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Star of the Republic Museum, Washington, TX

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Star of the Republic Museum

A Texas State Historic Site museum focused on the Republic of Texas era, 1836-1846, at Washington-on-the-Brazos.

23400 Park Rd 12 Washington, TX 77880 · Washington, TX

About Star of the Republic Museum

The Star of the Republic Museum is part of the Washington-on-the-Brazos complex and is run by the Texas Historical Commission. It was created by the Texas Legislature to collect and preserve artifacts from the Texas Republic and to explain the history and values of early Texans. A visit usually starts with a thirty-minute film that covers the period. The two-story museum, about 10,000 square feet, lets visitors self-guide through artifacts that trace Texas from its indigenous inhabitants to statehood. Tickets are needed for the museum on Wednesday through Sunday, and it is closed Monday and Tuesday.

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