Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, Houston: Photos, Reviews & Location

Research center dedicated to African-American soldiers with exhibits, workshops & reenactments.

At a glance

#26 of 86 Tourist attractions in Houston #4 of 27 Museums in Houston

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

0.4 km from the center of Houston

Rating breakdown

5 ★80%
4 ★15%
3 ★3%
2 ★1%
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3816 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004

buffalosoldiersmuseum.org

(713) 942-8920

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Buffalo Soldiers National Museum?: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,134 reviews.
How does Buffalo Soldiers National Museum rank in Houston?: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum is #26 of 86 Tourist attractions in Houston by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Buffalo Soldiers National Museum located?: 3816 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004 — 0.4 km from the center of Houston.
How can I contact Buffalo Soldiers National Museum?: Phone: (713) 942-8920 · Website: buffalosoldiersmuseum.org

Reviews (8)

Ragenna Avery 2023 Sep 30

So many untold stories about these amazing men of color. This small relic of memories is fascinating and humbling.

CeCe Cooper 2023 Sep 09

I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated this vital space. A great opportunity to experience African-American history. A must see while in Houston.

val chang 2023 Jul 08

This is a must stop location. It had a lot of history of our African American ancestors who joined the armed services. It spoke bout many layers of things they faced and how they fought to not just be equal but stand for what they believed. It had a lot of artifacts that took time to collect because Alot of non color people own our ancestors things. The price is low parking is free. It takes about 40 min to look and explore. Other areas was under work so we didn’t get to see everything but I can say my children learned alot. This is a must for all people to visit

Jacob Floyd 2023 Jun 26

Highly educational museum located in an old National Guard armory. I had a awesome time there and will definitely be back next time I’m in Houston. I recommend everyone visit the Buffalo Soldiers museum.

Elizabeth Wong-Manning 2023 Apr 26

Definitely a must see. We need to celebrate history. It's small but that's good because you won't get overwhelmed. They have a kids section that my children enjoyed dressing up. We learned about the importance of the Buffalo soldiers. It was a very informative place.

Alisa James 2023 Mar 10

We enjoyed visiting the museum. There's an informational video to start and a laid-out map of the entire museum exhibit. The welcome committee, Mr. Larry Coleman, was very attentive and gave clear instructions and directions. We purchased shirts from the gift shop and ended with photos on their backdrop. It was a great experience. So much information about many who have paved the ways for African Americans in the military and their contributions to the wars of this country.

Gregory Bryant 2023 Mar 10

My visit to the Buffalo Soldier Museum was both entertaining and disappointing. The items and the history was very good. The service from the customer service rep was awful. The place was a little beat up but it was understandable because they are renovating and still trying to hire tour guides, which is needed. They had some good artifacts for the different war areas which African Americans were a major art of in this country. The gift shop had some excellent memorabilia which we bought t-shirts. If you are looking for history, I do recommend this museum.

Ren Jax 2022 Aug 19

A wonderful slice of American history, that highlights the good, the bad and the ugly. The museum is not just filled with artifacts, but is a living testament to the triumphs of men and women who saw themselves called to a higher purpose in service.

Even though found off-the-beaten-path the museum is easy to get to, with ample parking. Even though a small venue, the staff was very knowledgeable and helpful (without being intrusive) in pointing out what was essential throughout the space.