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Mitte Cultural District

The Mitte Cultural District includes some of the most exciting and fascinating cultural entities in the City of Brownsville. Located within walking distance of each other, these popular attractions are representative of the culture and diversity our great city has to offer.

The Mitte Cultural District was the vision of the Roy F. & Joann Cole Mitte Foundation when they provided funding for the Dean Porter restoration in 1998. They recognized that the area surrounding Dean Porter Park was home to most of the city’s cultural organizations and by designating this area a “Cultural District”, it would provide the impetus to promote and enhance historical, cultural, education and family activities.


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Brownsville Museum of Fine Art

Brownsville Museum of Fine Art

(956) 542-0941

Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, 660 East Ringgold Street, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

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Camille Lightner Playhouse

(956) 542-8900

Dean Porter Park Drive, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

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Children’s Museum of Brownsville

(956) 548-9300

501 East Ringgold Street #5, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

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Costumes of the Americas Museum

Costumes of the Americas Museum

(956) 547-6890

501 East Ringgold Street, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

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Dean Porter Park

Dean Porter Park

956-542-2064

501 East Ringgold Street, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

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Gladys Porter Zoo

Gladys Porter Zoo

(956) 546-7187

Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 East Ringgold Street, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

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Historic Brownsville Museum

Historic Brownsville Museum

(956) 548-1313

641 E Madison St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

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Linear Park

Linear Park

(956) 542-2064

Brownsville Historic Battlefield Hike and Bike Trail, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA

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Old City Cemetery

Old City Cemetery

956-541-5560

Old City Cemetery, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

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Old City Cemetery Center

Old City Cemetery Center

(956) 541-1167

1004 E 6th St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA

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Upcoming Events

Dec
1
Sat
2018
10:00 AM Costumes of America Exhibit: Hon... @ Costumes of America Museum
Costumes of America Exhibit: Hon... @ Costumes of America Museum
Dec 1 2018 @ 10:00 AM – May 12 2019 @ 5:00 PM
Costumes of America Exhibit: Honoring the Past and Coloring the Future @ Costumes of America Museum
Highlighting the season’s exhibit is a Children’s Coloring Book illustrated exclusively for the museum by Don Breeden. Come and experience a one of a kind of collection of authentic and indigenous textiles and art.
Jan
8
Tue
2019
10:00 PM Fort Brown Exhibit @ Historic Brownsville Museum
Fort Brown Exhibit @ Historic Brownsville Museum
Jan 8 @ 10:00 PM – Mar 30 @ 4:00 PM
Fort Brown Exhibit @ Historic Brownsville Museum
Many themes in U.S. history pertain to the Fort Brown. These includes: the Mexican American War, The US Civil War, World War 1, yellow fever research, women in the military and Tejanos in the military.… Continue Reading Old City Cemetery Center
Jan
9
Wed
2019
6:00 PM Sanctus Martyrs of Faith @ Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
Sanctus Martyrs of Faith @ Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
Jan 9 @ 6:00 PM – Feb 28 @ 8:00 PM
Sanctus Martyrs of Faith @ Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
As my eye peers through the viewfinder of my camera, I’m mindful of my vision before I weigh down on my shutter release. To capture a series of photographs that shows the viewer a glimpse… Continue Reading Old City Cemetery Center
Feb
1
Fri
2019
all-day School Group Season @ Resaca de la Palma State Park
School Group Season @ Resaca de la Palma State Park
Feb 1 – Jun 30 all-day
School Group Season @ Resaca de la Palma State Park
Park admission is waived for educational institutions. Please contact the Visitor Center 956-350-2920 for more information or to book your field trip. Email: lauren.acevedo@tpwd.texas.gov
10:00 AM Brownsville Raid Exhibit @ Heritage Museum, Vezzetti Room
Brownsville Raid Exhibit @ Heritage Museum, Vezzetti Room
Feb 1 @ 10:00 AM – Mar 30 @ 4:00 PM
Brownsville Raid Exhibit @ Heritage Museum, Vezzetti Room
The Brownsville Raid was an historic event of racial injustice against the 167 Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry, on August 13, 1906. The 167 Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry stationed at the Fort… Continue Reading Old City Cemetery Center
Feb
4
Mon
2019
all-day War and Peace on the Rio Grande ... @ UTRGV Edinburg Campus
War and Peace on the Rio Grande ... @ UTRGV Edinburg Campus
Feb 4 – Jun 19 all-day
War and Peace on the Rio Grande 1846-1876 A Traveling Exhibit @ UTRGV Edinburg Campus
War and Peace on the Rio Grande 1846-1876 A Traveling Exhibit is open to the public UTRGV Visitors Center Edinburg Campus.   Special Events Wednesday, February 20, 2019 “Just a Ferry Ride to Freedom” Documentary… Continue Reading Old City Cemetery Center
Feb
22
Fri
2019
8:00 AM Winter Texan Appreciation Day @ Resaca de la Palma State Park
Winter Texan Appreciation Day @ Resaca de la Palma State Park
Feb 22 @ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Winter Texan Appreciation Day @ Resaca de la Palma State Park
Welcome Winter Texans! Start your morning at Resaca de la Palma State Park with fun filled programs. Complimentary refreshments. Nature Hikes, Native Tree Tour, Butterfly Walk, and Tram Tours Free Admission For more information contact… Continue Reading Old City Cemetery Center
5:00 PM Brownsville Historical Associati... @ Historic Market Square
Brownsville Historical Associati... @ Historic Market Square
Feb 22 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Brownsville Historical Association Viva Order of the Brush! @ Historic Market Square
 
