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

EventLecture: James Monroe Hill - Why is He in the Painting?

On the left, a man wearing a plaid shirt looks toward the camera, with a cutaway to the San Jacinto Monument on the right.

EventLecture: The Coming and Fighting of the Battle of San Jacinto

On the left, a man wearing a green shirt and brown jacket smiles at the camera, with a cutaway to the San Jacinto Monument on the right.

EventLecture: Retributive Justice and the Myth of Texas Independence

On the left, a woman smiles at the camera, with a cutaway to the San Jacinto Monument on the right.

EventLecture: Brazen Women: Challenging Gender Expectations in a Time of War and Chaos

Head shot of James Haley beside an aerial view of the San Jacinto Monument.

EventLecture: Clash of...Which Cultures?

A head shot of James Bevill on the left, with the San Jacinto Monument on the right.

EventLecture: The Infamous Prisoner

A head and shoulder view of Don Frazier on the left, with the San Jacinto Monument on the right.

EventLecture: Shadow of San Jacinto: The Day the World Changed

A head and shoulders view of Stephen Hardin holding up the book Texian Exodus on the left, and the San Jacinto Monument on the right.

EventLecture: San Jacinto: The Anomalous Battle

Picture of the San Jacinto Monument on the right, with a head shot photo of Stephen S. Cure on the left

EventLecture: Turning Service Into Opportunity: San Jacinto Land Bounties and Progress

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

A group of runners pass the starting gate.

EventSan Jacinto Texas Independence Fun Run

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

EventBattle Beats - Music of the March

Two men cover their ears as a cannon fires.

EventCannon Demonstration

EventFirearms Demonstration and Touch Table

A living history re-enactor riding a horse salutes the viewer.eplica cannon.

EventSan Jacinto Day Celebration

Hands hold a ladle and a bullet mold, over a fire.

EventBulletmaking

EventSan Jacinto Ceremony

Featured EventTejanos and the Texas Revolution

Learn of the role of Tejanos in the founding of Texas and their legacy in the legal and cultural institutions that distinguish Texas historically from other states of Mexico and the U.S. in this History Under the Star Lecture by Dr. Andrés Tijerina.

Experience an engaging and interesting talk

Illustration showing oval portraits of Antonio Menchaca and Juan Seguin

Portrait of Antonio López de Santa Anna in a military coat trimmed with red and gold braid ane epaulettes.

Featured CommanderAntonio López de Santa Anna

AMASTER OF POLITICS AND AN EXPERIENCED military officer, Santa Anna was nothing if not politically astute. His heavy-handed tactics in the Texas Revolution were a function of his training and experience.

Learn more about the Mexican general and president

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