Page 37 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide 2025-2026 BRIDGE OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY 365 DAYS A YEAR Come Experience the In Nuevo Progreso Visit Our Southern Neighbor Never been to Mexico? You don’t know what you’re missing! Nuevo Progreso is welcoming and FUN! Visitors can enjoy from a variety of restaurants and artisan vendors or seek services from a number of certified medical and dental professionals. of railroad and ranching history in South Texas and enjoy rotating exhibits of art and history in the main museum building. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There is no admission fee, but donations are encouraged. Guided group tours are $1 per child and $2 per adult; tours must be arranged in advance. Call (956) 216-4901 for more information. Callandret Black History Museum The Callandret Black History Museum, located at 305 Doherty St., is the first museum of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley. It all started when Joe Callandret, a Louisiana Creole and entrepreneur, arrived in San Benito, along with his family, in 1908. After his death, his wife Fannie, decided to donate some of her husband’s property to the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District in 1948. The land was used to build a school for black children during the segregation era and opened its doors in 1952. Now, the San Benito Historical Society along with the San Benito CISD reopened the doors of that school building and created the Callandret Black History Museum. Plaza San Benito The City of San Benito’s Cultural Arts Department invites you to experience our city and region’s history, culture, music, and art at Plaza San Benito, located on the 200 block of E. Heywood. With programming and exhibitions, the Department works to strengthen the quality of life by promoting a family-friendly cultural district for residents and tourists alike. The San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum features rotating exhibitions showcasing the cultural arts and history of the region and beyond while also serving as a visitor information center. Originally the city’s first public library, the newly reopened San Benito Cultural Center now functions as an additional exhibition space. The San Benito Community Building also features regular city programming. Museum hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission fees are $4 for adults, $3 for seniors (55+), $2 for students, and free for veterans and children under 10. For more information, please visit https://www.cityofsanbenito. com/249/Cultural-Arts-Department, @sb_cultural_arts on Instagram, @sanbenitoculturalarts on Facebook, or call (956) 281-0810.
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