HAHM - Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum

HAHM - Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum To preserve, celebrate, and share the rich history, art, and cultural heritage of Harlingen.

🎁 Looking for a Unique Gift for Someone Special? 🎁Skip the big box stores and discover something truly special at The Re...
06/02/2026

🎁 Looking for a Unique Gift for Someone Special? 🎁

Skip the big box stores and discover something truly special at The Red Gift Shop located inside the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum Visitor Center!

From fun games and educational toys to beautiful jewelry, unique T-shirts, books, home décor, and one-of-a-kind treasures, there's something for everyone on your gift list. Whether you're shopping for a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or "just because," you're sure to find a gift with a little extra heart.

❤️ Best of all, The Red Gift Shop is completely owned and operated by dedicated volunteers and the Rio Grande Valley Museum Association. Every purchase helps support the preservation and sharing of Harlingen's rich history.

📍 The Red Gift Shop
Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum Visitor Center
2425 Boxwood St., Harlingen, TX

🕒 Open Tuesday–Saturday
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Come browse, shop local, and support your museum while finding the perfect gift!

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🎨Join Us This Saturday for the Opening Reception of "Celebrating America 250: Through Our Students' Eyes"! 🎨Come experie...
06/02/2026

🎨Join Us This Saturday for the Opening Reception of "Celebrating America 250: Through Our Students' Eyes"! 🎨

Come experience America through the eyes of the next generation! We are proud to showcase the incredible creativity, talent, and perspectives of HCISD student artists in this special exhibition honoring America's 250th Anniversary.

✨ View inspiring student artwork
✨ Celebrate our community's young creators
✨ Enjoy a fun afternoon at the museum

📅 Opening Reception
Saturday, June 6
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
2425 Boxwood Street, Harlingen, TX

🕙 Museum Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
🎟️ Always FREE Admission

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate the amazing students who have shared their vision of America through art. We can't wait to see you there!

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Museum Monday: Did You Know? 🐄💦Before it became known as Harlingen City Lake, locals called it “Laguna Las Vacas”, Spani...
06/01/2026

Museum Monday: Did You Know? 🐄💦

Before it became known as Harlingen City Lake, locals called it “Laguna Las Vacas”, Spanish for “Lake of the Cows!”

Why? Before the Stock Laws were put into effect, cattle from the village often wandered into the muddy lake and became stuck! According to local history, it cost $10 to pull a cow out of the mud — quite a hefty price in the early 1900s!

As Harlingen grew, city leaders worked to protect the community’s water supply by adopting Stock Laws and ordinances to keep livestock away from the lake. What was once a muddy watering spot for wandering cattle eventually became an important city reservoir, helping support a growing Harlingen.

Today, Harlingen City Lake continues to serve an important purpose as part of the city’s water system and remains one of Harlingen’s quiet historic treasures.

💬 Had you ever heard the story of “Laguna Las Vacas”?

📍 Come explore more Harlingen history at the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
2425 Boxwood St., Harlingen, TX

🕰️ Museum Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM
Closed Sundays and Mondays

🎟️ Always FREE Admission!

🎨✨ Looking for something fun, inspiring, and FREE to do in Harlingen? Come explore the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum!...
05/30/2026

🎨✨ Looking for something fun, inspiring, and FREE to do in Harlingen? Come explore the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum!

Discover fascinating history, beautiful art exhibits, and unique stories that celebrate our community—all with FREE admission year-round! Whether you’re visiting for the first time or stopping by again, there’s always something new to experience.

📍 2425 Boxwood St. | Harlingen, TX

🕙 Museum Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday

Bring the family, invite a friend, and spend the day soaking up history, art, and culture right here in Harlingen! 🖼️✨

✨ Come experience “America 250: Through Our Students’ Eyes” at the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum!Explore this inspiri...
05/29/2026

✨ Come experience “America 250: Through Our Students’ Eyes” at the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum!

