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Frequently Asked Questions

• How long should I plan to spend during a visit to The Heritage Society?   
  Plan to stay for about two hours if you tour the historic houses. Guided tours last about an hour and 15 minutes.
• Can I purchase tickets in advance?   
  Group tours require a $20.00 deposit to hold the tour date. Advance tickets are not available for other tours.
• Can I tour the historic structures on my own? 
  No. The only way to see the inside of the historic houses is on a guided tour.
• Can I tour the park and gardens only?
  Yes. Sam Houston Park is a public park and you may walk around the grounds at your leisure.
• What can my children do at The Heritage Society?  
  The Heritage Society offers a variety of family activities throughout the year. Please check our Calendar of Events for upcoming programs. On a tour, children may visit Heritage Society museum gallery and can tour the Duncan Store, a hands-on exhibit where children can play with toys popular in the nineteenth-century or try their hand at churning butter.
• Where do I park and how much does it cost?
  Visitors enjoy free parking in the lot located behind the white brick Kellum-Noble House. The parking lot is located just off Allen Parkway inbound.
• Where can I eat?
  There are no restaurant facilities available onsite at this time. However, there are a number of restaurants and cafeterias in the vicinity.
• Is there a gift shop?
  The Heritage Society has a small gift shop located in the museum.
• How can I access your library and archives?
  The library and archives are available by appointment only. Please call 713.683.0188 for more information.

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