Gonzales Memorial Museum — Attraction in Gonzales

We have never visited Gonzales, Texas, but had to visit for business reasons today. We decided to visit the Gonzales Memorial Museum because we wanted to learn more about the origin of the infamous "Come and Take It" motto in relation to Gonzales. There was a very nice and welcoming gentleman that helped us when we paid our museum fee. The museum is small and in two sections, but very well organized and detailed in information. We got to see the infamous cannon and its history, among other historical data regarding Gonzales' citizens who participated in Texas' Independence from Mexico. The museum honors the Immortal 32 - those who were from Gonzales who died at the Alamo. There were also artifacts from different time periods in Gonzales, too. Overall, a very nice museum - very clean and the grounds were well-taken care of, with the exception of the museum's reflecting pool which is undergoing renovations at this time. The outdoor amphitheater was a surprise to see and must be a nice gathering place for...

Great piece of History. A lot of wonderful historical items. Great stories and photos. Inside they have a few large rooms with lots of artifacts and items. Everything has great descriptions. A lot of personal items from local residents and a lot of items from the wars. There are restrooms available inside and it is air-conditioned. Nice memorials outside also. Yes, the real Gonzales cannon is inside the building. They allow you to take photos, there is a sign-in book, and small gift shop. If you visit here also check out the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce in the old County Jail building right down the street. Another great place with great artifacts and you can actually tour the old jail. A great place to bring kids to look at a piece of history that isn't always listed in the...

What a hard place to rate. If you were comparing to something like The Alamo itself it would score low. But this type of museum is really a category of its own. It captures the connection the small town of Gonzales has to its history and how deeply everyone there feels about that connection.

Is is well curated? Not in the least but it’s got things you can see no where else like the actual Come And Take It Cannon! Instead of learning something from well written plaques you have interesting conversations with people who are generationally connected to the history of Texas.

It is really a hidden gem in a otherworldly historical town. I definitely want to go back and see everything available.

It’s a beautiful museum memorial cared for by...