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.

MOSTHistory MysteryCan you help us identify this man?While exploring the museum archives, we came across these photograp...
06/12/2026

MOSTHistory Mystery

Can you help us identify this man?

While exploring the museum archives, we came across these photographs showing construction work taking place at the Museum of South Texas History many years ago. The images feature a young man who appears to have played an important role in the project.

But who is he?

Do you recognize the gentleman in these photographs? Was he a contractor, craftsman, museum employee, volunteer, or someone else connected to the work?

We'd also love to know if anyone remembers this construction project and when it took place.

Share your memories in the comments and help us solve this MOSTHistory Mystery.

Thanks, City of Pharr! We're grateful for the partnership and for the opportunity to share South Texas history with even...
06/06/2026

Thanks, City of Pharr! We're grateful for the partnership and for the opportunity to share South Texas history with even more members of our community.

✨ Don’t forget to RSVP for our Member/Ambassador meeting happening at the Museum of South Texas.
Exclusively for our Chamber Members! Click the link in our bio to do so, see you there!

📜 PAL Ambassador Museum Historical Tour 🚋
Thursday, June 11, 2026
11:30AM - 1:00PM
🚃Departing from Charlie Clark Ribbon Cutting @ 11:00am
📍1605 W. Expwy 83, Pharr, TX. 78577

Registration is now CLOSED for our Cartonería Summer Workshop!To everyone who secured a spot, keep a close eye on your i...
06/05/2026

Registration is now CLOSED for our Cartonería Summer Workshop!

To everyone who secured a spot, keep a close eye on your inbox and text messages - we’ll be sending out more information and details very soon.

We can’t wait to see you all for our first workshop date on Saturday, June 20th at 11:00 AM!

Missed out this time? Stay tuned and keep an eye on our page for upcoming summer events at MOSTHistory!

06/03/2026

Good luck to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight!

06/03/2026

***UPDATE: This event has been postponed! Stay tuned for a new date!***

You're invited to Cody’s Birthday Bash & Block Party! 🎈

Come celebrate with us next Friday June 5th from 5:30 PM to 8 PM at 118 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX for an evening full of music, food, raffles, and family fun…and best of all, it’s FREE! 🥳

Don’t miss the party of the year with our favorite raccoon, Cody! 🎊🎁

06/03/2026
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!

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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