Sam Houston Memorial Museum
Under $25A museum honoring Sam Houston, Texas hero and first president of the Republic of Texas, on a 15-acre historic grounds complex.

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A Huntsville museum focused on the people who served in the military rather than on weapons or battles.
463 State Highway 75 N., Huntsville, TX 77320 · Huntsville, TX
The museum presents the stories of veterans who have protected the nation and supported freedom abroad. It describes itself as a museum about people, not a typical military museum. Visitors can take a guided tour, and the museum also runs veteran outreach programs supported by donations.
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