Southern Apache Museum
The Southern Apache Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) in Houston, Texas located 9600 Hempstead Highway, 550 Northwest Mall. 

This museum was created to educate the public about Native American history and cultures in Texas.

Opening 
The Southern Apache Museum (SAM) was founded by Chance L. Landry, an author and visual artist, who identifies as a Lipan Apache descent. On display in the museum are many original Native American paintings by Chance Landry depicting Native American Indian history in Texas. Southern Apache Museum had its grand opening on March 10, 2012.

Closing 
It closed in 2017 due to the owners of the mall engaging in redevelopment of its space.

Virtual museum 
The Southern Apache Museum launched a virtual Southern Plains Museum and Culture Center. The City of Houston helped fund this educational endeavor.

References

External links
 Southern Apache Museum, official site

Apache culture
Museums in Houston
Defunct museums in Texas
Native American museums in Texas
Museums established in 2012
Museums established in 2020
2012 establishments in Texas
Museums disestablished in 2017
2017 disestablishments in Texas