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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 |
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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.
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]
It closed in 2017 due to the owners of the mall engaging in redevelopment of its space. [7]
The Southern Apache Museum launched a virtual Southern Plains Museum and Culture Center. [8] The City of Houston helped fund this educational endeavor. [8]
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (June 2021) |
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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.
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]
It closed in 2017 due to the owners of the mall engaging in redevelopment of its space. [7]
The Southern Apache Museum launched a virtual Southern Plains Museum and Culture Center. [8] The City of Houston helped fund this educational endeavor. [8]