Texas Cotton Gin Museum

History’s alive at the Official Cotton Gin Museum of Texas, home of the oldest operating cotton gin in America. The Burton Farmers Gin is powered by a 1925 Bessemer engine- the largest of its vintage still operating in the USA! Recognized by the ASME, National Trust for Historic Preservation, National Register of Historic Places, Smithsonian Institution, and the Texas Historical Commission, museum guests are transported to an era that defined the American Spirit. Thousands of visitors from around the world tour the historic cotton gin where it has stood since 1914. Exhibits highlighting tools, equipment, oral histories and photographs make the history of cotton come to life for all ages. Daily tours offer visitors a fun and educational presentation on cotton where they discover its impact on Texas and American history, and learn how the seeds are separated from the soft white fibers. Audiences of all ages enjoy the video “Cotton: From Wagon to Finished Bale” in the Centennial Theater. The guided tour of the historic gin is always a highlight! The museum’s biggest day of the year comes with the annual Burton Cotton Gin Festival held each April on the 3rd weekend in April (moves to the 4th weekend for Easter). Come join the fun and help preserve history!