Republic of the Rio Grande Museum

Republic of the Rio Grande Museum The official page of the Republic of the Rio Grande® Museum in Laredo, Texas. It was once the home of Bartolomé García, prominent rancher and mayor of Laredo.

The REPUBLIC OF THE RÍO GRANDE® Museum is housed in one of Laredo's oldest structures located on San Agustín Plaza in downtown Laredo. The museum is a Mexican vernacular structure, constructed in 1830 with an 1860 addition. According to tradition, in 1840, the structure served as the capitol of the Republic of the Río Grande. The Museum is considered a historic house museum which features displays

recreating an authentic c.1830 home in Laredo. The building is a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark and a Contributing Structure to the San Agustín National Register District.

Address

1005 Zaragoza Street
Laredo, TX
78040

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+19567273480

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