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Heritage Museum
Stillman house MUSEUM
market square EVENT HALL / research center
COSTUMES OF THE AMERICAS MUSEUM
Historic AlonSo Building
Historic brownsville museum & Mary Yturria Education Center
Historic Laureles
Ranch house Museum
Admission Rates
Historic Brownsville Museum or Heritage Museum and Stillman House Museum:
Adults
Seniors
Students
Children Under 6
Members
BISD Students & Teachers
Military
$6.00
$4.00
$2.00
Free
Free
Free
Free
Day Pass
Day Pass to the Historic Brownsville Museum, Heritage Museum, and Stillman House Museum:
Adults
Seniors
Students
$10.00
$ 6.00
$ 3.00
With 73 years of service, the BHA is dedicated to serving the local community and creating opportunities for every resident to learn about, participate with, and come to an appreciation of the connection between our history and cultural art. We are able to serve the community through our various museums that cover nearly every aspect of Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley's history and culture.
The mission of the Brownsville Historical Association is to preserve, educate, and promote the history, heritage, and cultural arts of Brownsville, Texas and its environs through exhibitions, educational programs, publications, cultural events, and archival collections. The vision of BHA is to improve the quality of life for all residents of Brownsville, Texas and its environs by providing life-long learning experiences about the history, cultural arts, and heritage of the region, and to continue to attract tourism to the heart of Historic Downtown Brownsville.
The Brownsville Historical Association serves the community through nine unique locations and numerous programs throughout the year. We encourage you to consider becoming a member of the BHA to take advantage of everything we have to offer. For more information, feel free to contact the Brownsville Historical Association during business hours.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit: “Nacimientos: A Collection from the Americas”
On display: November 26, 2021- January 8, 2022
Open during regular museum hours
Where: Heritage Museum, 1325 E. Washington St.
Cost: Exhibit is included with paid museum admission.
For more information call: 956-541-5560
Exhibit Reception:
When: Saturday, December 4, 2021
Time: 2PM
Reception is free and open to the public.
The BHA is proud to present a special exhibit this holiday season. The exhibit features “nacimientos” or nativities from the private collections of the members of the Pan American Round Table I. The items in this exhibit have been collected by the PART I ladies over the years. The exhibit will showcase nacimientos from Mexico, Peru, Bolivia and various other countries in Central and South America. A visit to this exhibit will certainly get you in the Christmas spirit!
Department 56 Miniature Holiday Village Exhibit
When: November 26, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, 641 E Madison Street
Cost: Exhibit is included with paid museum admission.
For more information call: 956-548-1313
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 creates a new tradition with friends and family by visiting this magnificent display.
EVENTS
Historical Happy Hour: Christmas Karaoke
When: Friday, December 10, 2021
Time: 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Where: Market Square Event Hall, 625 East 12th St.
Cost: $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Sorry no refunds
Come celebrate Christmas with the BHA! Warm up your vocal chords and get ready to sing the evening away with Christmas themed music. If you’ve never tried karaoke before, you will not regret it! This month's happy hour is sponsored by L&F Distributors. Attendees must be 21 years & older. For more information call 956-548-1313.
Holiday Hours
All BHA museums will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, and all-day Thursday, November 25, 2021, in observance of Thanksgiving. Closed all day December 24 and 25, 2021 in observance of the Christmas holiday AND Closed December 31, 2021, and January 1, 2022.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sundays - Mondays: CLOSED
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