The Heritage Museum, located right along the famous Chilsom Trail and the Texas Tropical Trail of Texas, is dedicated to the preservation of a frontier heritage in artifacts, relics, records, pictures, maps and personal papers of the early pioneer settlers whose deeds and adventures are so much a part of Texas History. The museum is governed by a Board of Directors. It is supported by donations and subsidized by the City of Falfurrias.
The museum is open and free to the public
Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thank you!
- Private tours by appointment.
Phone (361) 325-2907.
415 N. St Mary’s
Falfurrias, Texas
Displays & Exhibits
- Legend of Falfurrias Name
- Jose M. “Chema” Alaniz Display
- Sulema B. Garza Display
- Don Pedro Jaramillo Display
- Bow & Arrowhead Collection
- Chuckwagon Replica
- Pioneer Settlers
- Early Schools
- Saddles
- Cattle Brands
- Early Hats Collection
- Antique Appliances
- Antique Cameras
- Antique Office Equipment
- Victorian Phonograph
- J. A. Brooks
- Lasater Legacy
- E. R. Rachal
Military Exhibits
- Artifacts from Foreign Wars
- Mora Brothers Portrait
- Palacios Brothers Portrait
- Yrineo Peña’s War Memorabilia
- Early Aviator – Fidel Vela
The Carol Dryden Collection
The Carol Dryden Collection of approximately 99,000 photo negatives are accessible for public viewing and photo reprints can be obtained for a minimal fee. This collection includes photos of persons and places from Falfurrias, Premont, Encino, Benavides, and Hebbronville, Texas.
