Museums of Port Isabel in Port Isabel, Cameron County, United States | Museum

Welcome to Museums of Port Isabel, Texas, USA.

The Point Isabel Lighthouse was built in 1852, closed in 1864 due to the Civil War, re-opened again in the 1870s, and shut down in 1905. Since 1905, it has been used as a tourist attraction. In 1952, the Lighthouse was declared a Texas State Park--the 2nd smallest park in the state. The replica of the keeper's cottage was completed in 1995. In July of 2000, the Lighthouse was opened again after being closed for 2 1/2 years for restoration by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It is the only Texas lighthouse open to the public.

The Port Isabel Historical Museum was opened in May of 1997. It is housed in the historic Charles Champion building.

The Museums of Port Isabel includes the Historical Museum, The Treasures Museum, the Port Isabel Lighthouse and the Keeper's Cottage.