The Texas City Museum will offer free admission this Saturday, along with shuttle rides to the historic Bell Home and a new Juneteenth-themed art exhibit celebrating African American heritage.
Texas City residents will have a rare opportunity this Saturday to experience local history and culture for free as the Texas City Museum hosts its only free admission day of the summer.
Located at 409 6th St. N., the museum will welcome visitors at no cost and provide complimentary shuttle rides to the historic Bell Home at 117 S. Bell Drive. The event highlights the city’s rich African American heritage through a new exhibit, The Art of Freedom, showcasing works by local artists in celebration of Juneteenth.
The museum spans over 30,000 square feet and features popular attractions, including a model train exhibit and the special 1867 Settlement exhibit, which tells the story of the only Reconstruction-era African American community in Galveston County.
Visitors will also be able to tour the Frank Bell Sr. and Flavilla Bell House, a rare dogtrot-style home made from reclaimed wood and built in 1887. The Bell Home, located in the heart of the historic 1867 Settlement, is open to the public only a few days each year. Free shuttle service will run from the museum to the site throughout the day.
The 1867 Settlement was founded by formerly enslaved African Americans, many of whom went on to become cowboys at the nearby Butler Ranch and drove cattle along the Chisholm Trail. In 2010, the district was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
City officials encourage families and history enthusiasts to attend the one-day event as a unique way to honor local heritage and celebrate Juneteenth through art, storytelling, and community engagement.
