Star of the Republic Museum | Texas Historical Commission
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Star of the Republic Museum | Texas Historical Commission
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Location
23400 Park Rd 12
Washington, TX 77880
936-878-2214
Contact us
See map
Hours
Wednesday to Sunday (tickets required)
Visitor Center & Grounds:
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Museum:
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Townsite and Barrington Farm:
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Monday to Tuesday (no tickets required)
Visitor Center & Grounds:
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
All other facilities closed
Tickets
Adult $10
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $8
Children (6-17) $6
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $22, each additional child $1
Adult Tour Group (per person) $8
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
The Star of the Republic Museum was created by the Texas Legislature and is administered by the Texas Historical Commission 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.
Plan Your Visit
A visit to the museum provides an overview of the Texas Republic period, beginning with a thirty-minute film entitled,
Independence: A Lone Star Rises.
Star of the Republic Museum History
In 1965, Gus Mutscher, a state representative from Washington County, introduced a bill appropriating $800,000 for a “Worthy Museum, at the Birthplace of Texas that would be a Star upon a Star.”
School Programs
Plan an unforgettable educational adventure for your students with our engaging field trip experiences.
Adult Group Tours
Our adult group tours offer a captivating journey inviting visitors to step back in time and experience the events that shaped our great state.
Washington-on-the-Brazos Complex
Head to our Washington-on-the-Brazos Complex landing page to see events at all three sites, plan your trip, explore the campus, and learn about education opportunities.
Star of the Republic Museum in the Blog
Rebirth on the Brazos
Jan 23, 2026
Another New Beginning: Upgraded Washington-on-the-Brazos Site Brings Texas Republic Era to Life
Re-Collections of the Revolution Podcast Episode 8: The Forgotten Declaration
Oct 23, 2024
In this episode, we learn about the Goliad Declaration, an important document that helped shift the conflict in Texas from a civil war to a war for independence.
Re-Collections of the Revolution Podcast Episode 7: One Man's Pirate is Another Man's Revolutionary
Oct 23, 2024
In this episode, we learn more about the excuses and motivations that drove the Minister of War to issue the Tornel decree, one of the most influential but little-known documents driving the course of the Texas Revolution.
View
all
Blogs
Support Our Historic Sites
Make a gift to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting the historic sites of the THC.
Donate
More information
State Historic Site Rules
Skip to main content
Location
23400 Park Rd 12
Washington, TX 77880
936-878-2214
Contact us
See map
Hours
Wednesday to Sunday (tickets required)
Visitor Center & Grounds:
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Museum:
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Townsite and Barrington Farm:
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Monday to Tuesday (no tickets required)
Visitor Center & Grounds:
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
All other facilities closed
Tickets
Adult $10
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $8
Children (6-17) $6
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $22, each additional child $1
Adult Tour Group (per person) $8
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
The Star of the Republic Museum was created by the Texas Legislature and is administered by the Texas Historical Commission 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.
Plan Your Visit
A visit to the museum provides an overview of the Texas Republic period, beginning with a thirty-minute film entitled,
Independence: A Lone Star Rises.
Star of the Republic Museum History
In 1965, Gus Mutscher, a state representative from Washington County, introduced a bill appropriating $800,000 for a “Worthy Museum, at the Birthplace of Texas that would be a Star upon a Star.”
School Programs
Plan an unforgettable educational adventure for your students with our engaging field trip experiences.
Adult Group Tours
Our adult group tours offer a captivating journey inviting visitors to step back in time and experience the events that shaped our great state.
Washington-on-the-Brazos Complex
Head to our Washington-on-the-Brazos Complex landing page to see events at all three sites, plan your trip, explore the campus, and learn about education opportunities.
Star of the Republic Museum in the Blog
Rebirth on the Brazos
Jan 23, 2026
Another New Beginning: Upgraded Washington-on-the-Brazos Site Brings Texas Republic Era to Life
Re-Collections of the Revolution Podcast Episode 8: The Forgotten Declaration
Oct 23, 2024
In this episode, we learn about the Goliad Declaration, an important document that helped shift the conflict in Texas from a civil war to a war for independence.
Re-Collections of the Revolution Podcast Episode 7: One Man's Pirate is Another Man's Revolutionary
Oct 23, 2024
In this episode, we learn more about the excuses and motivations that drove the Minister of War to issue the Tornel decree, one of the most influential but little-known documents driving the course of the Texas Revolution.
View
all
Blogs
Support Our Historic Sites
Make a gift to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting the historic sites of the THC.
Donate
More information
State Historic Site Rules