Visit Us Overview

Don't let another sunset happen without a trip to San Jacinto.

San Jacinto Museum of History © 2004

Battlefields. Battleships. Books. Whether entertaining a client, taking a field trip or just spending time with the kids—a visit to the San Jacinto Museum of History is a time to remember!

If you are within the Houston Chronicle's delivery area, ask for your free Chronicle in Education Curriculum Guide when you schedule your group's visit.

Hours of Operation

The San Jacinto Museum of History
9AM-6PM

Jesse H. Jones Theatre for Texas Studies
10AM-6PM

Texas Forever!! the Battle of San Jacinto is presented on the hour, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Observation Floor
9AM-5:45PM

San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
9AM–6PM

Battleship Texas
10AM–5PM

Albert and Ethel Herzstein Library
The library is open by appointment on Fridays and some Saturdays, 9AM-4:30PM. Check the calendar for scheduled Saturdays. Call 281.479.2421 or library@sanjacinto-museum.org to make an appointment. Use of the library is free to members, and is $5.00 for non-members.

All activities except the library are available seven days a week.

The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day and December 24–25.

Admission Prices

Texas Forever!! Observation Floor Developing Houston Combination

Adult: $4.50 $4.00 $5.00 $12.00

Child: $3.50 $3.00 $3.00 $8.00

Senior: $4.00 $3.50 $4.50 $10.50

Museum Member: Free Free Free Free

School Group: -- -- -- $4.00

Tour Group: $4.00 $3.50 $4.50 $10.50

Tour Group (Child): $2.75 $2.50 $3.00 $6.75

Senior rates are available for age 65 or over; Child rates for age 11 or younger.

In addition, Texas Parks & Wildlife charges $1.00 per person to enter the park. This fee supports state parks throughout Texas.