Oral Histories Initiatives
The Museum is honored to announce an ongoing initiative to collect and preserve oral histories from Black and Latino communities across the Greater Houston area and beyond.
Message from our Leader: More Than History
More Than History: Community. Heart. Dear Friend, This message is different from the others I’ve sent, it is more personal, vulnerable, honest and intentional. Because of that, it felt right to open this letter simply as, friend. As we close out our capital campaign and prepare for our reopening and an eventful 2026, I’ve been […]
Ready & Forward: Fall 2025 Renovation Updates
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) has officially commenced a significant renovation of its historic home, the Houston Light Guard Armory. As of July 4, 2025, the museum is temporarily closed to the public, with plans to reopen in Summer 2026. This marks an important milestone in the museum’s ongoing mission to preserve, interpret, and […]
Veterans & Military Families Month
Every November, we recognize Veterans & Military Family Month.
Bid For Renovations
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum solicits sealed bids for the interior renovation of the Houston Light Guard Armory (23,000 sq. ft.) located at 3816 Caroline Street, Houston, Texas 77004.
BSNM June 2025 Closure
A Message from Chief Executive Officer Desmond Bertrand-Pitts Dear Friends, The week following our Juneteenth @160 celebration from June 19-21, will be the last time our doors are open to the general public before we temporarily close for major renovations in July 2025. This moment marks a turning point in our journey, a year of […]
Statement from the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Examining the Complex History of the Buffalo Soldier
Recently, national conversations have surfaced across social media regarding Beyoncé wearing a Buffalo Soldiers shirt, with some voices raising concerns about the historical role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the displacement and violence against Indigenous peoples during the westward expansion of the United States.