MUSEUMS
Blue Star Museums | National Endowment for the Arts
Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. The 2025 Blue Star Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, 2025 and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025.
Historical Happy Hour: Presentation & Book Signing: “Puertas Verdes”, A Novel by Manuel Hinojosa
When: Friday, July 18, 2025
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum
641 E Madison Street
Cost: Free for BHA members, non-members $15 if you RSVP and pay before the event, $20 at the door. Sorry no refunds.
For more information, please call (956) 548-1313
A native of the Rio Grande Valley, local author and architect Manuel Hinojosa, will present his novel “Puertas Verdes”. This historical novel delves into the life of Juan Davis Bradburn and his heroic actions in Mexico’s War for Independence. This novel emphasizes Bradburn’s bravery, his role in the Republic of Mexico’s birth, and the significance of his sacrifice. Mr. Hinojosa’s work blends architectural expertise with a deep commitment to preserving and interpreting the rich history of the Texas-Mexico borderlands. Books available for purchase during the Historical Happy Hour and in museum gift shops if you are not able to attend the program. This event is open to the public and for adults 21 years old and older only.
Historical Happy Hour: Game Night
When: August 15, 2025
Time: 5 -7 p.m.
Where: Historic Alonso Building, 510 East St. Charles Street
Cost: Free for BHA members, non-members $15 if you RSVP and pay before the event, $20 at the door.
Sorry, no refunds.
For more information, please call 956-548-1313
It’s game time! Join us at this month’s happy hour for a night filled with your favorite board games. Feel free to bring your own as well. This event is open to the public and for adults 21 years old and older only.
Coming September 2025! Full steam ahead!
Grand Opening of the Simon Celaya Railroad Gallery
Date to be announced.
Where: 641 E. Madison Street, Brownsville, Texas
Sponsored by Brownsville Historical Association, Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation and Muse Work.
Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit: unIdos
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum
641 E Madison Street
Duration: September 16, 2025-October 18, 2025
Cost: Included with paid museum admission.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Brownsville Historical Association will host the exhibit unIdos, curated by Jesus Trevino and Juan Velez. Exhibitors include visual artists from South Texas such as: Alejandro Macias, Cande Aguilar, Gina Gwen Palacios, Omar Gonzalez, Jesus de la Rosa, Angela Scardigno, Josie Castillo, Carlos Limas and more.
Exhibit Opening Reception: unIdos
When: September 19, 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Mary Yturria Education Center
641 E. Madison Street
Cost: Free and open to the public.
The exhibit opening and reception will take place at the Mary Yturria Education Center located at the Historic Brownsville Museum. For more information, please call 956-548-1313.
