McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture

05/28/2026

to a view of McAllen's Grande Courts Apartments "A Home Away from Home" - circa 1930s-40s.

Explore More McAllen History and shop La Tiendita!

Museum Hours:
W-Fri: 1pm-5pm
Saturday: Noon-4pm

301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501

Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building.

05/25/2026

We pause this Memorial Day to honor the brave men and women from our community who gave their lives for our freedom — we remember their sacrifice and commit to preserving their stories for future generations.

Thank you for your service, The McAllen Heritage Center.

05/23/2026

We're still selling annual dinner tickets through first week of June!! Call the museum to buy yours or buy it online to receive the QR code! This fundraiser supports our mission and is a great value meal for two!! Redeem June 1 thru September 30th!! Thank you!!

05/20/2026

05/14/2026

This week—National Police Week—we pause as a community to remember and honor the local officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

At the museum we reflect on their lives and the lasting impact they’ve had on the safety of McAllen, holding their families, friends, and fellow officers close in our thoughts. We also offer our gratitude to the men and women who continue to serve and keep our community safe.

05/13/2026

The McAllen–Reynosa International Bridge has been a vital cross-border link for over a century, connecting families, workers, and businesses between the Rio Grande Valley and northern Tamaulipas. Its continuous flow of people, goods, and services has sustained regional commerce, supported local jobs, and anchored the RGV economy as a gateway for trade and cultural exchange.

We are proud to be a sponsor of McAllen Citizens League - join us for their last member meeting of the season next Thursday, May 21st with featured speaker,

Juan Olaguibel, Assistant City Manager & Superintendent of Mcallen Bridge Systems

"Where Borders Meet Business" - The Power of McAllen's Borders

Thursday, May 21st, 2026
11:30am - 1:15pm

at The DoubleTree Suites Hotel

RSVP info on the FB event page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1UYe3THiBn/

05/08/2026

The McAllen Heritage Center is thrilled to welcome McAllen native and history lover, Dr. Fred Farias III to our Board of Trustees!

Read more about Dr. Farias through our announcement article in Texas Border Business

John M. Kreidler, Chairman of the board of the McAllen Heritage Center (MHC) - museum of history and culture is pleased to announce the museums newest board member, Dr. Fred Farias III, OD, MS, FAAO.

05/06/2026

Thanks to Chet Garner and his crew for stopping by today to film an episode of The Daytripper - give him a follow and look out for our episode.

05/05/2026

to 1978 McAllen on S. 10th looking North at the early construction of the now Chase Bank Tower.

Share and leave a comment with a McAllen 1970s memory!

Photo Credit: Steve Barber, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cgx3BtVpQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr