1325 E. Washington Street | Brownsville, Texas 78520 | info@brownsvillehistory.org | 1 (956) 541-5560
DONATE
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 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
BISD Student Exhibit: Autism Awareness
Cost: Included with paid museum admission. Free for BISD students and teachers (with I.D.)
An Art Exhibit: Impressions from Brownsville
Cost: Included with paid museum admission.
EVENTS
12th Annual Civil War Park Day 2019
When: Saturday, April 13, 2019
Where: Debris cleanup: 9 a.m.–noon at the Fort Brown Earthworks (old Fort Brown Memorial Golf Course off River Levee Road) And Living History event at the Historic Market Square (1150 Market Square Street)
Cost: Free & open to the public.
Park Day is an annual event sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust, formerly the Civil War Trust, which enlists volunteers to clean, repair, and learn about local battlefields. Come hear from local historians about battlefields and other military sites. A Civil War living history event will take place in the afternoon at Market Square.
4th Annual Crafts for a Cause Fundraiser
When: Saturday, April 20, 2019 – 7 to 10 pm
Where: Laureles Ranch House Museum, 1501 E. 7th Street (Linear Park)
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: Juan Ricarte, 956-578-2313
Join the Brownsville Craft Beer Enthusiasts at the Laureles Ranch House Museum. Guests will sample Texas craft beers while listening to music and enjoying local food samples. B.C.B.E. will also be holding a silent auction and feature local food vendors. A portion of the proceeds benefit the BHA.
April Historical Happy Hour: Spring is in the air!
When: Friday, April 26, 2019 – 5 to 7 pm
Where: Stillman House Museum & Gardens, 1325 E. Washington Street
Rain location: Historic Brownsville Museum
Cost: Free for BHA members, $5 if you RSVP and pay before the event, $10 at the door. Sorry no refunds.
RSVP by calling: 956-548-1313
Spring is the best time of the year! Flowers pop up and fill our gardens with yellow, blue, white, pink & lilac. Come celebrate the season with us. 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
BECOME A BHA MEMBER
SIGN UP