STAR OF THE REPUBLIC MUSEUM

The Star of the Republic Museum was created by the Texas Legislature and is administered by Blinn College as a cultural and educational institution. Its purpose is to collect and preserve the material culture of the Texas Republic (1836-1846) and to interpret the history, cultures, diversity and values of early Texans. The Museum strives to inspire interest, understanding and appreciation of Texas heritage for students, teachers, scholars and the general public through exhibits, tours, programs, web activities and outreach.

A visit to the museum provides an overview of the Texas Republic period, beginning with a 20-minute film entitled, “Once a Nation.” Visitors can browse through the museum’s permanent exhibition, The Republic of Texas, which showcases over 1,000 objects that demonstrate the heritage of Texas within the context of the early to mid 19th century. Professionally designed and fabricated, the exhibition presents the experiences of ordinary Texans and extraordinary events in 10,000 square feet of exhibit space. The first floor exhibits present a chronological history of early Texas, from the first Texans (the Native Americans) to European explorers, to settlers and colonists, to the soldiers and patriots who fought for Texas independence. Above the ramp leading to the second floor, a 140-foot long, ten-foot tall mural illustrates the overland route from east Texas to the town of Washington in the mid 19th century. The second floor exhibits represent the social and multicultural history of the Republic of Texas, which existed from 1836 to 1846. The complete exhibition provides a comprehensive and unparalleled history of the people, places and events that created the Republic of Texas.

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The Star of the Republic Museum’s collection is unique and irreplaceable, and includes three dimensional artifacts, as well as prints, maps, paintings, original manuscripts, rare books, and early historic documents, primarily from the Republic period.

See the Collection

Currently Open

So Others Could Follow: Four Centuries of Maps That Define Texas – Star of the Republic Museum; 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The museum exhibit illustrates the evolution of Texas’s distinct shape, recognized around the world with 20 maps spanning three centuries from the most famous cartographers in the world, is the result of four centuries of exploration and cartography. These maps from the Museum’s collection illustrate the evolution of the state, both topographically and politically. Contact Lisa Berg at 936-878-2461, ext. 237, or lisa.berg@blinn.edu.

Pioneer Playroom, a permanent exhibit

The Museum’s new Pioneer Playroom simulated a Texas frontier homestead, with inside and outside features. It allows children to immerse themselves in the role of pioneers through role-playing, interactive experiences and a variety of learning styles such as loading a covered wagon; dressing in period clothing; or building a log cabin. Star of the Republic Museum.

Runaway Scrape Escape Room

The Blinn College District’s Star of the Republic Museum invites visitors to put on their thinking caps and find their way out of the museum’s newest attraction – a Texas-themed escape room. Debuting this summer, “Runaway Scrape Escape” is a physical adventure game based on historical events during the Texas Revolution. Players have 45 minutes to solve a series of logic games and “escape” from the approaching Mexican Army led by the infamous Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Open the third Thursday of each month from 10am to 4pm. The escape room is opened to ages 10 and up and is designed for families or a group of children in cooperation with at least one adult. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for students ages 18 and under, and $10 for Blinn employees and students. Advanced registration is recommended, although walk-ups are accepted based on availability. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.starmuseum.org/calendar or call 936-878-2461.

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Public Hours

 Open Daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The museum will closed on December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st.

Admission Fees 

Tickets for the general public may be purchased at the Visitor Center.

Individual Tickets for all sites:

• Adults: $8.00
• Students (Age 6-18 and college students): $5.00
• Children (Age 5 and under): Free
• Family Pass (Includes 2 adults and 1 student): $20.00
  Each additional student is $1. 
• Seniors & Veterans: $7.00

Group Tour Tickets: 

• School Group (per student): $2 per site or $5 for all three sites.
• Adult Group (per person): $6 for all three sites.

Tour Information

Group tours and education programs are available.  Please call 936 878 2214 for additional information or to book your tour.

Events at the Museum