About the Company
rating: 4.8
The 1869 home of Joseph and Susanna Dickinson Hannig was saved and deeded to the City of Austin in 2003. Joseph Hannig built this home in 1869 for his new wife, Susanna Dickinson. She survived the Battle of the Alamo and carried the news of its fall to Sam Houston, which ultimately led to Houston's defeat of Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto and won independence for the Republic of Texas. For this deed, Susanna Dickinson became known as the "Messenger of the Alamo." Her home was saved, restored and opened as a museum on March 2, 2010, Texas Independence Day. The museum is free and open to the public Weds.-Sun. 12pm-5pm.
Categories
- Museum
- Event venue
- History museum
- Tourist attraction
Contact Information
Phone: +1 512-974-3830
Website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/joseph-and-susanna-dickinson-hannig-museum
Address: 411 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701, United States
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 12–5 PM
- Thursday: 12–5 PM
- Friday: 12–5 PM
- Saturday: 12–5 PM
- Sunday: 12–5 PM
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Reviews
Review №1
Rating: 5
Great little free museum, worth the short visit. Very helpful docent.
Date: a month ago
Review №2
Rating: 5
Very detailed personal walking tour. They are very passionate about the topic, and it shows with the presentation. Highly recommend. This is a historic stop worth your time.
Date: 5 months ago
Review №3
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №4
Rating: 4
I really wanted to reach out to the docent who met me. Im the Asian visitor with the bee motif fingernails. After I went to explore the room with the quilts another set of guests came in. And there was some sort of verbal commotion. I didnt hear why the other guests were so offended. As the only not White person in the building nothing inappropriate was said when I met the docent on 6/14/23. I gathered the other guest drew offence at the term enslaved. I lived in Savannah GA and that is the historical terminology our plantations are using in Savannah and Charleston. There was nothing but respect and joyfulness presented to me and I hated that her day had taken that turn with the next guest. There is a huge difference in labeling someone a slave and referencing their imposed condition of being enslaved.
Date: a year ago
Review №5
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №6
Rating: 5
Super friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Date: a year ago
Review №7
Rating: 5
Alyssa was very friendly and a wealth of knowledge about Texas, the geography and history, and even knew about old European flags! (two of the six that have flew over Texas in the past). They have a few cool old maps of the region. A very enjoyable experience
Date: 2 years ago
Review №8
Rating: 4
Loved this little piece of history in the middle of the city. It s worth going in to see as it s free and just ask for any donation. Probably only takes 45mins to go through. This was an incredibly strong woman and it was interesting to learn about her and what she went through.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №9
Rating: 5
It s small but good little history museum. The young lady was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting items with my kids. Good spot when downtown with kids.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №10
Rating: 5
Learned a lot about the Alamo
Date: 3 years ago
Review №11
Rating: 5
It s small because it used to be people s house. The door is closed but they are open. Just knock on the door and enter. People are friendly and enthusiastic to give you some background introductions.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №12
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №13
Rating: 5
Excellent puzzle piece of Texas history discussed more broadly at the Bullock Texas History Museum. Bart was well-versed on the subject matter in addition to providing easy banter on Texas history. Finally, great location along with having air conditioning which is significant in July.
Date: 5 years ago
Review №14
Rating: 5
Great museum. Melissa, the curator is anazing. Definitely worth the time.
Date: 5 years ago
Review №15
Rating: 5
When you walk in, you are greeted with a smile. The two ladies that was there today was AWESOME! They were nice enough to give me a brief but detailed overview of the history of the Dickinson house. The quilt on the bed is what I found to be so amazing, as it is signed but all the living descendants of the survivors of the Alamo. If you get the chance please go check it out.
Date: 5 years ago
Review №16
Rating: 5
Great museum preserving the account of the Alamo and its survivors. If you are a fan of Texas history you will want to put this on your list. It is free, donations only, but it is nice to walk on a piece of texas past. Cant wait to bring our little one here.
Date: 5 years ago
Review №17
Rating: 5
Date: 6 years ago
Review №18
Rating: 5
Date: 6 years ago
Review №19
Rating: 4
Easy to get to and interesting fact to know about American women history
Date: 6 years ago
Review №20
Rating: 5
Street parking is $1.20 per hour. I stayed for two. I was quite happy because not only is this Museum free, the O. HENRY or Sydney Porter museum is next door to this Museum. So you get visit two amazing museums. The docents or workers are very polite. The quality of the homes are beautifully maintain. Both museums / homes have central air condition and heating systems that was a plus. My children truly enjoyed their visit. My husband who is not a museum visiting type but, was intrigued by all the information and structure of the home. There is a small Library in the home. There, I read the David Crockett comic story to the children and they loved it. They are many other books as well in regards to the Texas history.
Date: 6 years ago
Review №21
Rating: 4
Date: 12 years ago