Hotel near Rankin Historic Museum, TX

Book a stay at Riata Inn Rankin, our affordable hotel near Rankin Historic Museum, Texas. As the only accommodation choice in Rankin, we offer close and convenient lodgings to the museum.

series of antique pistols lined up

Getting There

Visit the Historic Museum with ease from our property. Located just 0.5 miles away, you can choose to walk, bike, or drive there.

  • Drive – the drive will only take you about 2 minutes.
  • Walk – a short and easy walk, arrive at the venue within 10 minutes on foot.
  • Bike – riding your bicycle there will only take you 3 minutes.

Stay at Riata Inn, the only hotel close to Rankin Historic Museum, Texas.

Things to See

Based around famous Rankin rancher, Ira Yates, the Rankin Museum has been converted from its former glory as the area’s first fireproof hotel to this beautiful, historical museum. Boasting copious 1920s artifacts, the museum is a must see for any history buff visiting the Rankin area.

The museum retains its 1920s charm with steam-filled radiators and louvered doors. As you walk in, find yourself captivated by the original hotel furniture, a vintage telephone booth, and ceiling fan, which still decorate the lobby. Some of the highlights you can expect to see in the museum include:

  • Prohibition-era relics
  • Elegant period clothing
  • Western & cowboy-related artifacts
  • Vintage license plates from the 1920s
antique telephone
antique telephone

Things to See

Based around famous Rankin rancher, Ira Yates, the Rankin Museum has been converted from its former glory as the area’s first fireproof hotel to this beautiful, historical museum. Boasting copious 1920s artifacts, the museum is a must see for any history buff visiting the Rankin area.

The museum retains its 1920s charm with steam-filled radiators and louvered doors. As you walk in, find yourself captivated by the original hotel furniture, a vintage telephone booth, and ceiling fan, which still decorate the lobby. Some of the highlights you can expect to see in the museum include:

  • Prohibition-era relics
  • Elegant period clothing
  • Western & cowboy-related artifacts
  • Vintage license plates from the 1920s
old horse horseshoe hanging horns down on a rusty nail on a dark wooden wall

Plan a Visit

Before you visit, check out some quick facts about the museum:

  • Hours - Thursday & Friday: 2-5 PM, Saturday: 1-5 PM
  • Admission to the museum is free!
  • Address: 100 W 1st, Rankin, Texas 79778

We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel near Rankin Historic Museum, Texas.