HAHM - Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum

06/23/2026

🎨 NOW OPEN AT THE HARLINGEN ARTS & HERITAGE MUSEUM! 🎨

Step into a world where stories, cultures, and creative voices come together in “Edges and Overlaps,” a collaborative exhibition featuring the work of Chris Leonard, Gina Otvos, Adeline Rosales, and Rick Sullivan.

Through ceramics and mixed media, these talented artists explore personal narratives, shared geography, and the rich connections that unite communities across the Rio Grande Valley. Each piece offers a unique perspective while revealing the threads that bind us together.

✨ Opening Reception
📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum – Gallery A

The exhibit will be on display June 23rd through August 29th, giving visitors plenty of time to experience this thought-provoking collection.

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome! Come meet the artists, enjoy an evening of art and conversation, and discover the beauty found where our stories intersect.

📍 Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
2425 Boxwood Street, Harlingen, TX
🕙 Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM
🌐 www.myhahm.org

06/22/2026

🚂 Museum Monday: Did you know?🚂

Have you ever wondered why Harlingen is here?

The answer is the railroad.

When founder Lon C. Hill helped bring the railroad to the area in the early 1900s, it transformed a small settlement into a growing hub of agriculture, commerce, and opportunity. Farmers could ship their crops across the country, businesses opened, and new residents arrived to build a future in the Rio Grande Valley.

Harlingen grew so quickly around the railroad that it earned the nickname "Six-Shooter Junction." Legend has it that passengers arriving by train could often hear gunfire in the distance. Fortunately, it was usually target practice rather than trouble, but the sounds of shooting gave visitors the impression they had arrived in a true Wild West town!

Today, the trains may not define daily life as they once did, but their impact can still be seen throughout our community.

🚂 Sometimes, all it takes is a train stop to change history.
📍 Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
2425 Boxwood Street, Harlingen, TX

🕙 Museum Hours
Tuesday–Saturday | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday

🎟️ Free Admission (Donations Welcome)
🌐 www.myhahm.org

06/19/2026

🎨 SUMMER AT THE MUSEUM IS HERE! 🎨

This summer, experience TWO incredible exhibits, ONE destination, and FREE admission at the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum!

Now on Exhibit:

🦅America 250: Through September 30

🎨 Edges & Overlaps: June 23 through August 10

🥂 Opening Reception for Edges & Overlaps
Thursday, June 25
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
2425 Boxwood Street, Harlingen, TX

🕙 Museum Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

⭐ FREE ADMISSION ⭐

Bring your family and friends, and spend your summer exploring creativity, history, and community at your museum!

🌐 www.myhahm.org

06/19/2026

✨ Thank You, The Algodon Club of the Rio Grande Valley! ✨

The Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Algodón Club of the Rio Grande Valley for choosing our museum as the venue for their beautiful Queen Party.

It was an honor to welcome your members, guests, and honorees to our historic campus. Events like yours help bring our community together while celebrating tradition, friendship, and the rich heritage of the Rio Grande Valley.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of such a special occasion. We wish your Queen and the entire Algodón Club a wonderful and memorable year ahead!

📍 Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
🌐 www.myhahm.org

06/18/2026

😎COME BEAT THE HEAT AT THE HARLINGEN ARTS & HERITAGE MUSEUM!😎

Looking for a cool place to spend the day this summer? Step inside the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum and explore local history, historic buildings, engaging exhibits, and family-friendly fun, all with FREE ADMISSION!

🌟Don't miss our special exhibit:
America 250: Through Our Students' Eyes
Featuring artwork from HCISD students celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. The exhibit is on display through September 30th.

📍 Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
2425 Boxwood Street
Harlingen, TX 78550

🕙 Museum Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday

🌐 Learn more at: www.myhahm.org

06/17/2026

🎨✨ OPENING SOON✨🎨

Step into a world where stories, memories, and creativity come together in unexpected ways.

The Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum is proud to present "Edges and Overlaps", a collaborative exhibition featuring the work of Chris Leonard, Gina Otvos, Adeline Rosales, and Rick Sullivan.

Through ceramics and mixed media, these talented artists explore personal narratives, shared geography, and the rich connections that bind communities throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

🖼️ On display June 23 – August 10
📍 Gallery A | Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum

Join us for the Opening Reception:
🥂 Thursday, June 25
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Come experience an exhibit filled with texture, imagination, and stories that remind us how our lives, histories, and communities overlap in beautiful ways.

📍 Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
2425 Boxwood St., Harlingen, TX
🕙 Open Tuesday–Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

06/15/2026

📬 Museum Mondays 📬

Did you know that one of our favorite parts of the museum isn't an exhibit at all, it's hearing from YOU!

The messages left by our visitors inspire our staff and volunteers every day. Whether you're sharing a favorite exhibit, a cherished family memory, or simply letting us know you enjoyed your visit, your words remind us why preserving and sharing Harlingen's history is so important.

Thank you for being part of our story and helping us continue to preserve our community's heritage for future generations. ❤️

When you visit the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, be sure to stop by our Post Office exhibit and fill out one of our luggage tags with a note, memory, suggestion, or kind word. Then drop it into our mailbox!

📍 Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
2425 Boxwood Street, Harlingen, TX
🕙 Open Tuesday–Saturday | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
🎟️ Free Admission (Donations Appreciated)

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06/12/2026

Historic preservation is always important, but projects like these remind us just how much fun preserving history can be!

A special thank you to Ms. Eileen Mattei for sharing her knowledge, expertise, and passion with us. Today, she taught our team the art of restoring historic markers, helping ensure that these important pieces of our community's story can continue to educate and inspire future generations.

Thank you, Ms. Eileen, for helping us preserve the past, one marker at a time!

06/11/2026