Last updated: 7/20/2017
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Street Address
2400 Liscum Rd
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
Mailing Address
2108 Wilson way
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

Hours

Tuesday - Friday
10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday
12 PM - 4 PM
Sunday - Monday
closed
Closed Sunday, Monday and Federal Holidays

Admissions

We are now located inside the historic Quadrangle on Liscum Rd.

Free

Staff

Ms. Jacqueline B. Davis
phone: 210-221-1590
William Manchester
phone: 210-221-1588
Description

The Fort Sam Houston Museum collects, interprets, preserves and displays materials related to the history of Fort Sam Houston, Texas and of the United States Army in the San Antonio area from 1845 to the present. This includes the military units and organizations stationed there, the significant events which occurred there, the distinguished soldiers who served there and the influence of Fort Sam Houston on the Army and the Nation. The Museum promotes stewardship of the 900 historic structures on this National Historic Landmark site.

History

Established in 1967 and registered with the US Army Center of Military History. Certified (accredited) by the Center of Military History in 1981 and recertified in 1986, 1991 and 1997. Received the Lamar Award from Preservation Texas and the Texas Historical Commission Museum Award (Education Program) in 1994 for the Fort Sam Houston Historical Neighborhood Awareness Program.

Artifact Collections

Uniforms, equipment, accoutrements, arms, edged weapons, vehicles, flags, insignia related to the history of Fort Sam Houston and of the Army in the San Antonio area from 1845 to the present.

Research Collections

Primary and secondary materials related to the history of Fort Sam Houston. Photographs, personal papers, military manuals, maps and plans. Microfilmed historical records.

Educational Programs

The Museum can provide gallery tours to military organization, veterans organizations and school groups. Professional development training is provided to military organizations. An extensive series of publications about the history of the post is available for reference or self study.

Publications

Pocket Guide to:

Historic Fort Sam Houston
the Staff Post
the Infantry Post
the Cavalry and Light Artillery Post
Camp Travis
Dodd Field
the New Post
Camp Bullis
Surrounded by History
Services
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
DISCLAIMER
This information, including business hours, addresses and contact information is provided for general reference purposes only. No representation is made or warranty is given as to its content or the reliability thereof. User assumes all risk of use. Stories USA, Inc. and its content suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or delay resulting from such use. Please call ahead to verify the dates, the location and directions.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

September 8, 2024 - September 10, 2025

North Bend, Oregon

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

RECENT UPDATES

Museums

03/07 Antrim Historical Society

Antrim, New Hampshire

Museum Vendors

03/07 Digiscura

Encino, California