Weslaco Museum Weslaco, Texas

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 8062
Weslaco, TX 78599

Street Address

515 South Kansas
Weslaco, TX 78596

Phone: 956-968-9142
Fax: 956-447-0955
Web: www.Weslaco.com

Admissions

Free

Description

To instill the citizens of the Weslaco area pride and appreciation in their history and culture; to be unique cultural, educational, and informational resource for the City of Weslaco, and become an important tourist destination.

History

A Brief History During the sixties, civic leaders requested various clubs and businesses to gather artifacts to help the city of Weslaco celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Items were displayed at the Edinburg Museum and provided a resource for a book about Weslaco's early years.This stimulated civic leaders to find a permanent home for these artifacts. Worlds Smallest Museum City officials helped find a privately owned site near Texas Blvd. & 5th street. In 1971 the museum found its first home in a building that still stands, known by some as the "world's smallest museum." Our Current Home After many moves, the museum came to blossom at the old library site on Kansas. We are open at 515 S. Kansas next to the Weslaco Public Library. Volunteer docents will welcome you on Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1-4 p.m.

Artifacts Collections

Early 20th century farming and city history

Research Collections

Varied topics, partaing to the Rio Grande Valley and Weslaco

Library

Access: General Public
Appointment required: False

Services




Publications

Newsletter- quarterly' "Images of America: Weslaco, Texas" and "images of America: Hidalgo County, Texas"

Facilities

The faciliity is wheel-chair accessible with approximately 5,000 sq. ft.. 3,000 sq. ft. devoted to exhibitoin area.

Programs

Exhibits, programs for adults and children, docent training program and tours for school children.

Staff

Audrey Hazlett, Museum Coordinator
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Museum Type

History

Governance

Type: 501 ( c ) (3)



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