Adult Admission:
Senior Admission:
Student Admission:
Children under 6:
BHA Members:
BISD Students & Teachers:
Military:
$6.00
$4.00
$2.00
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
The Historic Brownsville Museum is located at the old Southern Pacific Railroad Depot. Built in 1928, the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot is recognized as a Texas Historical Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Inside the depot, the museum details the events that led to Brownsville's establishment and displays temporary exhibits that highlight various topics related to local history.
Also included in your admission to the museum are the Simon Celaya Railroad Gallery and the Mary A. Yturria Education Center.
The newly renovated Simón Celaya Railroad Gallery is a dynamic space where visitors of all ages can learn, play, and explore through lively exhibits and hands-on interactives. Made possible in part by the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) Community Placemaking Grants for Quality of Life Projects and MuseWork, the gallery highlights one of the museum’s most treasured artifacts—the 1872 Rio Grande Railroad locomotive. Surrounding displays spark curiosity through sound, motion, and touch, inviting children to discover how a steam engine works, test how a piston powers a locomotive’s wheels, or even predict whether a horse or a train would win a race. At every turn, young learners are encouraged to ask bold questions—“Why?” and “How?”—as they connect with the wonder of early rail travel.
The Mary A. Yturria Education Center was constructed behind the depot building to provide the community with a venue for educational outreach programs, cultural programs, art/cultural exhibits, and various events. The Yturria Education Center is also available for rent for public and private events.
