Guided Tours

Guided Tours:

At the Sam Houston Museum, students and patrons alike can experience rich Texas history and explore the legacy of General Sam Houston. We offer programs for public, private, and homeschool groups, as well as organizations of all kinds. Please contact us for special program options including virtual tours.

Guided tour prices per person:

Adult: $8.00

Senior (65 & Up): $7.00

Children (6-18): $6.00

Chidren (five & under): Free

Veterans: Free

Teachers (with school tour/field trip): Free

The Education Department offers in person tours on the lovely grounds of the Sam Houston Museum. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience Sam Houston's life through our historic buildings and demonstrations provided by our knowledgeable historic interpreters, dressed in 19th-century clothing. Our educational and entertaining demonstrations include such options as: 19th century toys, hearth cooking, black powder musketry, primitive fire starting, blacksmithing, spinning, and textile arts.

Group tour fees are per person and include guided demonstrations. Your group visit will include at least two of the demonstrations listed above. Picking which demonstrations you see can be up to the group leader and we will do everything possible to accommodate your request.

To schedule your group tour, please contact our Education Department who will be happy to coordinate your visit.

Phone: 936.294.3153
Email: museumeducation@shsu.edu

Make the most of your trip by using our educational resources!

Types of Tours

School Tour

School tours include visits to the historic homes on the museum grounds (the Woodland Home and Steamboat House), the Main Museum, and a minimum of two demonstrations.
Available demonstrations may include: hearth cooking, black powder, fire starting, 19th century toys and games, fiber arts/textiles, and blacksmithing.

School tours are geared toward 4th and 7th grades TEKS standards, but all grades and ages are welcome. Plan to spend a minimum of 1.5 hours from start to finish of tour.

School group fees per person:
Teachers with school group: free

Veterans: free

Children under five years: free

Children (6-18): $6.00

Seniors (65 & up): $7.00

Adults/chaperones: $8.00
Adult Tour

The Museum offers tours especially designed for adult and senior groups all year long. Wheelchair access is available for most, but not all, of the tour areas. There is walking required across gravel paths and uneven terrain, and in some areas, the ability to climb steps is required to see every part of the Museum. Our tour consists of a short 15 minute movie about Sam Houston in our education center, guided access to the Steamboat House where Sam Houston died, the family's Woodland Home, Sam Houston's Law Office, and Eliza's Kitchen before visiting the Main Memorial Museum.

Cost per person:

Senior (65 & up) $7.00

Adult: $8.00

Veterans: free
Virtual Tours

If you are unable to visit the museum due to time or travel constraints, we are still capable of providing a quality experience for your group. Utilizing a combination of YouTube (for tours through our historic structures) and either Zoom or Google Meet (for live interaction) you are able to see much of the museum, and still have live access to one of our knowledgeable staff to talk about all things Sam Houston.

Cost of a virtual tour is $1 per person.
Historical Demonstrations

The Museum offers demonstrations on a rotating basis nearly all year long. There are Saturday demonstrations during the fall and spring, while we offer a series of historical themed programs during the summer. Please visit the events section of our website for the Museum events calendar or our Museum Facebook page to learn more.
Homeschool Day - Fall 2025

Homeschool Day is an opportunity for homeschool groups to have an interactive program designed for the whole family. Our next designated Homeschool Day will be in Fall 2025. Until then you are able to contact our education department to set up a tour for your group.

Come and experience life on the Houston farm with a variety of hands on programs. Learn about hearth cooking, spinning and weaving, blacksmithing, cabin chinking, music, dance, and many other 19th century skills.

The Fall 2025 Homeschool Day TBA.

FAQ

Arrival
Your tour will begin at the Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center, located at 1402 19th Street. Please have your group assemble in front of the building. A member of your group can notify the personnel at the front desk that you have arrived. We recommend your group arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Late Arrival
We recommend that your group arrive earlier than scheduled or on time. Please be aware that if your group is late, your tour could be shortened and your group may not have enough time to participate in all that you requested. If you know you are going to be late, please call the education department at (936) 294-3153 and let us know.
Parking
Museum visitor parking is available at the Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center and is designated with signs. Buses will drop off at the front doors of the Education Center and be directed to park on 19th Street in front of the white gazebo..
Admission
Please consult your reservation letter for your program fees. Checks can be made payable to SHSU or Sam Houston Memorial Museum and paid upon arrival at the front desk in the Education Center. We do accept cash and credit card as well. New guided tour prices effective September 3, 2024:Adult: $8.00; Senior (65 & Up): $7.00; Children (6-18): $6.00;Chidren (five & under): Free; Veterans: Free; and Teachers: Free.
Restrooms and Water Fountains
Restrooms and water fountains are located in the main museum building, the Wigwam Neosho Museum Store, and the Education Center
Picnic Areas
At the Education Center there is a gazebo with lots of green grass to picnic. You may also choose to picnic on the museum grounds or near Lake Oolooteka. When visiting the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, please keep the grounds and facilities clean. Please remind all the students that all plant life, wildlife, historic structures, and artifacts are state property and protected by law. Park animals are not pets. Please do not chase, tease, or try to handle any animals.
Museum Store
The Wigwam Neosho Museum Store has available a wide variety of souvenirs and other items related to Sam Houston and Texas History. We encourage only one class to visit the gift shop at a time. When booking your tour, please let us know if your group will shop the day of your tour.
Inclement Weather
Most programs WILL continue regardless of the weather as long as it’s not dangerous with lightning or extremely cold temperatures. However, if your group chooses to continue with the scheduled event, substitutions for programs may be made at the discretion of the education department. If you are hesitant about coming to the museum on your scheduled day due to inclement weather, please feel free to call the education department at (936) 294-3153 and reschedule your event for another day.

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