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.**
Whether hosting a corporate event, wedding or retreat, there is no place more distinctive and unique than the Sam Houston Memorial Museum. Our museum event staff will ensure that no matter the occasion, it is a memorable one.
Events can also be paired with tours and tailored to a variety of interests, including hands-on demonstrations. To inquire about hosting your next event at our venue, please email the rental coordinator at yxm013@shsu.edu or call us at 936.294.3201.
Review our rental policies.
The facility was built a part of the Gen. Sam Houston Bicentennial Celebration in honor of Gen. Sam Houston's 200th birthday on March 2, 1993. The 22,000 square foot center is located at 1402 19th Street on the southwest corner of the museum grounds, west of the Sam Houston State University campus.
The Walker Education Center can accommodate any party size with four meeting rooms, an auditorium, a library, Texas History library, and a large atrium.
Located on the lower lever of the Walker Education Center, the W. S. Gibbs Conference Hall is perfect for business meetings, receptions, dinners and large gatherings. This area contains 4,300 square feet, which can accommodate 250-300 people and can be divided to accommodate small groups. In addition, a large prep kitchen is available.