with the mission to collect and preserve artifacts relating to the history of the American Civil War and the role Texas played in the conflict. The museum interprets the collection to the public through the use of exibits, educational programs and publications. Sadly, the museum announced they would be closing for good in just under two months.

Texas Civil War Museum to Close on October 31

The museum supposedly has the largest Civil War collection west of the Mississippi. Well it looks like a vast majority of the collection will be going to auction and you can bid on the items in an upcoming auction. An antique shop out of Gettysburg is supposedly taking care of the items once the museum closes at the end of October. You can bid on certain items if you're a history collector, keep an eye out on the Horse Soldier Facebook page for more.

Check Out the Texas Civil War Museum Below

You can check out what the museum looks like above. If you're interested in checking it out before they close on October 31, the museum is located at 760 North Jim Wright Freeway in Fort Worth. The museum is open Thursday through Saturday from 10AM-5PM. If you would like more information on the Texas Civil War Museum, you can check out their website here.