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Rio Grande Valley Museum

Harlingen, TX
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Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Harlingen
Description: Recommended museum that traces the dramatic history of southern Texas.
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Lower Rio Grande Valley, TX
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

This museum is filled with treasures. The old buildings transported there are only a small part. The really interesting collection is in the big buildings in the rear. There are also temporary exhibits inside the front building. Some of them can be quite unique.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

I love to check out museums in small towns to learn a little about the history of the area. This free (donations accepted) museum was one of the better ones I have been to during my travels. It has a few historical buildings you could walk through set up with old artifacts from the area. The buildings are air-conditioned too... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2010 via mobile

We enjoyed the little museum... It's old and tired in a few of the exibit buildings. But it gives a nice historic review of the history of the area. Stop in and enjoy it.

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