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Galveston Railroad Museum
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. Become a member today!

The Vestige, museum of antiquity has a variety of year-round internship programs available for students of all ages.
Internship Programs
Our memberships provide wonderful benefits and supports our goal to preserve and conserve our local history.
Ways to support
Our beautiful historic properties are the ideal year-round location to host your wedding or special event.
Rental OptionsLocation
Main Entrance:
123 – 25th Street
Free Parking & West Ticket Office
2602 Santa Fe Place
Galveston, TX 77550
Hours
Open Daily
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Hours are subject to change, due to weather and holidays.
Admission
Adults (13-64): $12
Seniors (65+): $9
Children (3-12): $6
Children 2 and under: Free
Contact Info
(409) 765-5700
info@galvestonRRmuseum.org
Our Exhibits
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Freight Cars
Locomotives Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy caboose #14118 The museum’s oldest railcar, #14118 was built in Plattmouth, Nebraska in January of 1880. After serving the CB&Q…
People's Gallery
The People’s Gallery is located in the former Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe depot. It features 31 plaster statues in early 1930s dress. The statues…
Santa Fe Warbonnets
The museum’s two F-7 locomotives were built by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division in 1953. The locomotives served on railways including Southern Pacific, the Port of…
Coming Exhibitions
Upcoming Events
News and Announcements
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20 Jul
Painting the imaginations
Read moreDolphins have a streamlined fusiform body, adapted for fast swimming. The tail fin, called the fluke, is used for propulsion while the pectoral fins, together
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18 Jul
Potter working a piece of clay
Read moreDolphins have a streamlined fusiform body, adapted for fast swimming. The tail fin, called the fluke, is used for propulsion while the pectoral fins, together
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18 Jul
Painting the imaginations
Read moreDolphins have a streamlined fusiform body, adapted for fast swimming. The tail fin, called the fluke, is used for propulsion while the pectoral fins, together
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18 Jul
Adventures of the realistic Africa
Read moreDolphins have a streamlined fusiform body, adapted for fast swimming. The tail fin, called the fluke, is used for propulsion while the pectoral fins, together
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17 Jul
RP band performance at Shop Pleu
Read moreDolphins have a streamlined fusiform body, adapted for fast swimming. The tail fin, called the fluke, is used for propulsion while the pectoral fins, together
What our visitors saying about their experience
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My kids want to visit every museum now ! Tour guide Mehar was funny, engaging, and full of fun quirky facts about the Vestige.
Hannah Hunter -
Cannot say enough about the Vestige Museum experience: fun, informative, never dull, fast paced and just give an amazing perspective on the Met
Ruth Lawson -
Loved the small tour size (5 people) ! This was one of the main reasons I chose a Museum Pleu Tour.
Teresa Barrett