Q: Is Sam Rayburn House Museum a Texas State Park and do you accept the State Park Pass or Parklands Passport?
A: No, the museum is a Texas Historical Commission (THC) property. The State Park Pass and Parklands Passport are statewide passes for parks operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Find out more about Sam Rayburn House Museum's admission fees on the Hours & Admission page. |
Q: Can I schedule a tour ahead of time?
A: If you have a group of eight or more people, you should schedule your group tour at least two weeks by contacting the site. |
Q: When is the museum open?
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Q: How much does it cost to tour the museum?
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Q: Is there a discount for groups?
A: Yes, groups of eight or more receive a $1 discount.
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Q: Can I tour the home on my own?
A: No, all tours of the home are led by a tour guide. For more information, see Groups & Tours. |
Q: Are all of the people who work at the museum volunteers?
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Q: Who do I contact to volunteer?
A: For information on volunteering, visit Volunteer. |
Q: Is the site wheelchair-accessible?
A: The grounds, restrooms, visitors center and first floor of the museum are wheelchair-accessible.
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Q: Are there restrooms and a picnic area?
A: Yes, the site includes public restrooms and picnic tables.
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Q: Was this Sam Rayburn’s boyhood home?
A: No, Sam Rayburn built the home in 1916. He lived in Roane County, Tennessee until age 5 and then moved with his family to Flag Springs, TX where he spent the remaining years of his childhood.
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Q: Was the house moved to this location?
A: No. Sam Rayburn built the house on this site in 1916.
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Q: How many acres does the site include?
A: Sam Rayburn’s original farm included 121 acres. The museum site is 3.4 acres.
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Q: Was it a real farm?
A: Yes. Over the years, Sam Rayburn grew crops such as cotton, corn and sorghum and raised Jersey cattle for milking. In later years, he raised Polled Herefords for beef production.
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Q: Are the furnishings in the house original?
A: Yes. Sam Rayburn donated all his furnishings to the Sam Rayburn Foundation, which donated them to the Texas Historical Commission.
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Q: What happens to the vegetables from the garden?
A: The site staff and volunteers share the vegetables from the garden.
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Q: What year was Sam Rayburn born and what year did he die?
A: Rayburn was born January 6, 1882 and died November 16, 1961.
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Q: How many years did Rayburn serve in the U.S. Congress?
A: Rayburn served 48 years in the U.S. Congress.
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Q: Who owns the Sam Rayburn House Museum?
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