Early look at McAllen City Hall & Fire Department off of Austin Ave. circa 1928 #throwback Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

Take a photo at our "Greetings from McAllen" Mural! Visit us today (Saturday) - open until 4pm Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

Lovely view of Downtown McAllen S. Main and the Palace Theatre showing "Boomerang", staring Dana Andrews circa 1947. Opened by 1924. In the early-1940’s, the Palace Theatre was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc, through their subsidiary Hoblitzelle & O'Donnell. #ThrowbackThursday Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

Happy Birthday to our amazing co-founder and director, Elva M. Cerda! 🥳🎂 Everyone please wish her a very happy another year around the sun! ☀️ Photo taken at last year's Royal Tea at the Heritage. 🫖 Elva Cerda

Museum Saturday! Visit us today, we're open until 4pm. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

#Thankyouforyourservice - Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed everything for our freedom. Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day from The McAllen Heritage Center. Pictured in here are our Veterans that participated in 2024's "Veterans: Then & Now" Photo Session (left to right) Francisco R. Gonzalez Lucia Marquez Alton McIver Javier Parra Roger Garcia Jose Trevino Rodrigo Rangel Victor Hernandez Reuben Cerda Anthony Francisco Tagle Carlos Araiza All McAllen Area Veterans are cordially invited to... Veterans: Then & Now 2025 FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EEtXrqBJA/ Join us for a special event dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country, ensuring the freedoms we cherish today. "Veterans Then & Now" invites all local veterans, regardless of age or rank, to participate in a heartfelt tribute through a complimentary photoshoot and an optional interview session. Event Details: Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Time: 10am - 4pm Location: The McAllen Heritage Center 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 RSVP and Contact Information: To make your appointment or for more information, please contact 956.687.1904. Voicemails accepted. Veterans will receive a complimentary 8x10 professionally printed photograph. Additional Print packages will be available for purchase at discount prices. Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be provided.

We share the sad news of the passing of another great leader in McAllen and our Region, Robert "Bobby" Calvillo. We have lost a champion in his field of affordable housing and just a good man and friend to many. Our deepest condolences and prayers to his beautiful wife, Carmen and his daughter, Marina, who was his pride and joy as well as all his family and friends. Rest in peace faithful servant.🙏🙏🙏

McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture

In memory of our very special supporters: Dr. Nedra S. Kinerk- co-founder of MHC, Bill Stocker- MHC Board member, and Asst City Manager Joe Vera- supporter and special friend. You will all be missed always. With our love and deep appreciation. MHC Board of Trustees and staff. #mcallenhistory #mcallenheritagecenter #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

#throwback to a rare view of early Downtown McAllen Main St, circa 1933. Visit us to Explore more McAllen history! Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 2025 Chuckwagon Dinner Ticket sales are now on sale at the museum! $75 gets you two steak dinners, bottle of wine, and dessert at Romano's Macaroni Grill- McAllen - support your McAllen History Museum! 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #throwback #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

It's a beautiful Saturday to Explore McAllen History! Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen