Sunday: 12:00pm – 4:30pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
**Holiday closures:
December 23, 24, 25, 2024
December 30, 2024
January 1, 2025
Please note during the holidays, the Museum, Historic Houses, and Museum Store will be open December 26, 27, 28, 29 and 31. The Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center will be closed from Dec. 23 - Jan. 1.
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.**
The Sam Houston Memorial Museum is an educational institution that teaches about the exciting history of Texas and the life of Sam Houston and his family through a variety of programs and exhibits. The complex is situated on 15 acres of the original farm of over 200 acres owned by General Sam Houston and his family from 1847-1858.
From time-to-time, the Steamboat House is opened to the public to access the inside. Please check under "Events" to find out when this opportunity arises.
This cabin functioned as Sam's unofficial office during his tenure as a U.S. Senator.
The Rotunda is the most distinctive landmark on the grounds of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum complex. It contains Sam Houston's artifacts and provides exhibits on events surrounding the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston's family, Texas' Annexation, the Mexican War and Civil War.
Centrally located on the Museum grounds, the Wigwam Neosho Museum Store has Texas-inspired gifts and souvenirs for all ages!
The store is open during Museum hours, or you can shop our online store. If you have questions about items in the store, please contact the gift shop manager at mlb044@shsu
Various historical demonstrations are held throughout the year such as spinning & weaving, kick wheel pottery and blacksmithing. In addition, educational events are held year-round such as the General Sam Houston Day and Houston Family Christmas.
The Houstons lived in the Steamboat House after they returned to Huntsville in 1862. This is where Sam spoke his last words "Texas, Texas Margaret."
The grounds features the Guerrant Cabin, Bear Bend Cabin, and the Duck Pond. Additionally, learn what's growing in our herb garden.