Why Visit the Gonzales Memorial Museum?
Gonzales, Texas is where the Texas Revolution began and this museum holds the famous “Come and Take It” cannon that sparked the conflict. The museum also serves as a memorial to the Immortal 32, the group of men who were the only reinforcements to arrive following Colonel Travis’s request during the Battle of the Alamo.
A Great Field Trip for These Topics:
- Texas History
- The Texas Revolution
Quick Info:
414 Smith Street
Gonzales, TX 78629
Mon-Sat: 1oam – 12pm and 1pm – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm to 5pm
Adults: $5
Children: $3
Need more info? Contact them here.
All information is correct to the best of our knowledge as of the publishing of this article in February 2025. Contact the Gonzales Memorial Museum for any changes, or to confirm.
What Can You Expect to See & Do at the Gonzales Memorial Museum?
The primary attraction that draws visitors to the museum is the iconic cannon from the Battle of Gonzales.
A very brief history of the Gonzales cannon and the “COME AND TAKE IT” flag:
After a flood of American settlers arrived in Texas, the Mexican government felt threatened and closed its borders. President Santa Anna deploys troops to Gonzales to retrieve a cannon that was previously provided to the settlers for protection against hostile American Indians. When Santa Anna’s troops arrived to take back the cannon, the defiant settlers rolled out the cannon with a flag reading “COME AND TAKE IT” Shots are fired and the Texas revolution officially begins.
Additionally, visitors can explore 2 wings of exhibits on Texas history, local history, and changing displays.
Outside, you will find a monument to the Immortal 32, a 500-seat amphitheater (used for public gatherings and entertainment), a reflecting pool, and a well-preserved log cabin built in 1848.
The Gonzales Memorial Museum was built in 1936 and is a Centennial Historical Memorial Museum that commemorates the Immortal 32 who died at the Alamo in 1836. The building is made of Texas shell stone trimmed in Cordova cream limestone.
Tips for Visitors:
- Parking is free and you can park anywhere along the sides of the museum. It is all street parking.
- There is a small gift shop with items like pencils, pins, t shirts, and of course “Come and Take It” flags.
- Check their calendar here for any events, tours, field trips, or other large group bookings.
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