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Galveston County Historical Museum
2219 Market St.
Galveston, TX 77550

Phone: (409)766-2340

Hurricane Ike Update: Not Available

Website: www.galvestonhistory.org/

Learn about Galveston's fascinating history at The Galveston County Historical Museum.

Includes permanent exhibits on Galveston lighthouses, Native Americans on the Island, the 1900 storm (including vintage film of the actual storm, taken by Thomas Edison's assistant), building the Seawall, and the 1947 Texas City explosion.

Notice especially the intricately decorated vaulted ceiling and the glowing lens taken from Galveston's South Jetty Lighthouse.

Originally the City National Bank, built by W.L. Moody in 1919, and donated to the county by Moody's daughter, Mary Moody Northen, in 1976.

Admission
Free.
Donations Accepted.

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Emilee 5/30/2008 7:05:00 AM It is a great museum. I enjoyed going there and exploring around and learning about Galveston's History. The only thing is that young kids who are impatient might not enjoy it as much.

Hours of Operation
Summer:
Monday thru Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: Noon - 5pm

Winter:
Monday thru Saturday: 10am - 4pm
Sunday: Noon - 4pm

Note: Hours may be seasonal and subject to change.

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