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Sugar Land Heritage Museum and Visitor Center

198 Kempner St
Building B, Second Floor
Sugar Land, TX 77498

Details

Opening Date: January 27, 2018
Location: Second floor of the former Container Warehouse building at the historic Imperial Sugar refinery site

Overview

The Sugar Land Heritage Museum and Visitor Center tells the story of Sugar Land’s industrial roots, cultural evolution, and community spirit. It serves as both a museum space and a welcome center for visitors eager to learn more about the city’s past and present.

Ownership & Management

The museum is owned by the City of Sugar Land and operated by the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and sharing local history.

Formation of the Foundation

The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation was created following the closure of the Imperial Sugar refinery in 2003.

  • Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in March 2008
  • Held its first Board meeting in October 2008
  • Formed with support from the City of Sugar Land and community partners

Public–Private Partnership

The museum was made possible through a partnership between:

  • City of Sugar Land
  • Imperial Sugar Company
  • Cherokee Investments

Funding Support

The City contributed $75,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds to match the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation’s fundraising efforts for the museum’s buildout.

Additional early supporters included:

  • Kempner Fund
  • Johnson Development
  • Fort Bend Museum Association
  • Imperial Sugar
  • Community representatives