Museum of South Texas History

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The Museum of South Texas History is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. It is located in downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. Founded in 1967 as the Hidalgo County Historical Museum in the 1910 Hidalgo County Jail, the museum has grown over the decades through a series of expansions to occupy a full city block. In 2003 following the

completion of a 22,500 square foot expansion, the museum was renamed the Museum of South Texas History to better reflect its regional scope. Today, the museum preserves and presents the borderland heritage of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico through its permanent collection and the Margaret H. McAllen Memorial Archives and exhibits spanning prehistory through the 20th century. For more information about MOSTHistory, including becoming a FRIEND, visit MOSTHistory.org, like us on Facebook, follow on Twitter and Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel or call +1-956-383-6911.

What a wonderful group! We love seeing visitors make connections between their own experiences and the stories found thr...
06/02/2026

What a wonderful group! We love seeing visitors make connections between their own experiences and the stories found throughout the museum. Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We hope you'll come back and visit again soon. ❤️

06/01/2026
05/29/2026

Join us for a plática with Cristina Trejo-Vasquez, CEO of Knapp Community Care Foundation!

Discover the art of Cartonería at MOSTHistory!Young artists are invited to explore the traditional Mexican art of papier...
05/29/2026

Discover the art of Cartonería at MOSTHistory!

Young artists are invited to explore the traditional Mexican art of papier-mâché in this free, hands-on workshop. Participants will create their own Cartonería-inspired artwork while learning about a vibrant artistic tradition that has been celebrated in Mexico for generations.

This is a two-part workshop, and participants should plan to attend both sessions.

June 20 & June 27
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Museum of South Texas History
200 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg

Open to ages 8–13. Parents are welcome to join in the fun.

Space is limited and registration is required. Reserve your spot today!

Staff and trustees of MOSTHistory were honored to attend the Edinburg Mayor's Prayer Breakfast this morning. We apprecia...
05/29/2026

Staff and trustees of MOSTHistory were honored to attend the Edinburg Mayor's Prayer Breakfast this morning. We appreciated the opportunity to join community leaders, organizations, and residents for a meaningful gathering focused on service, reflection, and the values that bring our community together.

Thank you to the City of Edinburg and all who helped make this event possible.

05/29/2026

Join us today at 2 p.m. for Museum Plática featuring Cris Trejo-Vasquez of the Knapp Community Care Foundation.

We’ll be talking about community care, partnerships, and the work being done to support families across the Mid-Valley.

Watch live on Facebook right here on our page.

Empty Bowls is coming back to MOSTHistory.We’re proud to once again partner with Food Bank RGV for the second Empty Bowl...
05/27/2026

Empty Bowls is coming back to MOSTHistory.

We’re proud to once again partner with Food Bank RGV for the second Empty Bowls Paint Party at the museum. Last year’s event brought together people from across the community for an evening that was creative, meaningful, and a whole lot of fun.

Join us as we paint bowls that will become part of the Food Bank RGV’s Empty Bowls fundraiser, helping support families across the Rio Grande Valley.

August 12
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$10 donation per person

No painting experience needed. Just come ready to create something meaningful and be part of a great community event.

05/26/2026

Join us Friday at 2 p.m. for Museum Plática featuring Cris Trejo-Vasquez of the Knapp Community Care Foundation.

We’ll be talking about the people, partnerships, and programs helping strengthen communities across the Mid-Valley and why this work matters so much right here in South Texas.

Catch the conversation live on Facebook.

This weekend is the perfect time to make a museum day happen. Thanks to the support of H-E-B, MOSTHistory will offer FRE...
05/20/2026

This weekend is the perfect time to make a museum day happen.

Thanks to the support of H-E-B, MOSTHistory will offer FREE admission Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24!

Come wander the galleries, revisit your favorite exhibits, bring the kids, bring your grandparents, or finally come see what everyone’s always talking about. From mammoths to South Texas stories, there’s something here that connects all of us.

Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24
FREE admission all weekend long

We’d love to see y’all at the museum. ❤️

Address

200 N Closner Boulevard
Edinburg, TX
78541

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19563836911

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