Despite the scale and speed of the project, not a single life was lost during the monument's construction.
	San Jacinto Museum of History © 2003

The San Jacinto Museum of History is actually in the base of the San Jacinto Monument. But it's more than just a gateway to a great view. It's your gateway to Texas culture! From Mayan idols to Mexican manuscripts to Sam Houston's private dictionary (the word "temporize" is thoughtfully crossed through)—come see what you've been missing!

The museum was established not only to honor those who fought here in 1836, but also to re-visualize the history of Texas and the Spanish Southwest. It was created as a steward of history, and to promote friendship between Texas, Mexico, Spain, France and Latin America.

Special treasures can be found from Mexican Texas, the Texas revolution, and the Republic of Texas. But the museum also holds art and artifacts from the Spanish conquest, French Texas (a small collection), Spanish colonial life, the Mexican Revolution and the Anglo colonization of Mexican Texas. Texas's early statehood and the Civil War are also featured.

From books to bayonets, swords to sketches, there's something here for everyone. So turn off your television. Reschedule your appointments. Take the day off. You have a date with your destiny! What are you waiting for? Download a more complete listing of the exhibit hall's highlights. Or visit us today.

Since its completion in 1939, the monument has been a symbol of community pride, sacrifice and honor. San Jacinto Museum of History © 2003