Program areas at San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association
Museum and Monument: The San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association is located in the base of the San Jacinto Monument. The museum was established not only to honor those who fought for Texas in 1836, but also to re-visualize the history of Texas and the Spanish Southwest. It was created as a steward of history, and to promote friendship between Texas, Mexico, Spain, France and Latin America. Special treasures can be found from Mexican Texas, the Texas revolution, and the Republic of Texas. The museum also holds art and artifacts from the Spanish conquest, French Texas (a small collection), Spanish colonial life, the Mexican Revolution and the Anglo colonization of Mexican Texas. Texas's early statehood and the Civil War are also featured. Continued on Schedule O Admission to the Museum allows guest access to the Theatre: "Texas Forever!! The Battle of San Jacinto," with a repeat showing every hour on the hour, which tells the story of Texas history. This 35-minute production brings you from the earliest Spanish colonies to the day the West was won. Included in the film's 3,000+ images are 35 original paintings commissioned by the Museum just for "Texas Forever!!"
San Jacinto Day: This dramatic battle reenactment is the centerpiece of the admission-free San Jacinto Day Festival, held on the grounds surrounding the San Jacinto Monument. Sponsored by the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association, Texas Historical Commission and the San Jacinto Volunteers, the festival is a full day of music, entertainment, food, games and fun set amidst living history.
Museum Shop: Available for sale at the museum's shop are items related to Texas history including books, maps, art, historic reproductions, and similar educational materials.
Library: The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Library began in 1939 with gifts from the descendants of Texas heroes. The library's holdings include books and other research materials relating to early exploration and statehood with an emphasis on colonial Texas as a part of Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the early days of Texas statehood.
Research: The Museum is a rich depository of resources for the study of the Republic of Texas, early Texas statehood and politics, and Native Americans in Texas.