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Discover our History, Heritage & Cultural Arts
Heritage Museum
Historic AlonSo Building
Stillman house MUSEUM
Historic brownsville museum & Mary Yturria Education Center
market square EVENT HALL / research center
Historic Laureles
Ranch house Museum
Old city cemetery & Old city cemetery center
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 71 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
An Art Exhibit: Impressions from Brownsville
When: May 11, 2019 – July 27, 2019
Where: Heritage Museum, Vezzetti Room, 1325 E. Washington Street
Cost: Included with paid museum admission.
In honor of Preservation Month, Juan Velez, Historic Preservation Officer and BHA Board Member will exhibit a collection of art work featuring historic buildings of Brownsville.
EVENTS
4th Annual Father’s Day Classic Car Show
When: Saturday, June 15, 2019 – 6 to 8 pm
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, Museum Parking Lot
On the corner of 6th Street and E. Madison Street (Weather Permitting)
For more information call: 956-548-1313
Cost: Free and open to the public.
In celebration of Father’s Day, BHA is hosting our 4th Annual Father’s Day Classic Car Show. The event will feature classic cars, antique hot rods, muscle cars and convertibles. This will be fun for the whole family and a great way spend time with Dad.
June Historical Happy Hour: Summer Begins
When: Friday, June 21, 2019 – 5 to 7 pm
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, 641 E. Madison Street
Cost: Free for BHA members, $5 if you RSVP and pay before the event, $10 at the door. Sorry no refunds.
Register today by calling: 956-548-1313
Come in from the hot sweltering heat and cool down with the B.H.A. Cold beer and fresh eats await you at the Museum. Follow us on Facebook to receive more information and get a preview of featured beers. Thank you L&F Distributors for making this program possible!
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sundays - Mondays: CLOSED
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