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Location

890 W. State Hwy. 56 
Bonham, TX 75418 
903-583-5558 
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Hours

Wednesday to Saturday
9 a.m.– 5 p.m.


Sunday
Noon–5 p.m. 

 

Tours are at the top of each hour. Last tour at 4 p.m.

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Tickets

Adult $6
Senior/Veteran $5
Child (6-17) $4
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $12, each additional child $1

All purchased tickets receive a complementary admission to the Eisenhower Birthplace for one week after purchase with receipt.

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Programs

Public Tours  
Special Events  
School Programs 

One of the most powerful and influential politicians in the 20th century, Rayburn served in the U.S. Congress for 48 years, holding the position of speaker for 17 years. His 1916 home, now the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site, preserves his real stories with original furnishings, candid photographs, and personal belongings, remaining as they were when he lived here. Visitors explore Rayburn’s personal life and political achievements and their impact on mid-20th-century history. The home is a National Historic Landmark, a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Sam Rayburn's bedroom

Plan Your Visit

Visitors to the site walk in the Rayburn family’s footsteps while exploring the life and home of Sam Rayburn.

Sam Rayburn's Cadillac parked in front of the garage.

Sam Rayburn House History

Sam Rayburn’s political career began when he won a seat in the Texas House of Representatives in 1906.

Events at Sam Rayburn House

Quilt Hop is July 25-26.

Bonham Quilt Hop and Fiber Arts Show

Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Bonham Quilt Hop and Fiber Arts Show is a city-wide event, and we are honored to take part once again. Visit our site on July 24th or July 25th for free first-floor tours of the quilt display areas of the Sam Rayburn House during this event - full tours of the house are not available on these days.

Quilt Hop is July 24-25.

Bonham Quilt Hop and Fiber Arts Show

Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Bonham Quilt Hop and Fiber Arts Show is a city-wide event, and we are honored to take part once again. Visit our site on July 24th or July 25th for free first-floor tours of the quilt display areas of the Sam Rayburn House during this event - full tours of the house are not available on these days.

Farming Heritage Day is September 26.

Farming Heritage Day

Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sam Rayburn was a farmer, so each year, we celebrate Mr. Sam's love farming, farmers, and his community by inviting everyone to our site for Farming Heritage Day.

Sam Rayburn House in the Blog

5 Hidden Historical Gems in Texas You Need to Visit

To help you find some of Texas’ best hidden gems of history, we’ve put together a little treasure map.

Two elderly men shake hands.

The Friendship of Sam Rayburn and Harry S. Truman

The legendary House speaker and president shared a tight bond throughout their political careers.

Brushes, Combs, and Questions: Sam Rayburn House Cleaning Artifacts

The Rayburn family had a number of interesting cleaning supplies in their home.