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The Southern Apache Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) in Houston, Texas located 9600 Hempstead Highway, 550 Northwest Mall.[1]
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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 |
This museum was created to educate the public about Native American history and cultures in Texas.
Opening
editThe 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
editSouthern Apache museumI closed in 2017 due to the owners of the mall engaging in redevelopment of its space.[7] Virtual museum Now open!. We are looking for a new brick and mortor location. email any possible donated buildings, office spaces, or classrooms etc. please call 281-686-1462 chance landry
Virtual museum
editThe Southern Apache Museum launched a virtual Southern Plains Museum and Culture Center.[8] visit virtual museum here https://www.apachemuseum.org/southern-plains-museum-and-cultural-center.html 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