Last updated: 2/25/2022
Galveston, Texas
Street Address
722 Moody (21st) StreetGalveston, TX 77550
Mailing Address
PO Box 812Santa Fe, TX 77510

Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10 AM - 4 PM

Admissions

Donations appreciated

Free. Donations Accepted.

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Jodi Wright-Gidley
phone: 409-766-2340
Description

The Galveston County Museum exhibits artifacts and stories of the county. This includes the 1900 Storm, paleontology, Mardi Gras, military history, photography, and more.

History

The Galveston County Museum was founded in 1976. We care for over 10,000 artifacts and archives and rotate exhibits to highlight the history of Galveston County.

Artifact Collections

We care for over 10,000 artifacts and archives related to Galveston County History.

We maintain the research collection of the Galveston County Historical Commission. It is open by appointment.

Research Collections

county history; records; local architecture

Facilities

We are located in a county courthouse building.

Governance

We are governed by the Galveston County Historical Commission.

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: Yes
Services

Private events can be arranged.

Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Museum Trustee Association Spring Forum 2024

April 10 - 14, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia

Texas Association of Museums 2024 Lubock Annual Conference

April 14 - 17, 2024

Lubbock, Texas

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

Worland, Wyoming

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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Museum Associations

03/07 South Carolina Federation of Museums

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