Explore this inspiring exhibit featuring student artwork celebrating America’s story, history, and future through the eyes of the next generation. From creativity to patriotism, this exhibit is full of imagination and talent you won’t want to miss! ❤️🤍💙

🎉 Join us for the Opening Reception!
📅 Saturday, June 6
🕐 1 PM – 3 PM

Meet the talented young artists and celebrate their incredible work with us during this special community event!

📍 Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
2425 Boxwood St. | Harlingen, TX

🕙 Museum Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday

🎟️ Admission is always FREE!

Celebrate America through the eyes of the next generation! ⭐

✨ There’s still time to experience the bold colors and striking abstract works of Alan Hollander at the Harlingen Arts &...
05/27/2026

✨ There’s still time to experience the bold colors and striking abstract works of Alan Hollander at the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum! 🎨

Don’t miss your chance to explore “Speaking in Tones” before the exhibit closes on May 30. Whether you’re an art lover or just looking for something inspiring to do, this vibrant exhibit is one you won’t want to miss!

🖼️ Now on exhibit through May 30
📍 Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
2425 Boxwood St. | Harlingen, TX

🕙 Museum Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday

Admission is always FREE! Come soak up some art, color, and creativity before it’s gone! 💫

🎨 Opening to the Public TODAY! 🎨Come celebrate creativity, history, and community at the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museu...
05/26/2026

🎨 Opening to the Public TODAY! 🎨

Come celebrate creativity, history, and community at the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum as we proudly open “America 250: Through Our Students’ Eyes” to the public today!

This inspiring HCISD student art exhibition showcases how young artists see and celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary through their own unique creativity and perspective. You won’t want to miss this amazing display of local talent! ❤️🤍💙

Make plans to stop by, explore the exhibit, and enjoy a fun day surrounded by art and history — and as always, admission is FREE!

📍 Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
2425 Boxwood Street, Harlingen, TX

🕙 Museum Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Bring the family and come see America through the eyes of our students! ✨

🚔 Museum Monday: The History of the Harlingen Police Department 🚔Did you know?The roots of the Harlingen Police Departme...
05/25/2026

🚔 Museum Monday: The History of the Harlingen Police Department 🚔

Did you know?

The roots of the Harlingen Police Department date back to April 22, 1914, when Harlingen officially appointed its first police officers, C. Block and Morris Chaudoin, to help maintain law and order in the growing community.

In Harlingen’s earliest days, policing looked much different from what it does today. With the city still developing, law enforcement was handled by only a small number of officers working to keep the peace in what was quickly becoming a thriving railroad town.

As Harlingen grew, so did the need for organized public safety. Over the decades, the Harlingen Police Department evolved from a modest force into the dedicated department that continues to serve and protect our community today.

Take a look back in time with these incredible historic photos of Harlingen officers who helped shape our city’s history.

👮‍♂️ Do you recognize any familiar faces, family names, or stories? Share them with us in the comments!

📍 Visit us at the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
2425 Boxwood St., Harlingen, TX

🕙 Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM
❌ Closed Sunday & Monday

🎟️ Always FREE Admission!

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all non-emergency city offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.
We honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

☔️🌧️ Rain, rain… go away! We’re ready to play (and explore)! 🌧️☔️Looking for something fun to do indoors? Come stay dry ...
05/21/2026

☔️🌧️ Rain, rain… go away! We’re ready to play (and explore)! 🌧️☔️

Looking for something fun to do indoors? Come stay dry and spend the day exploring history, art, and local treasures at the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, and the best part? FREE ENTRY! 🎨🏛️

Bring the family, enjoy the exhibits, and make some rainy-day memories with us!

📍 2425 Boxwood St., Harlingen, TX
🕙 Open Tuesday–Saturday | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
❌ Closed Sundays & Mondays
🎟️ Always FREE Admission!

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2425 Boxwood Street
Harlingen, TX
78550

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19562164901

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