Ocean Star Museum

10/10/2026

Looking for a fun family activity this Sunday? 🌟 Visit the Ocean Star Museum for Family Day!

Bring the kids for a day of exploring energy, hands-on activities, and learning about the industry that powers our everyday lives. Children 12 and under receive FREE admission with a paying adult!

10/02/2026

Looking for a FUN family-friendly activity for Halloween? Come tour our “haunted” rig! 👻

We’ll have Halloween-themed movies playing in our theater, treats, as well as arts and crafts available.

Come dressed in costume! All children under 12 in a costume get FREE admission 🌟

09/17/2026

Celebrate Texian Navy Day at the Ocean Star! 🇺🇸

Galveston’s historic Pier 21 will come alive this weekend as the community celebrates the history of the Texas Navy with a decorated boat parade, historical displays, live music, and more.

Looking for a unique place to watch the parade? Join us at the Ocean Star Museum! Watch decorated vessels pass by from the Ocean Star’s gangway or first-floor viewing deck while taking in the history of Galveston’s waterfront.

📅 Saturday, September 19
🚤 Boat Parade | 11 AM
⚓️ Ocean Star Museum | Open 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Pier 21, Galveston

Come enjoy Texian Navy Day from a one-of-a-kind vantage point 🤩

09/10/2026

The Museum will be closed today for some routine maintenance - just in time for our party this Saturday! 😉🚧 We'll reopen tomorrow morning ready to welcome you aboard 🌟

09/09/2026

This Saturday! Join us at the Ocean Star Museum for our Legacy Celebration as we gather to celebrate the history, people, and stories that have made the museum a special part of Galveston’s energy community for the last 30 years. 🌎

Enjoy lunch, sweet treats, and an afternoon of reconnecting with industry friends, touring the museum, and celebrating the impact of energy education.

Saturday, September 12 🌟 11 am – 3 pm
📍 Ocean Star Museum | Galveston, TX

We hope you’ll join us for this special afternoon! ☺️

08/28/2026

For generations, Ocean Star Museum has welcomed visitors, inspired students, connected people to the energy industry, becoming a key destination on the Galveston waterfront.

Join us at the museum on Saturday, September 12, as we celebrate the legacy of Ocean Star Museum and the people who have helped keep it a part of Galveston’s story.

We’d love to celebrate this special event with you. Purchase tickets online!
https://e.givesmart.com/events/PmM/

08/24/2026

Coming up on THURSDAY 👀 🛢️✨

We’re offering our Museum visitors 10% off all admission prices if you visit on National Petroleum Day, Thursday, August 27.

Come celebrate the industry with us in Galveston! ⚓️

08/05/2026

08/02/2026

Over the summer, we collected free supplies for teachers and educators as back to school season begins for the 2026-2027 school year.

Can’t make it today? Send us a DM which school you work at and we can coordinate a drop off - ALL FREE! 🌟🤗

Limited supplies available. First come first served. ⚓️

07/18/2026

Help us support local students this back-to-school season! 🏫

There's still time to donate school supplies at the Ocean Star Museum. Through August 1, we're collecting supplies to help local students start the school year with the tools they need to succeed.

🎁 You can drop off donations in the collection box inside the museum gift shop.
🗓️ School Supply Giveaway: August 2 | 2–5 PM

Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for supporting students in our community! 💙