Republic of Texas Museum

Republic of Texas Museum Museum Hours
Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Last admission: 2:30 PM

The mission of The Republic of Texas Museum is to preserve the heritage of The Republic of Texas historic period and to educate the public about the history and culture of that time.

The Birth of Texas Series from Night Heron Media is a true epic. Chronicling Texas from the Indians and the Spanish unt...
06/05/2026

The Birth of Texas Series from Night Heron Media is a true epic. Chronicling Texas from the Indians and the Spanish until Statehood, the series totals almost 20 hours of award-winning documentary film featuring the top 50 Scholars on this portion of our history. Some of the films have run on multiple Texas PBS stations, and now Austin & the Republic, the final movie in the eight-part series, is ready to premiere!

Please join us at the Republic of Texas History Center at 810 San Marcos Street in East Austin on Thursday, June 18, for the world premiere of Austin & the Republic. The ticketed reception begins at 5:30 PM, and the film screening will run from 6:30 to 8:00, with proceeds benefiting the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages are included in the ticket price. A free pre-event will take place next door at the historic French Legation State Historic Site, beginning at 4:30 PM.

The premiere offers a rare and exclusive chance to meet more than a dozen top Texas historians and managers of the Texas Revolution-related state historic sites used as filming locations for the Birth of Texas Series. Filmmaker Mike Vance, who produced and directed all eight films, will be on hand to answer questions. It will be a Texas Star-studded evening.

Some tickets remain for the reception and movie premiere at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/austin-the-republic-film-premiere-2

You may also register at https://drtinfo.org/ (From the menu, select Events / Event List).

Happy DRT Convention Week! Hope it brought renewed inspirations.Maybe you noticed the Old Chisholm Trail marker when yo...
05/30/2026

Happy DRT Convention Week! Hope it brought renewed inspirations.

Maybe you noticed the Old Chisholm Trail marker when you pulled up to unload at the Sheraton Downtown in Fort Worth? Did you envision cowboys, horses, and cattle drives?

The Chisholm Trail, established during late Civil War years, was a route for moving livestock and wagon cargo from South Texas to the Leavenworth, Pawnee and Western Railroad (LP&W) depots in Kansas. (The railroad was renamed Kansas Pacific Railway in 1869.) Fortunes were lost and made in development and use of the Trail, and the ability to transport was no less valuable during the Republic of Texas years.

The most common engine used on the Trail and in the Republic was the organic and dependable horse. In fact, horses were vital in the fight for Texas Independence. They provided speedy mobility for communication and for transferring food and supplies. A lot of time was invested stealing horses back-and-forth between the Texas Rangers and the opposition, especially during the Runaway Scrape.

On your next visit to the museum, spend a few moments imagining how most of these now-artifacts may have arrived in Texas. Most added some comfort to the tough life of a pioneer.

All thanks to a horse.

To see more photos from the convention, visit the DRT page at https://www.facebook.com/drtinfo.

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas remember the day the Texas Army defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Ja...
04/22/2026

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas remember the day the Texas Army defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, securing its independence. And it happened 190 years ago today.

Check out the DRT page to view some of the events held today - https://www.facebook.com/drtinfo .

Announcing: The museum’s Special Quilt Exhibit is officially open.Welcome all quilters, quilt aficionados, and lovers o...
04/17/2026

Announcing: The museum’s Special Quilt Exhibit is officially open.

Welcome all quilters, quilt aficionados, and lovers of Texas history!

April 11th gave us beautiful weather for the DRT Texas History Symposium 2026.The day began with pastries and fruit in t...
04/13/2026

April 11th gave us beautiful weather for the DRT Texas History Symposium 2026.

The day began with pastries and fruit in the upstairs gallery, then Past President General & Historian General Carolyn Raney officially opened the Symposium by welcoming guests.

Next, Chaplain General Kathleen Townzen/Museum Committee Chair gave the invocation, followed by pledges to the flags, led by Charlene Buck/Museum Charter Membership.

Then, the morning’s guest speaker, James E. Brasher, author of "11 Days on the Colorado: The Pivotal Battle Unfought", presented details about little-known acts that had occurred just prior to the Battle at San Jacinto. In addition to “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember Goliad!”, these dramatic events had further amped-up the Texian passion in that decisive fight.

Lunch followed in the first floor gallery, but there was also time to visit the Museum, walk the grounds, shop at the museum store, and bid on items in the Silent Auction.

Next, forensic sculptor Amanda Danning took the floor. Attendees were almost spellbound as she explained how bones of a human skull can divulge how its owner lived and died. The intrigue was compounded when she told the tales of the six Mexican Army skulls found in the battlefield following the Battle at San Jacinto.

As the afternoon wound down, the winning bids of the Silent Auction were announced and the Benediction was given. Old friends had been greeted, new friends had been made, and the Republic of Texas had reigned.

It was a great day to celebrate 190 years of Texas history.

The DRT Texas History Symposium 2026 was held April 11th. Our morning guest speaker was James E. Brasher, author of "11...
04/13/2026

The DRT Texas History Symposium 2026 was held April 11th. Our morning guest speaker was James E. Brasher, author of "11 Days on the Colorado: The Pivotal Battle Unfought". He presented details about little-known acts that had occurred just prior to the Battle at San Jacinto. In addition to “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember Goliad!”, these dramatic events had further amped-up the Texian passion in that decisive fight.

The DRT Texas History Symposium 2026 was held April 11th. After our first guest speaker, lunch followed. There was als...
04/13/2026

The DRT Texas History Symposium 2026 was held April 11th. After our first guest speaker, lunch followed. There was also time to visit the Museum, walk the grounds, shop at the museum store, and bid on items in the Silent Auction.

The DRT Texas History Symposium 2026 was held April 11th. Our afternoon guest speaker was forensic sculptor Amanda Dann...
04/13/2026

The DRT Texas History Symposium 2026 was held April 11th. Our afternoon guest speaker was forensic sculptor Amanda Danning. Attendees were almost spellbound as she explained how bones of a human skull can divulge how its owner lived and died. The intrigue was compounded when she told the tales of the six Mexican Army skulls found in the battlefield following the Battle at San Jacinto.

Members of the DRT Alamo Mission Chapter, Lacey Hernandez, Claire Hart, Karen Johnson, and Edie Grimes attended the Muse...
04/13/2026

Members of the DRT Alamo Mission Chapter, Lacey Hernandez, Claire Hart, Karen Johnson, and Edie Grimes attended the Museum's Texas History Symposium 2026. Click on the shared image below to view the event through their eyes...

In addition to the Republic of Texas Museum, the DRT and/or DRT Chapters offer other Republic-era museums. The Cradle, ...
04/08/2026

In addition to the Republic of Texas Museum, the DRT and/or DRT Chapters offer other Republic-era museums. The Cradle, located in Galveston, Texas, was the birthplace of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Read more in The Cradle Newsletter at https://files.constantcontact.com/af7265a5201/dd26bcab-8994-4dad-b131-b97e2005f9c5.pdf?rdr=true .

Plan to visit The Cradle? Please view details at https://www.drtinfo.org/Members/Members/Preservation/001Cradle.aspx?hkey=828a30da-90ec-417f-aeaf-9cd939c3e3a2 .

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