History in Bloom is a family-friendly event at Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center, 3925 Jackson St. Join the Irving Department of Arts and Culture for free tours, lawn games, and historical education about one of Dallas County's oldest African American communities. Plus, the Irving-based coffee makers at Hudson Grounds Coffee Co. will be providing FREE coffee and matcha for all who attend! The heritage center includes the Bear Creek Masonic Lodge, the Green House, and the J.O. Davis House. All three sties offer a way to connect with the ongoing story of Bear Creek and the people who helped shape Irving’s cultural landscape.

Over a 29-year career, Tom Landry led the Dallas Cowboys through 20 consecutive winning seasons, many of them during the team’s years at Texas Stadium in Irving. Experience Tom Landry: A Life in Football through August 9, 2026 at the Irving Archives and Museum!

The Perfect Shot: Walter Iooss Jr., and the Art of Sports Photography Opens at IAM

Innovation, Invention, and Memory: How the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Preserves How Spaceflight Is Remembered

Second Saturdays at IAM! FREE Admission and FREE Activities for Everyone!

Join Us at IAM for Docent-Led Tours on the First Sunday of Every Month at 2 pm! FREE ADMISSION & FREE TOUR!

Friends of the Irving Museum is excited to launch the Iconic Irving T-Shirt Fundraiser! For a donation of $35 or more, you’ll receive your very own Iconic Irving T-Shirt—a wearable piece of hometown pride. Every dollar raised goes directly toward giving the beloved Big State sign a permanent home in Heritage Park. This project preserves not just a sign, but a vital piece of Irving’s history and community identity. Click here to learn how to get yours!