San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield

What’s Happening

Battlefield, monument, museum, library, nature walk. There’s so much to see and do at San Jacinto. Check out the SJMBA Calendar for more.

EventCycling Saturdays

EventBird Watching at the Battleground

The San Jacinto Monument shown in a van's rear view mirror

EventBattleground Van Tour

EventFamily Day

EventBoom: Cannon Demonstration

A row of 5 reenactors fire muskets or rifles.

EventFire! Arms Demo

EventTake it With You: Haversack Packing

Two military drums are played by kids while other kids watch.

EventDemo Day: Battle Beats

EventLecture: Weapons and Wounds of the Texas Revolution

A woman sitting by a fire stirs food in an iron skillet over a camp fire.

EventDemo Day: Camp Kitchen

EventDemo Day: Haversack Packing

Two children smile while holding ball-and-cup toys.

EventDemo Day: Toy Touch Table

EventBadges, Buckles, and Buttons

Featured EventExperience San Jacinto

This three-day summer camp for kids aged 9 to 17 will immerse participants in the history before the battle, the Battle of San Jacinto itself, and its aftermath. Two sessions - one in June, one in July - will provide summer fun that is educational, too.

Kids gather around a cannon as educators eplain howwone is fired.

A painting of General Santa Anna pointing toward the San Jacinto battleground

Featured CommanderAntonio López de Santa Anna

DETERMINED TO PUT DOWN rebellion in Mexico's northeastern territory, he chased Sam Houston's army across Texas, only to end up camped with his flank to Buffalo Bayou and his back to marshland...

Learn more about the five-time president and general

Featured ArtifactGold Ring

THIS RING INSCRIBED "HONOR" was worn by Sam Houston for over fifty years, earning its scratches through long wear. This is just one of the thousands of artifacts in our collection.

Dig in to our Art and Artifacts Collection

A slim gold ring engraved with the word "honor" on the inside.

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“Great place to brush up on your Texas history! The museum is very clean and everyone is very friendly. The sky was so clear, we could see for 30 miles or so all around from the top of the monument!”

Brian Crone
“Perfect day trip from Houston, spent a little over an hour. Observation deck 400+ feet in the air that highlights the position of both armies. 35 minute informational movie that starts on the hour and a great little display of artifacts and timelines of the history of Texas.”

Daniel Yeager
“This was our second time going but first time going up to observation deck. Had a great time. It is a great piece of history! Easy access for wheelchair service.”

Tammy Emert
“What a magnificent museum and collection of Texas history and artifacts. Every time I go, I spend hours looking at the treasures and reading about them. Any fan of history, especially Texas history should make this a must-visit. The monument and grounds speak for themselves. It's unlike anything else outside of visiting the monuments in DC, but San Jacinto is awe-inspiring.”

Paul Ladd
“What a great little museum! So much to read about the history of Texas, the battle of San Jacinto, and the monument it's housed in! The 30-minute movie was really great and definitely worth the watch!”

Rosemary Ciletti
“What a wonderful experience. If you love history and Texas, you will love the museum. The staff is friendly and passionate and know their Texas history. Everything really is bigger in Texas.”

Emma Lanier
“Great place to take the kids and show them some hands on Texas history! Highly recommended.”

Brian King