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Historic Brownsville Museum

Museum · Brownsville ·

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Set in the 1928 depot, this museum interprets rail and borderland history, including the rare 1872 Rio Grande Engine No. 1. The Brownsville Historical Association’s listings confirm hours and rotating cultural exhibits.

https://www.brownsvillehistory.org/historic-brownsville-museum-brownsville-historical-association.html

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Local artifacts in a circa-1928 train depot interpreting history

friendly staff

knowledgeable staff

history of texas

antique furniture

steam engine

informative displays

family friendly

wheelchair accessible

641 E Madison St, Brownsville, TX 78520 Get directions

Restroom

Family friendly

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Information

Local artifacts in a circa-1928 train depot interpreting history

friendly staff

knowledgeable staff

history of texas

antique furniture

steam engine

informative displays

family friendly

wheelchair accessible

641 E Madison St, Brownsville, TX 78520 Get directions

Restroom

Family friendly

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Historic Brownsville Museum by null

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Historic Brownsville Museum by null

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Historic Brownsville Museum by null

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