Hours
Admission
Adults : $6.00
Seniors: $5.00
(60 & older)
Children: $4.00
(age 4- 12)
Seniors: $5.00
(60 & older)
Children: $4.00
(age 4- 12)
American Express, Visa and Master Card are accepted.
Reduced rates are available for group tours, schools and day care groups. The Museum is also a popular setting for convention activities, receptions and special events.
Please call for pricing and availability.
Please call for pricing and availability.
Parking
With the exception of special events, parking in the Museum's parking lot is free and is available for the day allowing you to also visit the Strand's Historical District. The parking lot is located on Santa Fe Place between 26th and 28th Street.
Location
The Museum is located at the corner of 25th Street and Santa Fe Place near the Port of Galveston in The Strand's Historical District. From the Mainland, take I-45 and continue straight (I-45 will become Broadway Avenue), turn left on 26th Street, turn left on Santa Fe Place and the Museum's free parking lot will be on your right.
Dining
The Whistle Stop Cafe is located near the People's Gallery inside the Museum and offers numerous menu options and a large variety of dining establishments are located within walking distance in the Strand's Historical District as well as throuhout Galveston Island.
Visitor Information
Lodging
Although the Museum does not offer lodging, the Island offers a multitude of choices. To locate lodging to meet your individual needs please visit the Galveston Chamber of Commerce web site below.
Office: 409.765.5700 Fax: 409.765.5744
2602 Santa Fe Place
Galveston, TX 77550
Galveston, TX 77550
e-mail: galvrrmuseum@sbcglobal.net
The Museum is now OPEN 7 days a week, from 10:00am to 5:00pm,
for self guided tours to track our progress as we continue with
recovery efforts from the devastation of Hurricane Ike.
for self guided tours to track our progress as we continue with
recovery efforts from the devastation of Hurricane Ike.
Open 7 Days a Week from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Adults : $5.50
Seniors: $4.50
(60 & older)
Children: $3.50
(age 4- 12)
Seniors: $4.50
(60 & older)
Children: $3.50
(age 4- 12)
Regular Rates
Group Rates
All prices on programs and admissions are subject to change without notice. It is strongly suggested that you call the Museum prior to your visit. Many times special events will occur or other occurances beyond our control may change the Museum's posted schedule and also for addional information and to clarify pricing.
Galveston Railroad Museum
(twelve people or more)
Train Rides
The Harborside Train Ride leaves the Museum, travels down Harborside Drive and after crossing 33rd St., back back to the station. Passengers ride inside or out on the decks of the Missouri Pacific Caboose #13895, and wave at the passing auto's.
Cost is $4.00 per person plus admission to the Museum.
Cost is $4.00 per person plus admission to the Museum.