7:00 PM Night of Canvas at Carlotta Petr... @ Carlotta K. Petrina Cultural Center
Night of Canvas at Carlotta Petr... @ Carlotta K. Petrina Cultural Center
Feb 22 @ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Night of Canvas at Carlotta Petrina Cultural Center @ Carlotta K. Petrina Cultural Center
Join us for this wonderful art class and unleash your inner artist. Night of Canvas is a monthly event scheduled the last Friday of every month at 7pm. All proceeds go to the operation cost… Continue Reading Old City Cemetery Center
8:00 PM The Lion, The Witch and The Ward... @ The Camille Playhouse
The Lion, The Witch and The Ward... @ The Camille Playhouse
Feb 22 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe @ The Camille Playhouse
Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy embark on a magical mystery tour of the Land of Narnia through the wardrobe. They encounter the wicked White Witch, representing the forces of evil, and the King of the… Continue Reading Old City Cemetery Center
Feb
23
Sat
2019
10:00 AM Saturday Art Classes – February ... @ Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
Saturday Art Classes – February ... @ Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
Feb 23 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday Art Classes - February 2019 @ Brownsville Museum of Fine Art
Saturday Art Classes – February 2019 Printmaking, Collage, Stippling with Q-Tips=Paint and Acrylic Painting $40.00 monthly $15.00 per class
2:00 PM Baile del Sol Street Dance 2019 @ Charro Days Headquarters
Baile del Sol Street Dance 2019 @ Charro Days Headquarters
Feb 23 @ 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Baile del Sol Street Dance 2019 @ Charro Days Headquarters | Brownsville | Texas | United States
OFFICIAL KICK-OFF OF CHARRO DAYS!! FREE ADMISSION (Food, Live Music & Folkloric Dances)
Feb
24
Sun
2019
7:30 AM 2019 Charro Days Golf Tournament @ Valley International Country Club
2019 Charro Days Golf Tournament @ Valley International Country Club
Feb 24 @ 7:30 AM
2019 Charro Days Golf Tournament @ Valley International Country Club
Charro Days Golf Tournament FORMAT: 3 PERSON SCRAMBLE (TOTAL HANDICAP DIVIDED BY 6) FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED OPEN TO NON-MEMBERS! CLOSEST TO THE PIN PRIZE ON PAR 3’S TIME:SHOTGUN START 8:30 AM 1ST PLACE TEAM:… Continue Reading Old City Cemetery Center
12:00 PM Kayak Fun Race @ Cobbleheds Bar & Grill
Kayak Fun Race @ Cobbleheds Bar & Grill
Feb 24 @ 12:00 PM
Kayak Fun Race @ Cobbleheds Bar & Grill  | Brownsville | Texas | United States
Sombrero Festival Kayak Fun Race at Cobbleheads Bar & Grill – Two person Kayak/Entry fee $50.00. T-shirts to the first 40 teams. Cash to 1st place in each Category. Trophies to 2nd and 3rd place.… Continue Reading Old City Cemetery Center
7:30 PM A Little Bit of Mexico @ TSC Arts Center
A Little Bit of Mexico @ TSC Arts Center
Feb 24 @ 7:30 PM
A Little Bit of Mexico @ TSC Arts Center | Brownsville | Texas | United States
“A Little Bit of Mexico” began in 1953 as a small-scale style show and has grown to be a full-blown cultural and educational event with the involvement of the entire community. It is IWA’s primary… Continue Reading Old City Cemetery Center
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