Business Hours
ClosedMonday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
The Brownwood Harvey House
About
The Brownwood Harvey House stands as one of the surviving Fred Harvey railway establishments that once served travelers along the Santa Fe line, now preserved as a glimpse into the golden age of rail travel in Central Texas. Visitors will find the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture immediately striking, with its red tile roof and stucco walls reflecting the distinctive style Harvey brought to depot dining across the Southwest.
Historic Landmark
More like this
Brownwood's Lyric Theatre
Brownwood
The Lyric Theatre anchors downtown Brownwood as a beautifully restored early 20th-century performing arts venue, hosting community theater productions, concerts, and special events in its intimate, historically preserved space. Drop by on a weekday morning to peek inside and admire the vintage architectural details, or better yet, catch a show to experience the theater's warm acoustics and small-town charm.
Performing Arts TheaterEvent Venue
Brown County Museum of History
Brownwood
The Brown County Museum of History occupies a 1890s jail building on Broadway Street, where visitors can explore exhibits on local pioneer life, the area's ranching heritage, and artifacts from Brownwood's development through the early 20th century. Note that the museum operates on a limited schedule, so check ahead before planning your visit.
Museum
Howard Payne University
Brownwood
Howard Payne University is a private Baptist-affiliated liberal arts university that's been anchoring Brownwood's cultural and academic life since 1889, with a compact campus where red-brick buildings and live oaks create a classic small-college atmosphere. Visitors typically notice the Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom, a museum and research center dedicated to American heritage, which draws history enthusiasts beyond the student body.
UniversitySchoolEducational Institution
