Washington County
Brenham Heritage Museum

Brenham Heritage Museum

Fun Things in Brenham

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+1 979 551 37 50105 S Market St, Brenham, Texas 77833

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105 S Market St, Brenham, Texas 77833

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About

The Brenham Heritage Museum is a local history museum located in downtown Brenham, Texas. Exhibits and collections reflect a focus on the history and culture of the Brenham and Washington County area. The museum is located in the old US Post Office-Federal Building-Brenham, a National Register of Historic Places building.

Amenities

Service options

  • Onsite services

Highlights

  • Active military discounts

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Assistive hearing loop

Offerings

  • Gift shop

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Crowd

  • Family-friendly

Hours

Friday
10 AM to 4 PM
Saturday
10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10 AM to 4 PM
Wednesday
10 AM to 4 PM
Thursday
10 AM to 4 PM

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