Hours

Sunday: 12:00pm – 4:30pm

Monday: Closed

Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00am – 4:30pm

*On Wednesday Oct. 22, the museum will close at 3 p.m. for a private event. The historic houses, museum store, and Walker Education Center will remain open until 4:30 p.m.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES:

Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28 (Thanksgiving Break)

Admissions

Includes same-day admission to the Sam Houston Memorial Museum. 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 are March 20, April 10, and May 1. (Dates and times are subject to change.)

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 for Spring 2025:

Gail Ryder on Stage with audience Stage: Is located on the museum grounds between the Steamboat House and Wigwam Neosho Museum Store.
Admission: Free
Food/drinks: Delmy's Food Stand (pupusas, tacos, quesadillas & sodas)
Sam's Table Restuarant (beer & wine)

Both vendors will accept card or cash.

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 or wet grounds, 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. In case it is severe weather causing us to cancel, May 15 has been set aside as a backup date.
Event Sponsors: TBA
Contact information:
Music inquiries - Darren Grant, musical director, dpg006@shsu.edu
All other inquiries - Megan Buro, marketing manager, mlb044@shsu.edu