The Colony, Texas: Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Art Museum
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Truck Yard
- Address:
- 5959 Grove Lane, The Colony, TX
- Directions:
- Truck Yard. From Main St. in The Colony, drive east on S. Colony Blvd for one mile. At the stoplight turn right onto Paige Rd. Drive two miles (Paige Rd becomes Plano Pkwy as it crosses under the tollway) and then turn left at the stoplight onto Destination Drive. Drive a third of mile and turn right onto Grove Lane. Drive to the end; you'll see the Truck Yard on the left. The Toilet Seat Museum is in the main building, on the second floor.
- Hours:
- Daily 11am - 2am, except during special events. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 469-401-6764
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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Well into his 90s, a retired plumber-turned-artist filled his garage-museum with 1,400+ fanciful toilet lid artworks. Now displayed in the main building of a food truck beer garden.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [08/25/2019]Visitor Tips and News About Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Art Museum
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So glad we stumbled upon this! Forgotten items and fond memorabilia saved and displayed in the most unlikely of places -- plus live music in a funky, eclectic, sprawling space! I call that a win!
[Lee, 07/05/2023]
Cool place! Wouldn't have found it if it wasn't on Roadside America! I'll be back!
[Clara C, 03/21/2022]
Fascinating fun! Make sure to read about Barney Smith's life in the foyer and scan the QR code to hear him recite his favorite poem. There seems to be a seat for everyone!
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The late Barney Smith curated this collection in his garage for decades. This venue does a great job in enshrining and preserving his outsider art legacy of toilet seat art.