Where Are We Going?
We look forward to visiting the Houston Fire Museum, dining at Jax Grill on Shepherd, and seeing the Beer Can House.
Houston Fire Museum
The Houston Fire Museum has reopened its doors, and warmly welcomes us to visit! They recently completed a $5.7M building preservation project. The Museum’s home, “Old 7’s,” a station built in 1899, has been closed for the past four years.We'll see firsthand how it has been restored to its original beauty with added modern conveniences.
Click here to learn more.
*Unfortunately, none of the buses with the wheelchair/scooter lift are available for this excursion. We cannot accommodate trip goers needing to use wheelchairs or scooters.
Jax Grill on Shepherd
Jax Grill, located on Shepherd Dr. opened in 1994. Their counter-service restaurant features a 100% scratch kitchen and live fire mesquite grill. Their menu is highlighted by the classic half-pound Jax Burger among other classic Texan fares. Owned by Paul Miller and Gr8 Plate Hospitality since 2015.
Trip goers are responsible for paying for their own meals. Click here to see their menu. Call restaurant at (713) 861-5529 for meal prices as prices are subject to change.
The Beer Can House
The Beer Can House is a folk art gallery/workshop covered in more than 50,000 beer cans. Come and learn about how John Milkovisch built this structure out of beer cans.
Click here to learn more.
**As this particular excursion is a local trip, this will NOT be a full day.
***Lobby opening time is to be announced.
Our Registration Policy
- Registration is required! Anyone who is at least 55 years of age may call 832-927-5420 and ask for the Adult Services/Reference Department to register during library business hours - Wednesday, June 25 at 10 AM through Saturday, June 28 at 5 PM.
- Email registration NOT accepted.
- Please notify library staff at the time of registration if language translation service is needed.
- You may choose to register with one companion (aged 55 or better) to accompany you on the trip.
- If you register someone besides yourself, you must provide all the trip buddy's information. Email address provided must be one per household.
- The registration period closes at the end of business Saturday, June 28 (5 pm). If necessary, names will be chosen at random the week following the close of the registration period.
- People not chosen in our drawing will be put on a waiting list.
- Participants in this Senior Adult Trips Program are responsible for paying for their own meals AND any souvenirs they may choose to purchase.
- This trip will depart from and return to the Harris County Public Library - Freeman Branch front porch.
- Participants must remain with the group while on the trip itself.
- Trip itinerary can only be modified by trip directors.
- This trip is subject to changes and/or cancellation.
- Trip Goer Cancellation must be made by 1 PM Tuesday, July 29 to remain in good standing with our Senior Adult Trip program.