The Old Post Office Museum & Art Center

08/29/2026

08/13/2026

The Bryan Museum in Galveston has created a wonderful exhibit, The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight and it is now at The Old Post!

And Educators...The Bryan Museum in Galveston wants to offer you free Texas history educational resources that you can use in your classrooms in conjunction with the upcoming special exhibit at The Old Post Office Museum & Art Center in Graham. The Life & Times of Charles Goodnight will be on display at the Old Post from early August through the end of October. Our traveling exhibition for students’ mini museum of the same name is a great resource to use before or after a field trip to visit the 13 amazing paintings and artist sketches that make up the museum exhibit.

Reach out to us through messenger or email [email protected] to get more information!

07/24/2026

One more week with Tom Lea! Don't miss this incredible exhibit from Humanities Texas and the Tom Lea Institute. Here until July 31st!

Next up: The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight, an exhibit by The Bryan Museum - A generous donation from James E. Parkman of 13 paintings created by artist Lee Cable was recently gifted to The Bryan Museum. This portfolio of stunning oil paintings details the life and story of famous cowman and plainsman Charles Goodnight and demonstrates the historical wonder of the cattle drive and its importance in the history of the west.

07/23/2026

An art camp to remember!! 🖼️ Another sweet week of talented and creative little artists! Our future is bright! 😍🎉

07/02/2026

Don't miss the a wonderful opportunity to drop in The Old Post during the Stars & Stripes festivities THIS Saturday, 9:30-2:30!
Tom Lea: Brushstrokes of World War II (Humanities Texas & The Tom Lea Institute) is on display and paints the perfect illustration of the sacrifices made so we can be the Land of the Free.

AND check out this amazing handmade bird feeder made by one of our own! All proceeds go towards the museum! And we only have TWO, so come get one before they're both gone 🐦🦅

06/25/2026

Another super fun week of art camp is in the books!! Our campers (age 3-6) had a blast embracing all things nature 🪴

06/08/2026

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This grist mill stone is all that remains of the first burr mill constructed on the banks of Salt Creek in Graham by A.B. McLoud in 1874. The grist mill stone can be seen in front of The Old Post Office Museum & Art Center in Graham.

05/29/2026

Tom Lea was not only a prolific artist but also a highly regarded author and illustrator. Thank you to Pratt's Books for partnering with us to be able to showcase the full scope of Tom Lea!

Tom Lea: Brushstrokes of World War II will be on exhibit at The Old Post through July 25th. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00-4:00.

*Tom Lea: Brushstrokes from the Frontlines of World War II is created by The Tom Lea Institute and circulated in partnership with Humanities Texas .

Learn more: https://www.theoldpost.org/exhibits-event

05/26/2026

Are you an artisan or craftsman with inventory to sell? We would love to welcome you to the Art Walk at the 11th annual Food Truck Championship in Graham, TX!

Applications are still open in the link on our homepage at www.theoldpost.org.

Secure your spot soon as we are less than two weeks out!! 😁

05/16/2026

Exhibiting May 15-July 25, 2026

Come experience the heart wrenching and incredibly moving artwork of Texas artist, Tom Lea, at The Old Post!

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00-4:00

El Paso artist Tom Lea was the first Accredited War Artist-Correspondent hired by LIFE magazine to paint World War II as it was being experienced by U.S. and Allied troops. From 1941 to 1945, Lea traveled more than 100,000 miles to record military activities in places like the South Pacific, China, and Peleliu. His most iconic paintings were published in eleven issues of LIFE and became some of the most recognized war paintings in the world.

*Tom Lea: Brushstrokes from the Frontlines of World War II is created by The Tom Lea Institute and circulated in partnership with Humanities Texas .

Learn more: https://www.theoldpost.org/exhibits-events