Border Heritage Museum

Border Heritage Museum The Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum The home was abandoned for many years and survived numerous fires and initiatives aimed to demolish it.

This restored two-story brick building constructed in the early 20th century, was once home to two early Laredo merchant families. With its size and pivotal location on the banks of the Rio Grande, this Italianate-style residence is representative of the grand houses that populated the San Agustín District in the early twentieth century. The block, with several historic properties, is located immediately east of San Agustín Cathedral, Laredo’s oldest landmark and San Agustín Plaza, which dates to 1767. In 2002, the Webb County Heritage Foundation and the County of Webb acquired the home and undertook its historic rehabilitation. It now serves as the Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum showcasing the region's history, culture, industry, and populations through a series of changing exhibits and educational seminars.

Address

810 Zaragoza Street
Laredo, TX
78040

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(956) 718-2727

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