Top Things to do in Galveston Island
What to do and see in Galveston Island, Texas (TX): The Best Specialty Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Galveston Island, United States including Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, Galveston Railroad Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, The Galveston Children's Museum, Fossil Galaxy Gallery.
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1. Galveston Historic Seaport - Home of the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 786 reviews
Galveston Historical Foundation brought ELISSA, an 1877 square-rigged iron barque, from a scrapyard in Piraeus Harbor, Greece to Galveston to begin restoration work in 1978. By 1982, GHF staff and volunteers completed restoration and transformed this rare, historic vessel into a floating museum that would actively sail. Today, the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA is one of only three ships of her kind in the world to still actively sail and welcomes over 40,000 visitors annually. She also serves as the Official Tall Ship of Texas, a National Historic Landmark and a symbol of the Gulf Coast’s historic beginnings as a seaport and active waterfront. The 1877 ELISSA welcomes visitors at the Texas Seaport Museum. Experiences Galveston’s maritime history daily.
Reviewed By Mgnorrell - Canton, United States
We love history and especially old ships. This one didn’t disappoint. Great self guided tour on main level and below deck. Also fun to see the docks with other ships.
2. Galveston Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 566 reviews
Reviewed By paulgG2935QE - Tucson, United States
Both the outdoor exhibits and the museum reflect and present the railroad history of Galveston in a informative and concise manner. Take your time, walk among and through these well preserved connections to a time when people knew how to travel. The short train ride ( $5.00 in addition to the entrance fee ) is well worth your time and money as it travels near the cruise terminal and the main ship yard..
3. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 985 reviews
The Ocean Star is a retired jackup drilling rig that offers a fun, hands on way to learn about the offshore oil and gas industry in a comfortable and accessible facility. The museum features three floors of models, exhibits, equipment and interactive displays illustrating the story of offshore exploration and production. This self guided museum offers visitors the unique opportunity to board an actual offshore rig. While ticket sales halt at 4:00 PM, visitors can remain until the site closes at 5:00. Welcome Aboard!
Reviewed By mphy - Tulsa, United States
We happened to visit on the rig’s 50th anniversary so we got in for free and do not know the actual cost. We donated money and ate a celebratory cookie in it honor! It is very educational for offshore drilling and for the oil & gas industry. It’s a self guided tour with lots of models and real equipment to see. There is a short movie you can watch in the beginning that I highly recommend.
4. The Galveston Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
The Galveston Children's Museum is an Island resource that attracts families and serves the community; Supports all areas of education; Offers self-directed activities promoting science, literacy, math, and the arts; Showcases dynamic exhibits targeting a primary focus group of children ages 2-10; Conducts special programming for children of all ages.
Reviewed By pennig2019
This was our second time to visit the Galveston Children's Museum and my two kids (ages 4 & 7) love it! We can spend hours walking from room to room or center to center enjoying the variety of activities that are available. This trip we were also able to go outside and they played on the big blue blocks just as much time as they did in the art room. My daughter loves the pizza parlor and the talent stage. My son loves the fishing boat and the tool room. We will definitely visit again in the near future!
5. Fossil Galaxy Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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