625 East 12th St.

Brownsville, Texas 78520

(956) 541-5560

‍Originally built in 1850, Market Square opened as an open air market in 1852. For the rest of the 19th century, many Brownsville residents bought their fresh foods from the many stalls found in the Square. Even after being damaged by a hurricane in 1867, Market Square continued to operate as a market on the first floor and city offices on the second. By the 1940s, the stalls had been closed in, and in the 1980s the city bus station opened.

‍The Brownsville Historical Association oversees the indoor area of Market Square. Best suited for large gatherings, this venue can support up to 200 people. The Market Square Event Hall is a versatile venue that has hosted a variety of fundraisers, public programs, festivals, dinners, weddings, and private parties. For more information, please call 956-541-5560 or email rentals@brownsvillehistory.org.

Event Venues Guide

Market Square Rental Agreement

Market Square Rental Fee Schedule

Monday - Thursday

First Hour: $300.00

Additional Hour: $150.00

Day Time Rentals

( 8:00 am- 5:00 pm)

Friday - Sunday

First Hour: $500.00

Additional Hour: $300.00

Weekday Evening

Rentals

Monday - Thursday

Any four (4) hours between the hours of 5:00pm- 11:00pm: $1,500.00

Weekend Evening

Rentals

Friday - Sunday

Any four (4) hours between the hours of 5:00pm- 11:00pm: $2,000.00

The following conditions apply:

• All rentals require a $500.00 damage deposit, separate from the rental fees, to hold their reservation.

• Damage deposit must be paid at the time the rental agreement is signed.

• An additional $400.00 per hour fee is charged for each additional hour beyond contracted rental time.

• Additional $100.00 per hour fee is charged for set-up outside normal business hours (10am-4pm). No charge for teardown but all items must be removed from the building the same day.

• For rentals on major holidays, a 25% charge of the total cost of the rental will be applied. These holidays include: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day (4th of July), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Included in the rental fee:

• Cleaning and preparation of the building (inside and out) for event.

Please note that linens and decorations are not provided.

(Revised and effective 09/01/2026)

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm

CLOSED Sunday & Monday

Some locations by appointment only.

BROWNSVILLE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

1325 E. Washington Street

Brownsville, Texas 78520

1 (956) 541-5560

Open:

Tuesday - Saturday: 10am to 4pm CLOSED Sunday & Monday

Some locations are by appointment only.

MARKET SQUARE EVENT HALL

MARKET SQUARE EVENT HALL

MARKET SQUARE EVENT HALL

Versatile venue for variety of events and private parties.

625 East 12th St.

Brownsville, Texas 78520

(956) 541-5560

Market Square Rental Fee Schedule

Monday - Thursday

First Hour: $300.00

Additional Hour: $150.00

Day Time Rentals

( 8:00 am- 5:00 pm)

Friday - Sunday

First Hour: $500.00

Additional Hour: $300.00

Weekday Evening

Rentals

Monday - Thursday

Any four (4) hours between the hours of 5:00pm- 11:00pm: $1,500.00

Weekend Evening

Rentals

Friday - Sunday

Any four (4) hours between the hours of 5:00pm- 11:00pm: $2,000.00

The following conditions apply:

• All rentals require a $500.00 damage deposit, separate from the rental fees, to hold their reservation.

• Damage deposit must be paid at the time the rental agreement is signed.

• An additional $400.00 per hour fee is charged for each additional hour beyond contracted rental time.

• Additional $100.00 per hour fee is charged for set-up outside normal business hours (10am-4pm). No charge for teardown but all items must be removed from the building the same day.

• For rentals on major holidays, a 25% charge of the total cost of the rental will be applied. These holidays include: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day (4th of July), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Included in the rental fee:

• Cleaning and preparation of the building (inside and out) for event.

Please note that linens and decorations are not provided.

(Revised and effective 09/01/2026)

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday - Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm

CLOSED Sunday & Monday

Some locations by appointment only.

BROWNSVILLE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

1325 E. Washington Street

Brownsville, Texas 78520

1 (956) 541-5560

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