Early Washington County
Texas was a very different place in the early to middle part of the 1800’s.
Spanish Texas: Washington County Under Spain
A special exhibit memorializing the role Washington County played as part of the Spanish Empire.
The Life of Brenham’s Federal Building
A pictorial history and year-long centennial celebration!
Lawmen, Lawbreakers, and Soldiers 2016: The Guns of the Texas Rangers
Showcasing artifacts from Phil Coe, Ben Thompson, the American Civil War, and law enforcement.
Lawmen, Lawbreakers, and Soldiers: Texas History Through The Barrel Of A Gun
Rangers, Gunfighters, Sheriffs and Soldiers all come together in this exciting exhibition!
The corner stone of the Federal Building was laid on May 5, 1915 with a grand ceremony.
Originally serving as the United States Post Office, this magnificent building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was eventually transformed into the museum you see today.