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
Boom: Cannon Demonstration
Sunday 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Have you ever wondered how to load a cannon? Have you ever seen one fired? Visitors to the San Jacinto Monument can learn how to load a cannon and watch regular cannon demonstrations. It will be a blast, literally! Cannon fire will take place on the hour and half-hour. Note: The cannon program will be canceled if it rains
Birdwatching at the Battleground
Saturday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.The site will open two hours early so birders and photographers can enjoy early morning at the site, from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. The site is open to vehicles, but please be respectful of those enjoying the wildlife and keep noise to a minimum. Enter at the gates off Vista Road or Independence Parkway.
San Jacinto Family Day: Pocket Portraits
Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Discover how people preserved memories of loved ones before the widespread use of photography. Learn about the alternatives used during that era, such as portrait art, and about the significance of pocket-sized portraits for travelers and military personnel. Create your own vintage-inspired keepsake to take home!
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