San Jacinto Museum

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At the site of the decisive battle for Texas Independence, the San Jacinto Museum, the San Jacinto Monument and the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site.

Beat the heat this June by exploring history, nature, and hands-on learning at the San Jacinto Battleground State Histor...
06/01/2026

Beat the heat this June by exploring history, nature, and hands-on learning at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site! On June 6, start the morning with Birdwatching at the Battleground from 7–9 AM and experience the incredible migration route that brings over 200 species of birds through the site each year. Later that day, families can join San Jacinto Family Day: Flags of the Texas Revolution from 11 AM–3 PM to learn about the meaning behind the six flags and create a flag of their own.
On June 9, enjoy SPARK! Birding at the Battleground from 2:30–3:30 PM, an indoor birding-themed program featuring bird calls, photography, and more. Cyclists can also take advantage of Cycling Saturdays on June 13 from 7–9 AM, when the roads of the San Jacinto State Historic Site will be open exclusively to bicyclists.
Continue the fun on June 13 with Spinning and Weaving from 10 AM–1 PM, where visitors can watch demonstrations by the Bay Area Weavers and Spinners and learn about traditional textile crafts. On June 21, stop by Picture Yourself at San Jacinto from 12–3 PM to explore the monument’s history through a special pop-up photography gallery showcasing visitor photos from throughout the years.
Finally, on June 27, join us for Demo Day: Haversack Packing from 11 AM–3 PM and discover what items a soldier may have carried while trying your hand at packing a haversack yourself.
Van tours are also offered Wednesday through Sunday from 2:45–4:00 PM. We hope to see you at the battleground this June!

For this Museum Monday, we are highlighting one of the beautiful paintings by Charles Shaw here at the museum. The artwo...
06/01/2026

For this Museum Monday, we are highlighting one of the beautiful paintings by Charles Shaw here at the museum. The artwork depicts a group of men led by the famed scout Deaf Smith, tearing down Vince’s Bridge during the Texas Revolution. This action played a vital role in delaying Mexican reinforcements and helped secure a crucial victory for Texian forces. Currently on display at the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield.

Become A Member Today!All members of the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association receive free admission to the mu...
05/31/2026

Become A Member Today!

All members of the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association receive free admission to the museum, a gift for joining or renewing, a personalized membership card, and more! Membership is good for one year from the purchase date!
https://bit.ly/SJMBA-Memberships

Today!Demo Day: Demo Days: Camp Kitchen Touch TableWhere: San Jacinto MonumentWhen: Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11 AM -...
05/30/2026

Today!
Demo Day: Demo Days: Camp Kitchen Touch Table
Where: San Jacinto Monument
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11 AM - 3 PM
Who: Suitable for all ages; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Keeping an army fed is essential to victory, and it is no easy task. During the Texas Revolution, both the Mexican and Texian forces struggled with provisions, often taking whatever food they could find as they moved from destination to destination, like the cows and corn of Peggy McCormick’s ranch.
The Mexican army had the benefit of soldaderas, female camp followers who were the wives, partners, and children of soldados and who assisted in food preparation, but the Texian army did not have the same privilege, with many of their family members fleeing in the Runaway Scrape. Both sides would have had similar tools at their disposal, things still familiar today such as a fire brazier, twine for roasting, and cast-iron pans, but also less familiar kitchen tools like a clock jack, cradle spit, or salamander.
Join educators to touch and view replica camp kitchen items and experience the sights and smells of the frontier! Learn about rations and food preservation and how to eat like a Texian soldier.

Our audio tour is now live!Go beyond the view and listen to the story during your visit to the San Jacinto Monument. Our...
05/29/2026

Our audio tour is now live!
Go beyond the view and listen to the story during your visit to the San Jacinto Monument. Our self-guided, 15-minute audio tour explores the iconic monument's construction and reveals the unique internal features that make it both an architectural and engineering marvel.
Designed for both first-time and returning visitors, the tour highlights often-overlooked details and offers a fresh perspective on a familiar landmark.
Available now! Ask to get started at the front kiosk!

