If you enjoy learning about a time gone by, head to the San Jacinto Museum of History. It's where you'll uncover the origins of the Lone Star State through old manuscripts and fascinating exhibits. Here is some of what the museum offers near our Houston Heights apartments:

Jesse H. Jones Theatre

Start your visit at the Jesse H. Jones Theatre. It's where Texas Forever!! The Battle of San Jacinto fills the screen. For 35 minutes, you'll be on the edge of your seat as it transports you from the largest Spanish colonies to the day the West was won." The film plays every hour on the hour between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Albert & Ethel Herzstein Library

At the Albert & Ethel Herzstein Library, the collection spans several hundred years of history. It boasts manuscripts, rare books, and other items that cover all things Texas. The library is open by appointment on select Fridays and Saturdays. Call or fill out the online form to request a date and time.

Permanent Exhibit

The permanent exhibit highlights the story of Texas' independence. You'll journey through hundreds of years of history as you discover photographs, documents, and period artifacts. New content is frequently added, so you might see something different with each visit. Items include pre-Columbian pottery, maps that guided the region's explorers, and tools used to work the land.

San Jacinto Monument

At 570 feet high, the San Jacinto Monument is the world's tallest war memorial. Head to the observation floor to enjoy a spectacular birds-eye view of the Houston Ship Channel and Battleship Texas. You won't be disappointed.

After visiting the San Jacinto Museum of History, grab a delicious sandwich to go from a nearby eatery. If you would like to call Lincoln Heights home, please contact us. Our leasing team will help you discover everything you can enjoy as a resident of our luxury apartments in Houston.