Boom: Cannon Demonstration
Witness our trained staff demonstrate how a cannon is safely loaded and fired and experience the thrill of live cannon fire every half hour!
"Settling Austin's Colony" Temporary Exhibit Closing Reception
Please join us for our closing reception of our latest temporary exhibit, "Settling Austin's Colony: An Empresario Shapes Texas."
Last Day To View Temporary Exhibit: Settling Austin's Colony - An Empresario Shapes Texas
Have you yet to see our newest temporary gallery installation? What are you waiting for?! The last day to view this exhibit is on Labor Day Monday, September 2nd, 2024!
Bird Watching at the Battleground
From the 1,210-foot long marsh trail and boardwalk, visitors will spot coastal birds like the Red-winged Blackbird, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, Mottled Duck, Osprey, and White Pelican as well as other wetland denizens such as the River Otter.
Monument Hill Remembrance Day
Join us as we salute to the fallen members of the Dawson and Mier Expeditions entombed and remembered at Monument Hill.
Picture Yourself at San Jacinto
You're invited to join us by the main entrance to receive a complimentary instant photograph of yourself or your group in front of the historic monument. Learn about its rich history and explore our pop-up photography gallery showcasing visitors’ photos throughout the years!
History Under the Star Lecture Series: The Texas Navy and San Jacinto with Andy Hall
The victory of the Texian Army on the plain of San Jacinto in April 1836 was built on many factors, including the leadership of Sam Houston, the grim determination of his troops, and the vagaries of weather that brought the two armies together. But there was another factor that shaped the victory, one that wasn’t anywhere near San Jacinto that day: the officers and crews of the Texian Navy.
Boom: Cannon Demonstration
Witness our trained staff demonstrate how a cannon is safely loaded and fired and experience the thrill of live cannon fire every half hour!
Wings & Wine
Join us for an in-depth look at aviation in the pacific with our premier Wings & Wine event, offering a unique blend of artifact exploration and curated wine pairings.
Director of Collections, Nicole Bagley, will guide guests through a walking tour of four iconic aviation artifacts here at the Museum; the B-25 Bomber, Grumman F4F Wildcat, TBM Avenger, and Type 96 3-barrel Anti-Aircraft Gun. Each aircraft has been paired with a wine from Texas Wine Collective to enhance your appreciation of these historical marvels.
Snacks will be provided at the beginning of the tour and a specialty goody bag will be passed out at the event's conclusion.
Tickets are priced at $20, and space is limited, so secure your spot now!
Bird Watching at the Battleground
From the 1,210-foot long marsh trail and boardwalk, visitors will spot coastal birds like the Red-winged Blackbird, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, Mottled Duck, Osprey, and White Pelican as well as other wetland denizens such as the River Otter.