History Under the Star Lecture Series: August 15, 2026Tejana Women Roles and Lifestyles during the time of the Texas Rev...
05/28/2026

History Under the Star Lecture Series: August 15, 2026
Tejana Women Roles and Lifestyles during the time of the Texas Revolution with Amy M. Porter
Tejanas were the backbone of Spanish Texas society. Their roles in their families and in their communities have been obscured by archival evidence that focuses on government and public institutions. Yet, glimpses of the women’s experiences appear in the documents as well as artifacts and family histories. Life in early Texas was tough, and women persisted through hardship and violence. The Texas Revolution was no exception as Tejanas experienced the Siege of Béxar and the Alamo as well as the changes brought with independence and then incorporation into the United States. Through all of the tumult, Tejanas persisted, maintained their family stories, and contributed to the culture and economy of Texas. This presentation will offer insights into the experiences of Tejanas before, during, and after Texas independence, focusing on broad patterns as well as telling individual stories of remarkable women.

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Talk: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Q&A: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Reception: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: San Jacinto Museum
Purchase your ticket here: https://apps.sanjacinto-museum.org/special-events?EV=351

This Weekend!Demo Day: Demo Days: Camp Kitchen Touch TableWhere: San Jacinto MonumentWhen: Saturday, May 30, 2026, from ...
05/27/2026

This Weekend!
Demo Day: Demo Days: Camp Kitchen Touch Table
Where: San Jacinto Monument
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11 AM - 3 PM
Who: Suitable for all ages; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Keeping an army fed is essential to victory, and it is no easy task. During the Texas Revolution, both the Mexican and Texian forces struggled with provisions, often taking whatever food they could find as they moved from destination to destination, like the cows and corn of Peggy McCormick’s ranch.
The Mexican army had the benefit of soldaderas, female camp followers who were the wives, partners, and children of soldados and who assisted in food preparation, but the Texian army did not have the same privilege, with many of their family members fleeing in the Runaway Scrape. Both sides would have had similar tools at their disposal, things still familiar today such as a fire brazier, twine for roasting, and cast-iron pans, but also less familiar kitchen tools like a clock jack, cradle spit, or salamander.
Join educators to touch and view replica camp kitchen items and experience the sights and smells of the frontier! Learn about rations and food preservation and how to eat like a Texian soldier.

Step into history without ever leaving your seat 🚐✨Explore the hallowed grounds of the San Jacinto Battleground with our...
05/26/2026

Step into history without ever leaving your seat 🚐✨

Explore the hallowed grounds of the San Jacinto Battleground with our Staff-Led Van Tours, offered Wednesday through Sunday from 2:45–4:00 p.m. Let our knowledgeable guides bring the stories of April 21, 1836 to life as you ride through the very landscape where Texas history was made.

Perfect for first-time visitors and history lovers alike—sit back, take it in, and experience San Jacinto in a whole new way.

📍 Included with museum admission
📅 Wednesday–Sunday
⏰ 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Come ride with us through 190 years of Texas history.

This ends the Virtual Poetry Reading of “San Jacinto Day” which was written by J. H. H. Ellis, Principal of School, to b...
05/25/2026

This ends the Virtual Poetry Reading of “San Jacinto Day” which was written by J. H. H. Ellis, Principal of School, to be used in San Jacinto Day celebration at School Exercises, April 21, 1889, at Cold Springs, Texas. Poem given to the San Jacinto Museum in 1939 by Rev. J. H. H. Ellis, Chaplain of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, 50 years after he wrote it.

6. Virtual Poetry Reading of “San Jacinto Day,” 6 of 6The memories of that dark day are dear,It makes our hearts beat, w...
05/25/2026

6. Virtual Poetry Reading of “San Jacinto Day,” 6 of 6

The memories of that dark day are dear,
It makes our hearts beat, whenever we hear
The names of those departed heroic braves,
While their hallowed dust, sleeping in their graves,
Brings memories dear, which Texas craves.

Should we not love and cherish the fond name,
Which won for Texas her freedom and fame?
His memory dear, we will ever hold
And prize it highly, as the warrior’s gold,
That purchased the land that we now behold.

This ends the Virtual Poetry Reading of “San Jacinto Day” which was written by J. H. H. Ellis, Principal of School, to be used in San Jacinto Day celebration at School Exercises, April 21, 1889, at Cold Springs, Texas. Poem given to the San Jacinto Museum in 1939 by Rev. J. H. H. Ellis, Chaplain of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, 50 years after he wrote it.

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1 Monument Cir
La Porte, TX
77571

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

(281) 479-2421

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