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Go to one of the following web addresses and type in your address and the address of the USS TEXAS. 

It will give you a turn by turn directions to the ship.

3527 BATTLEGROUND RD, 

LA PORTE, TX 77571

http://www.mapquest.com or www.yahoo.com and click on the MAP page.

  We look forward to your arrival 

Picture of the San Jacinto Battleground and Monument.
San Jacinto Battleground and Battleship Texas State Historic Sites

Visitor Information
Battleship Texas logo

map of the San Jacinto Battleground and the Battleship Texas State Historic Sites Link to the Battleship Texas State Historic Site Link to the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site Link to the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

General:

San Jacinto Battleground and Battleship TEXAS State Historic Site
3523 Battleground Road (Texas Highway 134)
LaPorte, TX 77571
(281) 479-2431
(281) 479-5618 fax

 

Directions

From Interstate 610 East, take Texas Highway 225 east for 11 miles to Battleground Road (Texas Highway 134), continue north approximately 2 miles. Turn right on Park Road 1836 for the Monument or continue on Highway 134 another mile to reach the Battleship. Entrance on your left.

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Location map Downtown Houston Astrodome / Astroworld NASA / Space Center Houston San Jacinto Battleground and Battleship Texas State Historic Sites

Hours:

All facilities are open 7 days a week except where noted.

bullet Battleship TEXAS State Historic Site: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.)
Check the Calendar for scheduled access restrictions
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bullet San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site: 9am - 6pm (Closed on Thanksgiving day, Christmas eve and Christmas day.)
Check the Calendar for scheduled access restrictions
.

 
bullet San Jacinto Monument/Museum of History : 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.)
Check the Calendar for scheduled access restrictions
.

 
bulletObservation Floor: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

 
bulletTexas Forever!! The Battle of San Jacinto (A multi-image presentation): Shown every hour on the hour from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

 
bulletSnack Shop: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

 
bulletConference Facility on board the Battleship TEXAS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (reservation only)
bulletHalf day rental - $150.00
bulletFull day rental - $250.00
bullet

Contact Barbara @ 281-479-2431 ext. 234 for additional information and to make reservations.


        Fees       

State Site

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Battleground - $1.00 per person 13 years of age and older.
bullet
Monument - Free
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Museum - Free
bullet
Day Use - Free

Battleship:

bulletAdults (age 13 and above) - $10
bulletSenior Adults (65+) - $5
bulletChildren 12 and under – FREE ( When accompanied by a parent.) Free admission not valid for school or youth groups
bulletSchool and Youth Group Discounts are available. Reservations are required.
bullet Please call 281-479-2431 x234 for reservations.

Conference Facility on board the Battleship

bulletHalf day rental - $150
bulletFull day rental - $250

Monument Elevator to Observation Floor:

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Adults - $ 4.00
bullet
Children - $ 3.50 (11 yrs & under)
bullet
School Group - $2.00
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Tour Group (Adult) - $ 3.50 (10 or more)
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Tour Group (Children) - $ 2.50 (10 or more)
bullet
Seniors $ 3.50 (65 yrs & older)

Texas Forever!! The Battle of San Jacinto:

bulletAdults - $4.50
bulletChildren - $ 3.50 - (11 yrs and under)
bulletSchool Group - $ 4.00  
bullet
Tour Group (Adult) - $4.00 (10 or more)
bulletTour Group (Children) - $2.75 (10 or more)
bullet Seniors - $ 4.00 (65 yrs and up)

Combination ticket - Texas Forever and Monument Observation Floor

bulletAdults - $7.50
bulletChildren - $5.50
bulletSchool Group -$4.00
bullet
Tour Group (Adult) - $ 6.50 (10 or more)
bulletTour Group (Children) - $ 4.25 (10 or more)
bullet Seniors - $ 6.50 (65 yrs and up)

Conference Facility on board the Battleship

bulletHalf day rental - $150.00
bulletFull day rental - $250.00

The Battleship is now home to a unique conference room facility, which is available for rental. The "Dreadnought Room" can seat 37. Tables, chairs, podium, easel and audiovisual equipment are available. This facility is located on the second deck. The "Dreadnought Room" is available during business hours only Mon - Sun 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. . You are welcome to use a caterer for your affair.

Contact Barbara @ 281-479-2431 ext. 234 for additional information and to make reservations.

 

Prices are subject to change without notice, but I'll try to keep this info accurate. 

 

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