The Weslaco Museum

The Weslaco Museum The Weslaco Museum aims to preserve the unique history and culture of Weslaco, as well as to educate and instill a sense of pride in our hometown.
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"Our mission is to preserve the unique history and culture of Weslaco to educate and instill a sense of pride in our hometown."

Due to possible rain and weather conditions, our Saturday speaker presentation has been rescheduled to May 30th at 2PM.J...
05/22/2026

Due to possible rain and weather conditions, our Saturday speaker presentation has been rescheduled to May 30th at 2PM.

Join us for a presentation by Laura Barrera Lamb on “Sugarcane and Labor in the RGV.” We hope to see you there for this insightful discussion on the history and labor of the Rio Grande Valley.

We invite you to visit the Weslaco Museum during the final week of Will’n in Weslaco’s art exhibition. This art display ...
05/19/2026

We invite you to visit the Weslaco Museum during the final week of Will’n in Weslaco’s art exhibition. This art display will remain on view through May 23rd, offering a last opportunity to experience the creativity it has brought. Inspired by this year’s production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It, the exhibition showcases a stunning collection of original works by local and regional artists. Don’t miss your chance to view these beautiful masterpieces.

A big thank you to Ms. April Peralez-Gonzalez, her students and Margo Elementary for inviting us to Career Day last week...
05/13/2026

A big thank you to Ms. April Peralez-Gonzalez, her students and Margo Elementary for inviting us to Career Day last week! We enjoyed teaching the kids about Weslaco’s rich history and what it’s like to work at a museum.

This past Saturday, May 9th, our staff had the honor of being at the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park to com...
05/12/2026

This past Saturday, May 9th, our staff had the honor of being at the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the Battle of Palo Alto. It was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the history of that significant day and to honor all those who played a part in shaping our nation’s story.

Our staff will be at the palo alto battlefield national historic park to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the battle...
05/08/2026

Our staff will be at the palo alto battlefield national historic park to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the battle of palo alto. The event is free and open to the public!

Location: 7200 paredes Line rd, Brownsville, TX
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: Free!

Join us on May 23 at 2 PM for our Saturday Speaker Series. We are excited to welcome Laura Barrera Lamb, who will presen...
05/08/2026

Join us on May 23 at 2 PM for our Saturday Speaker Series. We are excited to welcome Laura Barrera Lamb, who will present on the sugar strikes and worker experiences in the Rio Grande Valley. Her presentation is titled “Sugarcane and Labor in the RGV.”

The Weslaco Museum is looking for a qualified candidate for Executive Director! If you’re interested, visit the Applicat...
05/05/2026

The Weslaco Museum is looking for a qualified candidate for Executive Director! If you’re interested, visit the Applications/Forms tab at www.weslacomuseum.org or email our Board President, Gina Silva, at [email protected] ✨

Expressing interest does not guarantee the position

📰 Interested in leading the Weslaco Museum? Visit weslacomuseum.org (More/Applications) for information on how to apply.
04/27/2026

📰 Interested in leading the Weslaco Museum? Visit weslacomuseum.org (More/Applications) for information on how to apply.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Public Lecture featuring Professor Joseph Alulis. Don’t forget, our artist e...
04/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Public Lecture featuring Professor Joseph Alulis. Don’t forget, our artist exhibition will be on display until May 16th! Come vote for your favorite artist! 🎨Next Saturday is Free Saturday🗓️

The 2026 Texas Association of Museums conference kicked off this week in McAllen, Tx. The Weslaco Museum was honored to ...
04/22/2026

The 2026 Texas Association of Museums conference kicked off this week in McAllen, Tx. The Weslaco Museum was honored to be chosen by the Relic Wranglers, a group of Collections Managers and professionals from across Texas, who helped organize and catalogue the Museum’s military collection. We are beyond thankful for the assistance and expertise of the Relic Wranglers!

The Weslaco Museum happily welcomed four new board members during its Annual Meeting on April 12th. We are excited to ha...
04/21/2026

The Weslaco Museum happily welcomed four new board members during its Annual Meeting on April 12th. We are excited to have new ideas and support. Here’s to a new chapter.

Address

500 S. Texas Boulevard
Weslaco, TX
78596

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(956) 968-9142

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