On a chilly April afternoon in 1836, this strip of coastal prairie rang with the boom of cannon, crack of musket fire, and shouts of “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember La Bahia!” Despite being outnumbered, Gen. Sam Houston’s army of settlers, Tejanos, and foreign volunteers decisively defeated Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna’s forces and won Texas’ independence. Today, the 1,200-acre site, San Jacinto Museum, and the 567-foot-tall San Jacinto Monument celebrate their sacrifice and victory.
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Hours
Battleground
Open Daily
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Monument and Museum
Open Wednesday to Sunday
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
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Tickets
Grounds are free to visit
Monument:
Adults $14
Children (11 and younger) $6
Seniors/Veterans: $10
Groups: Contact San Jacinto
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Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
See the site
![Canon demonstration at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_01.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=ZpI43Qi1)
![Children lined up for a military demonstration at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_02.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=6-jMUe_j)
![Sam Houston reenactor saluting child at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_03.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=PMwd9hKc)
![Canon being fired at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_04.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=906ySfIt)
![Battle reenactment at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_05.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=08LuKiWo)
![Vistors in the San Jacinto Battleground museum](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_07.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=UT-HnOCw)
![Child looking at furs at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_09.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=A77qZbJe)
![San Jacinto monument and reflecting pool.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_10.jpg?h=5cc38303&itok=aFdKV4ZL)
![Aerial photo of San Jacinto monument](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_11.jpg?h=728a8a47&itok=e2gH7Kzp)
![Gallery at the top of the San Jacinto monument](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_13.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=qNAFwVKE)
![Art gallery in the San Jacinto monument](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_14.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=LIufs0el)
![Canon demonstration at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_01.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=ZpI43Qi1)
![Children lined up for a military demonstration at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_02.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=6-jMUe_j)
![Sam Houston reenactor saluting child at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_03.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=PMwd9hKc)
![Canon being fired at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_04.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=906ySfIt)
![Battle reenactment at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_05.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=08LuKiWo)
![Vistors in the San Jacinto Battleground museum](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_07.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=UT-HnOCw)
![Child looking at furs at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_09.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=A77qZbJe)
![San Jacinto monument and reflecting pool.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_10.jpg?h=5cc38303&itok=aFdKV4ZL)
![Aerial photo of San Jacinto monument](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_11.jpg?h=728a8a47&itok=e2gH7Kzp)
![Gallery at the top of the San Jacinto monument](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_13.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=qNAFwVKE)
![Art gallery in the San Jacinto monument](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_14.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=LIufs0el)
![Art gallery in the San Jacinto monument](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_14.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=SGWa08bn)
Plan Your Visit
Take a self-guided driving tour of the battlefield, hike, birdwatch, fish, visit the 567-foot-tall monument, and explore the museum.
![Sam Houston reenactor saluting child at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_03.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=my4h9qp_)
San Jacinto Battleground History
On April 21, 1836, General Houston and his men defeated the Mexican army after an 18-minute battle at this site.
![Children lined up for a military demonstration at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_02.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=Mf2mouXV)
Field Trips
Field trips are offered Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and usually last two hours.
![Vistors in the San Jacinto Battleground museum](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_07.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=7Ls6YP6R)
Event Rentals
Host your next Special Event at the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield!
![Children playing a game with a reenactor at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_08.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=UKkX8ifV)
Volunteer
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with educational programs, period acting and history reenactment, prairie restoration, site maintenance, photography, woodworking, and more.
![Canon demonstration at San Jacinto Battleground](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/San%20Jacinto_01.jpg?h=d8102449&itok=MYDWO9t6)
Scout Programs
We offer programs designed especially for the Cub Scout Texas Badge and the Girl Scout Playing the Past Badge.
Events at San Jacinto Battleground
San Jacinto Battleground in the Blog
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