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Experience Shiner's History

Edwin & Hennie Wolters Home

Built in 1915 by the parents of Hennie Wolters.

Implement shed

Newest Addition that was  built in the 1950's or 60's.


The Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing Shiner's history.

Exhibits

City Jail

Built in the 1900's.  The city jail was moved here in 1978.

George Herder Home

Built in 1882

General Store

Donated by the rotary in 1985.

The Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum is an outstanding legacy of Shiner's history. Its displays include an antique gun collection, old-time country store, dinosaur bones, embroidery and hand stitchery collections, a delightful doll display, musical instruments, an implement shed, and many other interesting antiques.


The Wolters Museum is located at 306 S. Avenue I and is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (closed from 12:00pm to 1:00pm for lunch), and Saturday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.