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Galveston Railroad Museum

Name: Galveston Railroad Museum
Address: 2602 Santa Fe Place, Galveston, TX, 77550, US
Telephone: +14097655700
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

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Take a Nostalgic Journey Back to a Golden Age at the Galveston Railroad Museum and Explore the History and Future of the Railroad! Galvestonrrmuseum.org
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The Museum is open daily
10:00am to 5:00pm*

"Harborside Express" train operates most Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. and boarding every 20 minutes! $6 per person ages 3 and up. Weather affects our train schedule.

*check www.galvestonrrmuseum.org for holiday hours. Mission Statement: The Galveston Railroad Museum is dedicated to the restoration, observation, and re-use of its historic facilities and equipment for the development of educational and interactive programs, which support railroading and transportation initiatives serving our regional community.

10/09/2026

Plan your holiday party with us at the Galveston Railroad Museum! Gather in a vintage display railcar or the Exhibit Hall next to the depot, with the option to add THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride.

Holiday dates fill early. Call (409) 765-5700 or explore our venues: https://galvestonrrmuseum.org/venues/

10/06/2026

Registration closes Thursday, October 8, for the Pie Bake-Off and Chicken Wing Eating Contest at CabooseFest: Hootenanny & Hayrides.

Both contests take place Saturday, October 17, at the Galveston Railroad Museum! Buy tickets online and jump the line. Register and find contest details: https://galvestonrrmuseum.org/event/fall-festival/

10/02/2026

The Galveston Railroad Museum will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, October 3, for our 5th Annual Rail Baron’s Ball!

We’ll be back open Sunday for normal hours, 10 AM–5 PM, and look forward to welcoming you back to the museum.

10/01/2026

Now on exhibit at the Galveston Railroad Museum! Corliss Steam Engine No. 3663 has joined the museum’s permanent collection.

Built in 1912 by Murray Iron Works Co., the 30-horsepower engine is now on display in the Garden of Steam. An unveiling and special program are planned for January 23, 2027.

09/29/2026

The countdown to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ in Galveston is on ✨

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns to the Galveston Railroad Museum November 13 through December 23, 2026. Board the train for a journey to the North Pole, complete with hot chocolate, a cookie, Christmas carols, and a visit from Santa!

Whether you’re planning a holiday trip to Galveston or searching for things to do near Houston, make THE POLAR EXPRESS™ part of your holiday plans! Get tickets: https://galvestonrrmuseum.org/event/the-polar-express/

09/21/2026

Meet the “Wobbly Bobbly”

Built in 1920, Waco, Beaumont, Trinity & Sabine Railway Engine #1 is the last surviving steam locomotive from the historic railway.

Affectionately nicknamed the “Wobbly, Bobbly, Turnover & Stop,” it represents East Texas short-line railroads from the boom of the 1880s through the Great Depression.

See it on permanent exhibit at the museum’s West entrance. Open daily

09/19/2026

Thanks for stopping by the Railroad Museum.

Plan your visit: https://galvestonrrmuseum.org

Address

2602 Santa Fe Place
Galveston, TX
77550

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14097655700

Website

https://linktr.ee/galvestonrailroadmuseum

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