Absolutely a gem of a museum! Loved the Christmas Village and the train, of course. Lovely way to spend an afternoon!

Very interesting, its small but they have many objects preserved from many years ago, one part of a train is from 1876!. I took my children there , and they were happy looking around, they had the chance to activate a toy train also.

The staff was friendly and knowledge. Brownsville history is interesting.

Too small and empty

For $6 its a nice place to get out of your normal weekend routine learn a little about Brownsvilles and how historical this part of the RGV is.

Its a great place to come and receive a little knowledge and history of the city of Brownsville. The train display was also nice. They only charge 6 dollars per guest but if you are military or retired military..i there is no entry fee. Bring the kids and learn together. Great place for some quality family time

Beautiful building, museum needs some attention

What Tremendous Texas History can be Found at The Historic Brownsville Museum.

Decent park in the middle of a neighborhood.

It would have been better if it had been open. Next time.

Small music focused --- a new larger building is being constructed

I have led many presentations here. Unique place to hold events.

Small museum and when we asked the folks there to recommend a local restaurant they said nothing was near. Yet a block away was a bakery and 2 blocks away there are LOTS of non chain restaurants.

Good place to know the city history.

Visited the History Museum. They have a nice collection of Texas memorabilia and historical artifacts. Fun place to visit.

Had a great time!

Beautiful old train depot building with many of the interior features remaining - check out those water fountains! Enjoyed the exhibit on Charro Days.

Very interesting, but doesnt stand out.

Lovely artifacts, great service, staff is well versed in history behind our great city.

Great plan e to visit. Lots of interesting exhibits and inexpensive.

Beautiful Museum. Its filled with culture and amazing pieces.

Fun place to go. Lots of reading but interesting

Great informative museum. Worth your time when visiting the area!

I love visiting it and there’s the 1872 Steam Locomotive Rio Grande 1 at the old Southern Pacific Depot with the museum!

Beautiful place, and good for events. Really recommend it

Very educational I would recommend this place.

Hi Everybody, the Historic Brownsville Museum is the place to get an unusual history and perspective of Brownsville ; overlooking the old train depot where it was built. Surrounded by palms and a well ordered explosion of luscious vegetation, one of the first things you will be greeted with is the shiny polished train engine itself.The house museum is overflowing with period photos from the Mexican American war and as well as artifacts from the last battle of the Civil War which was fought and WON in Fort Brown where the current university is located; unfortunately the news that the South had officially surrendered to the North not yet arrived at the southernmost tip of Texas! This must have come as a crushing surprise to the many famous generals and worn out soldiers who fought here.Many of whom didnt make it home. A large black and white photo of an officer looking down at rows of deceased soldiers that hangs on the side of one of the UTRGV buildings as you head north towards to the highway really brings this reality home.Nevertheless this vivid Spanish colonial house will not only take you back two hundred years over a leisurely two hour visit, with its knives, swords, guns, artifacts, polished wood furniture, changing exhibitions and Daguerro type photos will not only open the door to a era that was at the same time slower and simpler , but at the same time far more dangerous and unstable than today!Once done with your historic step into the past dont miss the stunning collection of necklaces, earrings, mementoes , and a variety of inexpensive keepsakes in the display case on the way out. Staff will be happy to give you information on upcoming exhibits, walks, and other events coming up. If you are looking for a genuine Mexican restaurant to for lunch try La Condesa on Adams street . Quiet relaxed atmosphere and they usually make at least one :tipico guisado and more than one soup just ask for it. Precios bajos y los duenos son gente educados y amables. The place is large. quiet, with large sofas, and comfortable benches with colorful cushions.

A true gem

Great history in this place run by well seasoned staff

Elaborate more about the first settlers, the confederate control in this area and the trade at Baghdad and matamoros before brownsville was evening close to being a town. Elaborate about Indians who were settle in brownsville and what really happened to them. And the railroad that past thru southwest area going to the boca chica area route to move trade of cotton, slaves, rifles and French goods .

Ok

Historic!

Lots of history

Interesting place

Such an informative place

Not open

Come for the history.

I was a decent museum