Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
The historic Buffalo Soldiers National Museum offers visitors educational experiences focused on African American history and American history. African Americans from varied backgrounds—including those formerly enslaved and Civil War veterans—have served proudly in every American war. BSNM aims to interpret, articulate, collect, display, and preserve historical artifacts, documents, videos, prints, and other memorabilia that detail the history of the brave men and women who overcame extreme adversity while gallantly fighting on behalf of the United States.
Location
3816 Caroline Street
Houston, Texas 77004
Phone
Updates
(Starting July 4, 2025) The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum is closed to the public for major renovations through Summer 2026.
Hours
Through Summer 2026, the museum will be temporarily closed to the public for major renovations.
However, the museum will continue to engage the community through off-site exhibitions, digital programming, and collaborations with Houston’s vibrant cultural institutions.
Admission
Free admission Thursdays 1p–5p
Adults $10
Seniors (65+) $5
Students $5
Military $5
Free parking
Available in adjacent surface lot.
Street parking
Metered street parking available at the corner of the street.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Retail
Private event/tours
For information about space rentals, please contact events@buffalosoldiersmuseum.org.
For information about docent-led museum tours, please contact tours@buffalosoldiersmuseum.org.