Open:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am to 4pm CLOSED Sunday & Monday
Some locations are by appointment only.
MUSEUMS
Holiday Hours
All BHA museums will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and all day on Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Closed all day December 24 and 25, 2025 in observance of the Christmas holiday AND Closed December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026 for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
BISD Student Exhibit: Día De Los Muertos
When: Nov. 1 – Nov. 28, 2025
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, Mary Yturria Education Center, 641 E. Madison Street
Cost: Included with paid museum admission. Free for BISD students and teachers (with I.D.)
In honor of Día De Los Muertos, the Brownsville Independent School District’s Fine Arts Department in partnership with B.H.A., invite the community to celebrate their Día De Los Muertos Student Exhibit. Beautiful and original art work by students of all age levels will be on display.
Celebrate Charles Stillman’s 215th Birthday with a Free Admission Day!
When: Nov. 4, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, Costumes of the Americas, Heritage Museum and Stillman House Museum
Cost: Free and open to the public.
The Brownsville Historical Association would like to invite the public to celebrate Charles Stillman’s 215th birthday with a free admission day! Come out and celebrate with us!
Flag Placement for Veterans Day in the Old City Cemetery
When: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025
Time: Meet at 9 a.m.
Where: Old City Cemetery, Corner of 5th Street & E. Madison St.
Cost: Free and open to the public
Join us as we honor the veterans buried at the Old City Cemetery. Over 450 identified veterans representing wars from the Indian Wars, World War I & II and the Persian Gulf War are buried in the Old City Cemetery. Those buried also represent both Union and Confederate soldiers and several from the Mexican Revolution. A U.S. flag will be placed on each identified veterans’ grave. If you would like to volunteer by placing flags on veteran graves, please call David Parsons at (956) 541-5560. Special thanks to Allison & Dennis Acosta and family for overseeing this honor.
Historical Happy Hour: Texas Embers
When: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025
Time: 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, 641 E. Madison Street
Cost: Free for BHA members, $15 if you RSVP and pay before the event, $20 at the door. Sorry no refunds.
For more information, please (956) 548-1313
Come and learn about Texas Embers, a local favorite at the Brownsville Farmers Market! Mr. and Mrs. Jaramillo of Texas Embers will give a short presentation on their amazing and clean burning candles. Attendees must be 21
years & older.
Department 56 Miniature Holiday Village Exhibit
When: Nov. 25, 2025 - Jan. 17, 2026
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, 641 E Madison Street
Cost: Exhibit is included with paid museum admission.
The Brownsville Historical Association is proud to present its Department 56 Miniature Holiday Village collection. Founded in 1976, the Department 56 Company captures the spirit of Christmas through various themed collections that can be seen throughout the display. Donated by the Gloor family in memory of collector, June Gloor, the exhibit contains over 500 ceramic pieces including figurines, animals, and lit structures. This holiday season create a new tradition with friends and family by visiting this magnificent display!
Historical Happy Hour: Country Christmas
When: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
Time: 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Where: Laureles Ranch House Museum, 1501 East 7th Street
Cost: Free for BHA members, $15 if you RSVP and pay before the event, $20 at the door. Sorry no refunds.
For more information, please (956) 548-1313
Kick up your boots and come celebrate Christmas with the BHA! It’s the holiday season and we are going Country! Gather your friends and join the BHA at the Laureles Ranch House Museum for a chance to sample a signature Christmas cocktail, wine and beer. Attendees must be 21 years & older. For more information call 956-548-1313.
