Sam Rayburn Library and Museum

The library and museum occupy a white marble building that houses collections focused on a significant American congressional leader's political career. The building functions as a research center and displays exhibits spanning multiple decades of that career.

The facility was founded in the 1950s as a memorial dedicated to preserving the memory of a longtime congressional leader. It documents an important period in the history of the American House of Representatives.

The name honors Sam Rayburn, an influential congressional leader from Texas whose legacy remains important to the local community today. The spaces inside reflect how much this figure mattered to the nation's political history.

The building is accessible at a central location in town and operates mainly on weekdays plus Saturday mornings. Visitors should note that available hours are limited on weekends compared to weekday access.

The building contains a remarkable historical component from the seat of power in Washington that was transported to Texas. This element comes from a period when that figure held a central role in the nation's legislative process.

Location: Bonham

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Address: 800 W. Sam Rayburn Dr.

GPS coordinates: 33.58000,-96.18778

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12