Events

Temporary Exhibit: Royston Nave, A Painter's View of Texas EXTENDED THROUGH DEC. 20

Date(s): September 02, 2025 - January 30, 2026

Through Dec. 20: This temporary exhibit of paintings by Royston Nave provides an authentic glimpse into the landscapes of the Coastal Bend's ranching heritage.

CLOSED for Winter Break

Date(s): December 20, 2025 - January 05, 2026

MCB closes at noon on Saturday, Dec. 20, for Victoria College Winter Break. Regular viewing hours resume on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.

view of the American Revolution exhibit panels

Temporary Exhibit: Celebrating America 250--The American Revolution Experience

Date(s): January 08, 2026 - January 24, 2026

Journey into the pivotal moments that shaped our nation's history.

JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE & RECEPTION: America 250

Date(s): January 08, 2026

4-6 p.m. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped our nation's history, and experience American Revolution music with a live performance of fife and drum.

THE COWBOY WAY: An Evening with T. Michael O'Connor

Date(s): January 20, 2026 - January 20, 2026

5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy an intimate dinner and gain unique insights into the Coastal Bend's ranching heritage. Advance reservations required.

JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE SERIES The Rise of LULAC and the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement in Victoria, Cuero, and Wharton County, 1929-2026

Date(s): January 29, 2026 - January 29, 2026

5:30 p.m. Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco presents a sweeping history of the League of United Latin-American Citizens (LULAC) and the Mexican American civil rights movement.

JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE SERIES Wrangling Pelicans: Military Life in Texas Presidios

Date(s): February 19, 2026 - February 19, 2026

5:30 p.m. Dr. Timothy Sieter discusses the complexities of life at the Spanish empire’s edge, where survival mattered more than royal decrees.

VISD Western Artworks

Date(s): February 28, 2026 - March 28, 2026

Feb. 28-Mar. 28 View Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Finalists from the VISD Visual Art Program

JOHN W. STORMONT LECTURE SERIES La Salle’s Legacy: The Making of the U.S./Mexican Border

Date(s): March 05, 2026 - March 05, 2026

5:30 p.m. Dr. Gene Rhea Tucker, Professor of History at Temple College, highlights the influence of Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, on the mapping of Texas.