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. The museum, part of the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site complex, is currently closed for extensive renovations until Spring 2025.
Hours
Temporarily Closed
Tickets
Adult $8
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $7
Child (6-17) $5
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $20, each additional child $1
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
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.
Barrington Plantation
Discover the final home of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas, now a Living History Farm.
Washington on the Brazos
Known as "Where Texas Became Texas," it was on this site that on March 1, 1836, Texas delegates met to formally announce Texas' intention to separate from Mexico.
Star of the Republic Museum in the Blog
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Re-Collections of the Revolution Podcast Episode 2: 10 Steps to War
In the second episode of Re-Collections of the Revolution, we dive into the simmering tensions of the early 1830s, exploring the complex dynamics between two of the most prominent families in Texas: the Austins and the Whartons.
Re-Collections of the Revolution Podcast Episode 1: The Map's the Thing
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