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.
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.
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.
See the Site
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 House History
Sam Rayburn’s political career began when he won a seat in the Texas House of Representatives in 1906.
Take a Virtual Tour
Explore the site from anywhere with our interactive virtual tour.
Events at Sam Rayburn House
Archeology: Digging the Past
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Come see the tools that archeologist uses and find out why archaeology is important and what can be learned from it. See what past archeology projects at the Rayburn House discovered. This is a come and go event.
Cemetery Walking Tour
Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Join the Sam Rayburn House SHS and Sam Rayburn Museum staff as we provide a walking tour of Gates Hill Cemetery in Bonham, TX.
Sam Rayburn House in the Blog
Community and Solitude
Visitors often ask about Sam Rayburn's marital status, and though he never married, people were constantly visiting his home, creating an atmosphere of community and geniality.
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.
The Friendship of Sam Rayburn and Harry S. Truman
The legendary House speaker and president shared a tight bond throughout their political careers.
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Make a gift to the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting the historic sites of the THC.
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