Galveston Railroad Museum

Galveston Railroad Museum 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.

Come hungry to CabooseFest!! Enter the Chicken Wing Eating Contest during CabooseFest: Hootenanny & Hayrides on Saturday...
09/04/2026

Come hungry to CabooseFest!! Enter the Chicken Wing Eating Contest during CabooseFest: Hootenanny & Hayrides on Saturday, October 17.

There is no fee to enter. Appetite required. Deadline to enter the Chicken Wing Eating Contest is October 8!

Buy event and train ride tickets online now to jump the line at the door. Contest registration and details: https://galvestonrrmuseum.org/event/fall-festival/

Rail Find: #555. Built in 1922 by the American Locomotive Company, #555 spent most of her working life as engine #5 o...
08/28/2026

Rail Find: #555. Built in 1922 by the American Locomotive Company, #555 spent most of her working life as engine #5 on the Magma Arizona Railroad, hauling copper ore from Superior, Arizona, to Magma Junction and carrying mine supplies back.

She was one of the last steam locomotives in revenue service in the United States, making her final steam run for Magma on September 3, 1968.

Visit the Galveston Railroad Museum to discover #555 and other rare finds in our collection!

As students head back to school, the Young Ingenuity Program offers another place to put STEM skills to work.Students ag...
08/21/2026

As students head back to school, the Young Ingenuity Program offers another place to put STEM skills to work.

Students ages 13 and older gain hands-on experience through projects based on their interests. The program builds real-world skills, strengthens critical thinking, and introduces participants to STEM career pathways.

There is no fee to participate. Mentors and volunteers are also welcome. This educational outreach program is proudly supported by grants and contributions! Learn more: https://galvestonrrmuseum.org/education/young-ingenuity-program/

There’s more to the Galveston Railroad Museum than the trains in the rail yard! The story continues inside the fully res...
08/20/2026

There’s more to the Galveston Railroad Museum than the trains in the rail yard! The story continues inside the fully restored 1932 Union Station and aboard historic railcars.

Don’t forget to download the Galveston Railroad Museum app during your visit for a self-guided tour of the museum and rolling stock collection 🚂

Take a closer look at the Santa Fe Railway Calendar Collection at the Galveston Railroad Museum.Gathered by collectors H...
08/17/2026

Take a closer look at the Santa Fe Railway Calendar Collection at the Galveston Railroad Museum.

Gathered by collectors Harry and David Briscoe, the collection is an archive of the iconic wall calendars issued by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway between 1907 and 1993, featuring prominent Southwest paintings.

The calendars provide a visual record of the Santa Fe Railway’s use of art to promote passenger travel throughout the Southwest. The collection is prominently displayed in the fully restored 1932 Union Station. Come see it during your next visit!

SAVE THE DATE! The Rail Baron’s Ball returns to the Galveston Railroad Museum on Saturday, October 3, 2026.This year’s S...
08/14/2026

SAVE THE DATE! The Rail Baron’s Ball returns to the Galveston Railroad Museum on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

This year’s Soul Train theme brings an evening of dining, dancing, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, disco attire, and the return of the Cigar Lounge in the Garden of Steam.

Proceeds support the museum’s educational outreach programs. Learn more: https://galvestonrrmuseum.org/event/rail-barons-ball-2/

08/13/2026

Tickets are on sale now for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum! Trains depart November 13 through December 23, 2026.

Book now to secure your preferred date and departure time at: https://galvestonrrmuseum.org/event/the-polar-express/

NEW DATE: The Galveston Bridal Show has been rescheduled for Sunday, August 23, from 1–3 PM at The Tremont House.Stop by...
08/10/2026

NEW DATE: The Galveston Bridal Show has been rescheduled for Sunday, August 23, from 1–3 PM at The Tremont House.

Stop by the Galveston Railroad Museum’s table in the Davidson Ballroom to learn more about hosting your wedding or celebration at one of our historic venues.

Admission is free, and guests can preregister in advance!

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

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