Hours
Battleground
Open Daily
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Monument and Museum
Open Wednesday to Sunday
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tickets
Grounds are free to visit
Monument:
Adults $14
Children (11 and younger) $6
Seniors/Veterans: $10
Groups: Contact San Jacinto
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
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.
See the Site
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.
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.
Field Trips
Field trips are offered Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and usually last two hours.
Event Rentals
Host your next Special Event at the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield!
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.
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 School Day 2026
Friday 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.The Road to San Jacinto School Day Event will be held on Friday, April 17th from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm. This is a memorable, education-focused event that will include real life demonstrations of many day-to-day activities as they were in 1836, the time of the Battle of San Jacinto.
San Jacinto Day Celebration 2026
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.On Saturday, April 18th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the 2025 San Jacinto Day Celebration, presented by the San Jacinto Museum and the Texas Historical Commission, will be a day of fun, reenactments, and living history activities celebrating the 190th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Reenactors dressed in period clothing will make the epic events of April 1836 come alive, and reenactments throughout the day will recreate the dramatic events that led to one of the most decisive and impactful military victories in the history of North America.
Fire! Arms Demonstration
Saturday 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Venture to this historic battleground to experience some of the thunderous sounds of battle as San Jacinto Battleground staff demonstrate how to fire a musket and rifle, weapons both the Mexican and Texian armies utilized on the fateful day that won Texan independence.
San Jacinto Battleground in the Blog
The Texas Revolution and the ‘Runaway Scrape’ Through the Eyes of Mrs. Dilue Rose Harris, Part I
Some of the most vivid insights into the Texas Revolution come from civilian witnesses, including Dilue Rose Harris, a young girl living in Texas with her family during the turbulent years of the revolution.
Three Women Who Helped Shape San Jacinto
Throughout its nearly 190-year history, women have played a vital role in preserving and shaping the story of the San Jacinto Battleground.
The History of the Alabama-Coushatta and Their Role in the Texas Revolution
The Alabama-Coushatta story reflects a long tradition of strategic diplomacy, befriending colonial and national powers when necessary but retaining a commitment to their sovereignty, identity, and peace even amid repeated betrayals.
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