Southern Apache Museum
Former name
Southern Plains Museum and Cultural Center
LocationHouston, Texas
Coordinates29°47′55″N 95°27′13″W / 29.798565°N 95.453642°W / 29.798565; -95.453642
Websiteapachemuseum.org

The Southern Apache Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) in Houston, Texas located 9600 Hempstead Highway, 550 Northwest Mall.[1]

This museum was created to educate the public about Native American history and cultures in Texas.

Opening

The Southern Apache Museum (SAM) was founded by Chance L. Landry, an author and visual artist, who identifies as a Lipan Apache descent.[2] On display in the museum are many original Native American paintings by Chance Landry depicting Native American Indian history in Texas.[3] Southern Apache Museum had its grand opening on March 10, 2012.[4][5][6]

Closing

It closed in 2017 due to the owners of the mall engaging in redevelopment of its space.[7]

Virtual museum

The Southern Apache Museum launched a virtual Southern Plains Museum and Culture Center.[8] The City of Houston helped fund this educational endeavor.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Southern Apache Museum". Field Trip Director. Family Publiciations. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  2. ↑ O’Caoineachan, Eamon. "Seeing Cromwell in Columbus - an Irish writer's reflection on Native American art". Irish Central. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  3. ↑ Southern Apache Museum. News Fix, Channel 39 Houston, TX
  4. ↑ "KTRK-TV/DT Houston, TX: Houston gets new Native American museum. (Posted: March 11, 2012)". Abclocal.go.com. March 11, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
  5. ↑ Casiano, Louis (March 10, 2012). "Louis Casiano. Mall houses American Indian museum. chron.com. (Posted: March 10, 2012)". Chron.com. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
  6. ↑ "American Indian Museum Opens In Houston. News92FM.com. (Posted: March 12, 2012)". News92fm.com. March 12, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
  7. ↑ Glentzer, Molly (November 30, 2020). "Will Houston's next museum celebrate Native Americans?". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  8. 1 2 Lu, Catherine (November 26, 2020). "Houston Launches Its First Virtual Native American Museum". Houston Public Media. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
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