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

The Bastrop County Historical Society 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

$8 per person - includes both permanent and special exhibits

Children 12 and under are free

Active military and veterans are free

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

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Voted
1st Place in Museums!

Best of Bastrop County

Bastrop County Historical Society is proud to announce our recognition as the Best Museum in Bastrop County.

We want to thank everyone who nominated and voted for us. Your support means so much to our team. We work hard to preserve and promote Bastrop County history, and being recognized by the community we serve makes this honor extra special.

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