1325 E. Washington Street | Brownsville, Texas 78520 | info@brownsvillehistory.org | 1 (956) 541-5560
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UPDATE: Reopening & The Executive Order from The Governor
On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, the BHA re-opened the Historic Brownsville Museum, the Heritage Museum and the Stillman House Museum. We continue to receive guidance from the CDC and state and local authorities in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please check our Facebook and Instagram accounts and our website for updates and information.
All programs have been canceled through the end of August. We hope to re-instate events and programs this fall. Please check our social media and this website for updates.
If you have questions regarding a rental at one of our facilities please call 956-372-1515, or email us at rentals@brownsvillehistory.org
"End of Summer Fundraiser!"
Discover our History, Heritage & Cultural Arts - History Museum
Heritage Museum
Stillman house MUSEUM
market square EVENT HALL / research center
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.
NEWS
THE BROWNSVILLE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION RECEIVES HUMANITIES TEXAS RELIEF GRANT!
The Brownsville Historical Association (BHA) in Brownsville, Texas, is the recipient of a Humanities Texas Relief Grant in the amount of $10,000.00.
END OF SUMMER FUNDRAISER!
As we say goodbye to summer we have a series of raffle lined up as we end the season. Here's a look at the last prize. The End of Summer Fundraiser is a fundraising effort in support of the Brownsville Historical Association's educational programming, exhibits, history and research programs.
Drawing Date: September 25, 2020
for Southwest Flights Fundraiser: $50 each. Prize: 2 round-trip domestic Southwest flights
EXHIBITS
Sorry, no temporary or traveling exhibits at this time.
EVENTS
Sorry, no events at this time.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sundays - Mondays: CLOSED
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