Last updated: 8/10/2011
Weslaco, Texas
Street Address
500 S Texas BlvdWeslaco, TX 78596
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 8062Weslaco, TX 78596
phone: 956-968-9142
e-mail: director@weslacomuseum.org
web: www.weslacomuseum.org

Hours

Tuesday - Saturday
10 AM - 4 PM

Admissions

Adults $4, Students & Seniors $3, Children 5-17 $2 children 5 and under free.

Museum Type(s)

Art

Staff

Sandra De La Fuente
phone:
Audrey Hazlett
phone:
e-mail:
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.

Artifact Collections

Early 20th century farming and city history

Research Collections

Varied topics, partaing to the Rio Grande Valley and Weslaco

Educational Programs

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

Library
Access: General Public
Appointment required: No
Publications

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

Exhibitions
Museum Events
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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Museum Trustee Association Spring Forum 2024

April 10 - 14, 2024

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Texas Association of Museums 2024 Lubock Annual Conference

April 14 - 17, 2024

Lubbock, Texas

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

Worland, Wyoming

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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