Museums and galleries in Brownsville

Museums and galleries in Brownsville

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   Brownsville Historical Association

   Main office in charge of operating five historical buildings in Downtown Brownsville. Buildings include the Heritage Museum & Preservation Center, Stillman House, Market Square Research Center, Old City Cemetery Center and The Historic Alonso Building.

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   Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts

   Beautiful arts museum focused on the works of local and Latin American painters.

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   Children's Museum of Brownsville

   Museum involving hands-on activities, events and workshops for children.

   $8; free for children 1 and under

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   Commemorative Air Force Museum

   Air force museum displaying collections of aircraft from World War II. Hosts the annual AirFiesta in mid-February.

   Adults: $6, seniors (55+): $5, kids 12-18: $3, kids under 11: Free

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   Costumes of the Americas

   Museum housing one of the largest collections of traditional clothing worn by indigenous people in Latin American countries.

   $2 per person, children under 10: free

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   Galeria 409

   Art gallery showcasing work from artists in the Rio Grande Valley. It is a two-story building with multiple doors painted in green. Windows are also painted in said color.

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   Historic Brownsville Museum

   Museum displaying the history of Brownsville up to the first half of the 20th century. It uses pictures, maps, along with other visuals to document different aspects of the city from street views to education.

   Adults: $5, seniors: $4, students: $2, children under 6 and BHA members: free

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   Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park

   The site of Battle of Palo Alto. Indoor museum includes artillery and a gift shop. A tour is provided along a walkway to the actual battle site with replicas of the artillery used in the war scattered throughout the place.

   Free

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   Puente Art Studio

   Studio used to teach art classes to children. Admission for this is $20. Also has a gallery with exhibitions. To its exterior, windows and doors are paint in brown, a similar trend with galleries and bars in this area.

   Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM·Free

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    Rusteberg Art Gallery

    Gallery with monthly installations and exhibitions. Primarily used by local artists. Most artwork draw influence from the Spanish culture that is integrated in the city.

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    Southern Pacific Linear Park

    Family-friendly park next to Gladys Porter Zoo and the Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts.

    Free

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    The Historic Alonso Building

    A French and Spanish influence building popular for rentals and events. Includes an art gallery inside, a pool and tables outside for dining.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Brownsville (CC BY-SA 4.0).