Texas Prison Museum

Museum Museum documenting Texas prison history and artifacts

In Huntsville, the Texas Prison Museum catalogs Texas’ penal history with exhibits on convict labor, prison industries, and execution practices. Visitors explore archival photos, artifacts, and displays explaining uniforms, cells, and prison-made goods.

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Texas Prison Museum
10621 U.S. Highway 59 N, Huntsville, TX 77320, United States
30.7230, -95.5505
Tue-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays
Adults $10 USD (approximate); check site for current pricing

How to Get to Texas Prison Museum #

Huntsville is about 70 miles north of Houston via I-45. From downtown Huntsville, the museum is a short drive north on US-59; ample parking is available on site.

Tips for Visiting Texas Prison Museum #

  • Allow 1-2 hours to tour exhibits-most displays are compact but dense with artifacts and stories.
  • Combine the visit with a drive through Huntsville to see other prison-era sites and local historical markers.
  • Some interactive displays may not be suitable for young children-check museum notes if bringing family.

Best Time to Visit Texas Prison Museum #

Open year-round with milder weather in spring and autumn recommended for combining with local drives.

Spring-Autumn
March-November · 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Moderate temperatures for driving through East Texas; combine with local sightseeing.
Winter
December-February · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Cooler, quieter museum visits; fewer tourist crowds.

Weather & Climate near Texas Prison Museum #

Climate

Texas Prison Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1140 mm/year), wettest in May.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (132 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 29°

Weather

132 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
23° 35°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 35°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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