SHOOTING STAR MUSEUM
Located between Castroville and Devine. See bottom of page for directions
Telephone: 830-931-3837
Open 1:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. every second Sunday each month
(And may also be available at other times by appointment)
FREE PARKING AND ADMISSION !!!
All donations gratefully accepted
The Shooting Star Museum is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable corporation.
The Shooting Star Museum is a museum with aircraft and much more located in the rolling
countryside of Medina County, half way between Castroville and Devine. Located off of HWY 90 just
west of San Antonio, it takes around 45 minutes to get there but it is a whole world away from
all the noise and distractions of the big city. If you are looking for a beautiful, scenic, Sunday afternoon drive with a truly unique destination,
well off the beaten path, you cannot do better than to visit this wonderful gem. The museum was
founded in 2000 by a group of aviation enthusiasts keen to share their love for flying and other
forms of transportation.
Events at the Shooting Star Museum
MOVIE NIGHT
Each month, at the end of business on the second Sunday, we will show a different movie in
our large, comfortable, climate controlled library building. The show starts at 6:00 PM. For
Mother's Day 2008, on Sunday May 11, we will be showing "Mrs. Doubtfire."
BLUEBONNET WALK
Every spring the grounds of the Shooting Star Museum are covered with carpets of bluebonnets. We
invite you to come out to our tranquil landscape, far from the roar of the modern world, and
spend some time in the natural splendor of rural Texas at its best. The dates in 2008 are
as follows:
Saturday & Sunday, March 29 & 30
Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7
Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14
Images from the 2008 Bluebonnet Walk
MILITARY UNIFORM SHOW
The Shooting Star Museum has an impressive and growing collection of authentic military uniforms.
These will be the focus of a special weekend, Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9.
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
To commemorate our servicemen and salute their courage, The Shooting Star Museum holds
a special service on Memorial Day at 11 AM. In 2008, this will fall on Sunday November 11.
Everyone is welcome to say thanks to our brave veterans. Our gates will be open at 10:00 AM. Visitors are encouraged to walk the field of memorial
flags and view the military uniform displays.
CHRISTMAS TOY & QUILT SHOW
Escape the hustle and bustle of the season with a relaxing visit to our very laid back Toy &
Quilt Show. The dates for 2008 are Sunday December 14, Saturday & Sunday, December 20 & 21 plus
a third post Christmas weekend to help you decompress on Saturday & Sunday, December 27 & 28.
CLICK ON THUMB NAILS FOR LARGER IMAGES
Three of the Shooting Star Museum's aircraft
The Shooting Star Museum is dedicated to the preservation, perpetuation and exhibition of
vintage aircraft, historical aviation items, antique automobiles and early 20th century farming
equipment and gasoline engines. The museum provides an educational opportunity for visitors with
fully operational exhibits.
Some of the Shooting Star Museum's automobiles
As well as an operational grass landing strip, the museum also has an air-conditioned library with
other exhibits, such as uniforms and pictures donated by local air force personnel. The museum
also shows movies, some classic, some modern, on Sunday evenings as a fundraiser. Everybody is
welcome!
Two of the Shooting Star Museum's two wheeled vehicles
The museum's volunteers sometimes bring their other projects with them when they are operating
the museum. If you are particularly lucky you may see some of Ralph Wilhelms' splendid personal collection
which includes a 1921 REO Speedwagon and a 1924 Ford Model T depot hack.
1921 REO Speedwagon and 1924 Ford Model T depot hack
The museum is located 12 miles west of San Antonio and 6 miles south of the historic city of
Castroville.
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