Historic Outdoor Art Museum: New Braunfels Murals & Local History
We unite businesses and artists to create works that teach our local heritage and history. Our street art is always available for viewing by both locals and tourists.
The Historic Outdoor Art Museum (HOAM) celebrates New Braunfels' heritage and history through public art, uniting businesses and artists to create street art that teaches local history. Its mission is to highlight New Braunfels history, honor its heritage, and help revitalize the downtown historic district. The museum also aims to teach local history through museum-quality art to students, locals, and visitors alike. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity, its programs are supported in part by the City of New Braunfels Arts Commission and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Current Focus/Mission
The Outdoor Gallery of Art of New Braunfels, (hereafter referred to as the Historic Outdoor Art Museum or HOAM) exists to:
- Highlight New Braunfels history and honor its heritage,
- To help in the revitalization of New Braunfels’ downtown historic district, and
- To teach local history through museum quality art to students, locals and visitors alike.