Please note during the holidays, the Museum and Museum Store will be open December 26, 27, 28, 29 and 31. The Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education will be closed from Dec. 23 - Jan. 1.
Admissions
Includes same-day admission to the Memorial Museum, Walker Education Center and all historic houses and outdoor sites. There is no extra charge for entrance to special exhibitions.
Adults: $6.00
Seniors (65 and older): $5.00
SHSU Faculty/Staff: $4.00
Children (6-18): $4.00
Children (5 and under): Free
SHSU Students with ID: Free
Veterans: Free
**Guided group tours are available by reservation only. Visit the Education page to learn more about booking a guided tour. Guided tour prices are different than regular admission.**
Sundown at Sam’s
Sundown at Sam’s ~ Live Music Series
Spring 2025 dates to be announced.
The grounds at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum & Republic of Texas Presidential Library will come alive three
evenings this spring with live music from local artists. The music will get underway at 6:15 p.m. each evening.
Learn
more here.
Lineup from Spring 2024:
Thursday, April 18: John Krajicek (Folk-Americana) and Fire Ants String Band (Bluegrass);
Thursday, May 2: Praise on Purpose (Gospel) and The Mighty Orq (Blues);
Thursday, May 16: The Pickets (Folk-Country) and The Supper Party (Americana).
Stage: Is located on the museum grounds between the Steamboat House and Wigwam Neosho Museum
Store. Admission: Free Food/drinks: You are more than welcome to bring your own snacks and coolers, however no outside alcohol or glass bottles are allowed. Food and soft drinks will be available to purchase each night and adult beverages will be offered for purchase as well.
C.A.T. Cafe and Tap Truck Outlaws will be joining us all three nights. Tap Truck will have alcoholic beverages for sale. NO outside alcohol will be allowed.
Delmy's Pupusas will be here April 18 and May 16.
Bennie J's Smokepit will join us on May 2. Seating: Chairs and blankets are encouraged. Parking: Will be available at the Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center, located at 1402
19th Street. Limited parking will be available on the grounds; only access will be from Sam Houston Avenue.
After 5 p.m., parking is available on 19th Street on the museum side of the street. Bathrooms: The Wigwam Neosho Museum Store, located next to the stage, will be open during the
event for public restrooms. Rain site: In case of inclement weather, the music will be moved inside to the museum’s
auditorium located in the Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center at 1402 19th Street. Event Sponsors:Tap Truck Outlaws and C.A.T. Café Contact information:
Music inquiries - Darren Grant, musical director, dpg006@shsu.edu
All other inquiries - Megan Buro, marketing manager, mlb044@shsu.edu
