Museum of South Texas History

The Museum of South Texas History is a regional museum in Edinburg focusing on this area and neighboring northern Mexico. Its exhibition spaces feature artifacts and displays covering multiple time periods and communities.

The museum opened in 1967 as the Hidalgo County Historical Museum inside a building originally built as the county jail in 1910. This conversion of a former prison into a cultural space reflects how the community chose to preserve its past.

The Rio Grande Legacy exhibition shares regional heritage through artifacts and stories spanning different time periods. Visitors connect with the deep ties between this area and northern Mexico through these displays.

The museum is located downtown and opens on most days during standard afternoon and morning hours. Visitors should allow time to see both exhibition areas, as there is considerable content to explore.

The museum houses two specialized film theaters with distinctive designs - one resembles a steamboat bow and the other a historic packing shed. These unusual spaces transform historical films into immersive experiences for visitors.

Location: Edinburg

Fee: Yes

Address: North Closner Boulevard

Opening Hours: url=https://mosthistory.org/visitor-information/

Phone: +1(956)3836911

GPS coordinates: 26.30284,-98.16138

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:43