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Welcome to the Museum & Visitor Center of the Bastrop County Historical Society

BCHS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Bastrop and Bastrop County. The Society is a group of energetic trustees, volunteers, and staff who operate the Society’s museum with monies from the City of Bastrop, from dues paid by individual and business members, and from sponsors who generously underwrite the Society’s annual events and activities.

Hours | Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM

$5 per person

Children 12 and under are free

Active military and veterans are free

The museum features both self-guided and docent-led tours.

 

Be sure to join our email list, and follow us on social media for Bastrop County history and exciting events.

Cow Hide

Texas Ranger Raffle

Win some Texas Ranger history!

Generously donated by Sheriff Maurice Cook from his time as Chief of the Texas Rangers, each item in this collection carries a unique story—perfect as a gift, a standout addition, or the start of a collection to treasure for a lifetime.

All proceeds support the Bastrop County Historical Society’s mission to preserve and promote the rich history of Bastrop County.

It’s a win-win: own a piece of history while helping protect even more of it!

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A Legacy of Legend and Law Exhibit

Music in the Museum | Larry Wilson

Next Events
Current Special Exhibit

5/17, 12 - 2 PM

Free

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Historic Downtown Bastrop Walking Tour

5/17, 10 - 11 AM

Free

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5/2 - 6/28 | 10 am - 5 pm

$8 includes both the museum and special exhibit

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Interested in getting involved?

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Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center of the Bastrop County Historical Society

 

904 Main Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602

(512) 303-0904

Open Monday - Saturday | 10 am-5 pm

Last museum entry 4:30

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and July 4th

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