The Colony, TX 
The Colony, TX 
The Colony
Barney Smith’s
Toilet Seat Art Museum
We ALWAYS leave the seat up
With 1400+ original toilet seats across decades—Barney Smith’s legacy finds its home right here at Truck Yard in the Colony. Feast your eyes on Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum. Free and open to the public during business hours.
Details
Hours
Mon-Wed
Thurs
Fri-Sat
Sun
4pm – Midnight
11am – Midnight
11am – 1am
11am – Midnight
Subject to closures for
private parties
Where it all started
Barney opened the original museum in his backyard garage in 1992, quickly earning love from locals and tourists alike. With national buzz and a spectacular collection of eclectic, whimsical art, it was clear Truck Yard was the perfect next home when Barney decided to retire.
“I’d like to be remembered for how a person could save a lot of stuff [and] showing them it needs to be saved–maybe not on a toilet seat, but they can save what has come their way instead. Showing that it’s worth something.”
Barney Smith
A new home
In May 2019, we showcased Barney’s talent for transforming forgotten items into art—something we truly appreciate at Truck Yard. We hope to see you at the museum soon!
The best way to avoid a crappy party?
You throw your soiree among the seats! Nothing classes up an event more than throwing it in a museum, after all. Rent out the Toilet Seat Museum for your next party.