Huntsville Attractions
Huntsville (pop. 35,000) was once home of Sam Houston and is today home of Sam Houston State University. The town is one of the oldest in the state and still features a number of 19th century homes.
Gibbs-Powell House Museum
Gibbs-Powell Home Museum is a Greek Revival home, built in 1862, and furnished in period.
Gibbs-Powell Home Museum
1228 11th Street
Huntsville, TX 77340-3917
United States
1228 11th Street
Huntsville, TX 77340-3917
United States
Phone 1 (936) 295-2914
Fax 1 (936) 436-4928
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Samuel Walker Houston Center
The cultural center pays tribute to the life of Samual Walker Houston. It also offers insight into black life following the Civil War.
Texas Prison Museum
The Texas Prison Museum explores the history and changes of the prison system since 1848. On display are a number of prison related artifacts including an electric chair, and various means of restraints and weapons.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
