Exhibits

Current Temporary Exhibit

Independence Reborn: A Look at Washington-on-the-Brazos: In conjunction with Texas History Month, the Brenham Heritage Museum (BHM) is mounting an exhibit honoring its sister museum and historic site at Washington-on-the-Brazos. Titled Independence Reborn, the displays in BHM’s Blue Bell Gallery serve as an introduction to the rich history associated with the Washington site and include a generous nod to the extensive renovations that recently debuted at the state historic site. 

 Brenham Heritage Museum – Blue Bell Gallery

105 S Market St, Brenham, TX 77833 - Get directions

On view March 4–April 18, 2026

 Museum hours: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Wednesday-Saturday

 Standard admission applies.

Permanent Exhibits

Maifest Kiosk - Donated by Julie & Larry Tegeler Family, Charlyn Schoenvogel, and Brenham Maifest Association

Photography Room - Donated by Main Street Brenham

Video Jukebox Room - In honor of Paul F. & Ruth Dallmeyer LaRoche - Donated by Dr. Paul & Charlotte LaRoche

Agriculture Kiosk - Donated by the BetsWest Foundation and Sally & Sonny Sengel

Transportation Kiosk - Donated by Sharon & Chip Bryan

Military Exhibit - Donated by Washington County & Friends of the Military

Interactive Post Office Boxes - Underwritten by Texas Historical Foundation

European Immigration Kiosk - Supported by Texas Historical Foundation & Humanities Texas, the State Affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities

Welcome Wall - Underwritten by Lauren Anderson & Robert Flanagan

Slavery Kiosk

Reconstruction Kiosk

Washington County Timeline, The Early Years: Pre-American Colonization through the Civil War

Washington County Timeline, The Later Years: Reconstruction through World War II

Sports Exhibit (In Development)

Washington County Sports Exhibit - Under development. Sponsorship opportunities for exhibit sections are available. If interested in any opportunities, please e-mail Ciera Harris at: director@brenhamheritagemuseum.org 

• Exhibit Sections:

  • AVAILABLE: Scoreboard Primary Sponsor - $75,000

  • Going Pro - Pledged Blue Bell Creameries

  • AVAILABLE: Blinn College - $25,000

  • Brenham High School - Pledged Zach Riffett

  • AVAILABLE: Championship Teams - $20,000

  • Brightest Stars Section - Pledged Sommer Family

  • Pickard High School - Pledged Pickard High School Alumni Association

  • AVAILABLE: Burton High School - $10,000

  • Youth Sports - Pledged Brenham National Bank

  • Coaches - Pledged Citizens State Bank

  • Cheering & Marching - Pledged Charlyn Schoenvogel

  • AVAILABLE: Rub the Cub - $10,000

  • AVAILABLE: Rivalries - $5,000

  • AVAILABLE: Semi-Pro & Amateur Baseball - $5,000

  • AVAILABLE: Special Games - $5,000 ($5,000 already pledged by Brenham Maifest Association)