About The Museum
Visitors and Pasadeneans can get a glimpse of the city’s rich history by visiting the Heritage Park & Museum. With a population of more than 150,000, Pasadena is Texas’ 20th largest city. Today, our city’s attractions include Armand Bayou Nature Center, El Jardin Beach, historic Crown Hill Cemetery, Kemah Boardwalk, NASA’s Space Center Houston, the Port of Houston, and one of the world’s largest refining and chemical manufacturing complexes. However, many people overlook one of the most important elements of Pasadena’s rich heritage--the city is the actual birthplace of free Texas, as the final fighting of the Battle of San Jacinto took place in 1836 in the area of Vince’s Bridge and the site of the current Crown Hill Cemetery. A group of soldiers under Sam Houston destroyed the bridge over Vince's Bayou, preventing the Mexican Army from escaping to the west, resulting in the capture and surrender of the Mexican General, Santa Anna.
We have come a long way from our roots as a small agricultural outpost just over a century ago. Guests can tour the historic Pomeroy House, Strawberry (Parks) House, Miss Anna’s House and Edna’s House (Museum), as well as enjoy the picnic tables under the tall trees. While touring, they can view distinctive antiques and memorabilia from the area’s first settlers in real-life settings and hear the amazing stories of perseverance and commitment that helped build Pasadena into the strong and thriving city that it is today.
To further enhance this historical experience, visitors can now explore a new addition that provides a comprehensive look at Pasadena's past. A timeline display has been added in the Pomeroy House that everyone needs to see! It covers the history of Pasadena from the time of the original native inhabitants to the mid-20th century. It depicts important events in our history and highlights the people and families that worked diligently together to lay the firm foundation upon which subsequent generations of Pasadeneans continued to raise happy families, develop successful businesses, and anticipate an exciting future with limitless potential.
