- Burton Cotton Gin & Museum
- Burton
Interprets life in an historic Texas cotton town and features an operational gin. Also home of the Burton Cotton Gin Festival.
www.cottonginmuseum.org
- San Jacinto Museum of History
- La Porte
Preserves the early history of Texas from colonization through early statehood. Includes information on the Battle of San Jacinto, the battleground monument, and the Herzstein Library.
www.sanjacinto-museum.org
- Texas Seaport Museum
- Galveston
Home to the 1877 National Historic Landmark tall ship Elissa. Also promotes genealogy research using the Galveston immigration database.
www.tsm-elissa.org
- USS Cavalla (SS-244)
- Galveston
Gato-class submarine that sank the Japanese carrier Shokaku in 1944. Includes history, restoration information, and reunion news.
www.cavalla.org
- George Ranch Historical Park
- Richmond
Living history park features Texas ranching and cowboys from 1830 to 1930 with costumed re-enactors, cattle, and horses.
www.georgeranch.org
- Texas Prison Museum
- Huntsville
Features exhibits detailing the history of the Texas prison system, both from the point of view of the inmates as well as the men and women who worked within the prison walls.
www.txprisonmuseum.org
- Battleship Texas BB35, Museum
- Houston
Oldest surviving battleship still afloat in the United States.
www.usstexasbb35.com
- Handbook of Texas Online: San Jacinto Battleground State Historical Park
- La Porte
Describes the preservation of the battlefield as well as the creation of the San Jacinto Monument and Museum.
www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/SS/gks4.html
- Lake Jackson Historical Museum
- Lake Jackson
Enables visitors to experience life in the area from prehistoric times to the present through video presentations, hands-on exhibits, and interactive displays.
www.lakejacksonmuseum.org
- Forbidden Gardens
- Katy
Outdoor museum replicating some of China's major historic scenes, including Emperor Qin's terra-cotta army and the Forbidden City.
www.forbidden-gardens.com
- Holocaust Museum Houston
- Houston
By fostering Holocaust education, remembrance, and understanding, the Museum provides education about the uniqueness of this event and its ongoing lesson: that humankind must learn to live together in peace and harmony.
www.hmh.org
- Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
- Houston
Preserving the history and contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers toward the development and defense of the United States. Includes photos, articles, and events calendar.
www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com
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