Southern Apache Museum
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Former name | Southern Plains Museum and Cultural Center |
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| Location | Houston, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29°47′55″N 95°27′13″W / 29.798565°N 95.453642°W |
| Website | apachemuseum |
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[edit]
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[edit]
It closed in 2017 due to the owners of the mall engaging in redevelopment of its space.[7]
Virtual museum[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "Southern Apache Museum". Field Trip Director. Family Publiciations. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ O’Caoineachan, Eamon. "Seeing Cromwell in Columbus - an Irish writer's reflection on Native American art". Irish Central. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Southern Apache Museum. News Fix, Channel 39 Houston, TX
- ^ "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.
- ^ Casiano, Louis (March 10, 2012). "Louis Casiano. Mall houses American Indian museum. chron.com. (Posted: March 10, 2012)". Chron.com. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
- ^ "American Indian Museum Opens In Houston. News92FM.com. (Posted: March 12, 2012)". News92fm.com. March 12, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
- ^ Glentzer, Molly (November 30, 2020). "Will Houston's next museum celebrate Native Americans?". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ a b Lu, Catherine (November 26, 2020). "Houston Launches Its First Virtual Native American Museum". Houston Public Media. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Southern Apache Museum, official site