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Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

3816 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004 (The Museum District)
713-942-8920
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Ranked #42 of 150 attractions in Houston
Type: Military Museums, Speciality Museums
Owner description: "The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum a proud member of the Houston Museum District is the only Museum dedicated primarily to preserving the legacy... more » Owner description: "The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum a proud member of the Houston Museum District is the only Museum dedicated primarily to preserving the legacy and honor of the African-American soldier, in the United States of America." « less
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Houston, Texas
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25 reviews 25 reviews
23 attraction reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Learned things about the 9th and 10th US Calvary and just the over all history of those great men and women. Great Museum glad i paid a visit. A must for history buffs like my self.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

It looked like it was not finished but they had some pretty cool stuff there and the tour was short but interesting.

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Houston, Texas
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20 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Caroline St. and Alabama St., this small museum has a large parking lot and is easy to find. I believe, this museum was originally to honor those that served in the 9th and 10th U.S. Calvary, but has been expanded to include all African American military including those who served as... More

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Montreal, Canada
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Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This museum is eye-opener. We had no idea about this aspect of history. The documentary movie is wonderful in providing the background. The exhibits fills in many areas. It is worth a visit to educate yourself about this part of history. Yes, the fee is a touch high but think of it as a charitable donation. I am positive it... More

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Praia, Cape Verde
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60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

This is a very interesting idea for a museum. It is fascinating history and the museum has many unique artifacts. However, it is a very small museum and took us about 30 minutes (including a ten minute video) to go through it. Charging $10 for adults and $5 for children is a bit too much considering the size of the... More

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Winter Haven, Florida
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Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

Start with the documentary for a great overall introduction. Then take in the exhibit areas. Some fascinating arifacts and stories. Especially liked the room dedicated to NASA. This is a family run museum and their compassion is very evident.

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Houston, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

It's been a long time since I visited the musuem. I believe they have greaty expanded and increased the amount of exhibits since that time. I enjoyed actually seeing the artifacts as opposed to just watching a documentary or movie

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

Great educational lessons in a little know part of American history. You will learn about the significant contributions made by the Buffalo Soldiers and their impact on the United States. Very interesting museum. The curator is a superb guide, extremely knowledgeable, and a great storyteller.

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Melbourne, Australia
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

The Buffalo Soldier Museum is now located at 3816 Carline Street. This is a couple blocks walk from the Ensemble Metrorail stop. The new location is an historic brick building once used by the Houston Volunteer Light Horse. While not directly related to the Buffalo Soldiers, it is at least connected via the military and horses! The displays were all... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

At first sight you might think the Buffalo Soldier Museum does not measure up to the pictures on their website, and you would be correct. The hidden gem is the knowledge and passion of those who operate the museum. On my recent trip to Houston, specifically to see the museum, my travel companion and I were the only ones in... More

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