Educators & Groups
Experience the history
Tours Cancelled Through Spring 2026
Due to renovations beginning earlier than anticipated, all tours of the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum will be cancelled starting in July 2025 through Spring 2026.
We understand this may come as disappointing news, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Your continued support means a great deal to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back once the renovation project is complete.
Please check our website regularly for updates on our reopening and future event announcements.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us at 713-696-9931.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Group Tours
Please Note: Due to capacity constraints and a shortage of docents, the museum has made the decision to change all docent-guided tours to self-guided tours.
The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday. Please refer to our Plan Your Visit page for information on free times.
Requests received with less than three (3) weeks of notice cannot be guaranteed.
- February, May, and June school tours must be booked one month in advance.
- No group tours on military holidays: Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Veterans Day, and Buffalo Soldiers Day (July 28)
RE-ENACTMENTS*
$300 per group
*Please note: We regret to inform you that the re-enactments have been temporarily postponed until further notice.
STUDENT/YOUTH GROUP TOURS
School Group Tours will ONLY be scheduled on the following dates and times:
- Tuesdays – 10 a.m.
- Wednesday through Friday – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Saturdays – 10 a.m.
All group tours require a minimum of 10 participants. Self-guided tours can be booked at any time or day of the week with a maximum of 50 visitors.
Registration is required for self-guided tours.
Groups must arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled tour.
Student/Youth Group Fees
Students $6/Chaperones $6
Also visit our Educator Resources & Opportunities page.
BSNM FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCE FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS
Beginning January 2025 – May 2025
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum and The Summerlee Foundation proudly support our community. We are committed to offering quality educational programs to local schools and will cover transportation costs for those in Harris County.
Specialized tours include:
- School Bus Reimbursement
- Docent-led tours and enrichment activities (Maximum of 40 students per field trip)
- Lunch/Snack
- Museum Souvenir
This opportunity operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Field trips occur from Tuesday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Dr. Michelle Tovar at education@buffalosoldiersmuseum.org.
ADULT GROUP TOURS
Adult Group Tours will ONLY be scheduled on the following dates and times:
- Tuesdays – 10 a.m.
- Wednesday though Friday – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Saturdays – 10 a.m.
All group tours require a minimum of 10 participants. Self-guided tours can be booked at any time or day of the week with a maximum of 50 visitors.
Registration is required for self-guided tours.
Adult Group Tour Fees
Adults 18 & up $12 per person
Youth 4-17/Students/Military (active or retired)/Seniors 60+ $6 per person
For more information on becoming a museum docent or volunteer, please email our Tour Coordinator at tours@
TOUR CONFIRMATION
The Group Tours Coordinator will contact you within seven (7) business days after receiving your submission with additional information to discuss your request. Tours are considered booked only after you have received a written confirmation from the Museum.
For assistance or questions about the tour reservation process, please email tours@buffalosoldiersmuseum.org.
