Last updated: 4/21/2010
Galveston, Texas
Street Address
20th Street at Harborside DriveGalveston, TX 77550
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2040Houston, TX 77553
phone: 409-766-7827
fax: 409-766-1242
e-mail: osmuseum@aol.com
web: www.oceanstaroec.com

Admissions

Open Daily 10 AM to 5 PM* Summer Hours 10 AM to 6 PM* Admission Rates Adults - $8.00 Seniors (55 and older) - $5.00 Students (7-18) - $5.00 Children (6 & under) - FREE Reduced rates available for groups - call the museum for more information Facilities aboard the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum are wheelchair accessible with an elevator serving all 3 levels. The Mitchell Energy Theater, EDC Conference Room, Level 3 Reception Area or the entire facility is available for your next business meeting, seminar or company event. Call 409-766-STAR for information and to reserve. Gift Shop;Audio Tours;Special Event Rental

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Sandra Mourton
phone:
e-mail:
Lisa Lisinicchia
phone: 409-766-7827
Description

Less than an our from downtown Houston, the world's petroleum capital, the Offshore Energy Center (OEC) operates its state-of-the-art facility. Visitors step on board, tour the completely refurbished jackup, absorb the day-to-day excitement of offshore drilling and production, marine transportation, environmental protection, construction, pipelining--all experienced through three decks of videos, equipment exhibits and interactive displays. It's a museum, educational attraction and working drilling rig all rolled into one.

Mission

The Offshore Energy Center is dedicated to expand the awareness of the vast energy resources beneath the world's oceans, and to chronicle the unique heritage and technological accomplishments of the industry that discovers, produces, and delivers these resources in a safe and environmentally responsible way. The objectives of this mission statement are being met through a three-fold plan developed by the Center. First, the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum was established in Galveston, Texas. Second, the Offshore Pioneers Hall of Fame was established to recognize and record the individual and technological achievements of the offshore energy industry. Third, an Educational Program has been developed for students, teachers and the general public.

Services
Gift Shop
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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