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Tuesday - Saturday: 10am to 4pm CLOSED Sunday & Monday
Some locations are by appointment only.
MUSEUMS
BISD Student Exhibit: Día De Los Muertos
When: Nov. 1 – Nov. 28, 2025
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, Mary Yturria Education Center, 641 E. Madison Street
Cost: Included with paid museum admission. Free for BISD students and teachers (with I.D.)
In honor of Día De Los Muertos, the Brownsville Independent School District’s Fine Arts Department in partnership with B.H.A., invite the community to celebrate their Día De Los Muertos Student Exhibit. Beautiful and original art work by students of all age levels will be on display.
Shades of Haunted History Walking Tour: Fort Brown
When: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
Time: Two separate tour groups: First at 6:15 p.m., the second at 7:15 p.m.
Where: Brownsville Heritage Museum, 1325 E. Washington Street
Cost: $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Sorry no refunds.
To register please call: 956-541-5560
Fort Brown was an important military post on the US-Mexican border. This fort saw various conflicts including the Mexican American War and the Civil War. The first tour begins at 6:15 pm and will be led by Dr. Anthony Knopp, professor emeritus at UTRGV. The second tour begins at 7:15 pm and will be led by Michael Rodriguez. There is a 25-person limit, be sure and register early - spots will fill up fast!
Historical Happy Hour: Halloween Costume Contest
When: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Where: Market Square Event Hall, 625 E. 12th Street
Cost: Free for BHA members, $15 when you RSVP, $20 at the door. Sorry, no refunds.
For more information, please (956) 541-5560
Trick or Treat! Do you have what it takes to win our Halloween costume contest? Come and join us in your scariest or unique attire to win some awesome goodies! Everyone is encouraged to wear their spookiest outfit (even if you are not participating in the contest). Attendees must be 21 years & older.
Exhibit Opening Reception: BISD Student Exhibit: Día De Los Muertos
When: Nov. 1, 2025
Time: 5 – 7pm
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, Mary Yturria Education Center, 641 E. Madison Street
Free and open to the public.
Celebrating the BISD students that participated in the annual Día De Los Muertos. Art work from elementary students through high school level will be displayed. Light refreshments provided.
Celebrate Charles Stillman’s 215th Birthday with a Free Admission Day!
When: Nov. 4, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Historic Brownsville Museum, Costumes of the Americas, Heritage Museum and Stillman House Museum
Cost: Free and open to the public.
The Brownsville Historical Association would like to invite the public to celebrate Charles Stillman’s 215th birthday with a free admission day! Come out and celebrate with us!
Flag Placement for Veterans Day in the Old City Cemetery
When: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025
Time: Meet at 8 a.m.
Where: Old City Cemetery, Corner of 5th Street & E. Madison St.
Cost: Free and open to the public
Join us as we honor the veterans buried at the Old City Cemetery. Over 450 identified veterans representing wars
from the Indian Wars, World War I & II and the Persian Gulf War are buried in the Old City Cemetery. Those buried also represent both Union and Confederate soldiers and several from the Mexican Revolution. A U.S. flag will be placed on each identified veterans’ grave. If you would like to volunteer by placing flags on veteran graves, please call David Parsons at (956) 541-5560. Special thanks to Allison & Dennis Acosta and family for overseeing this honor.
