Galveston Railroad Museum

2602 Santa Fe Pl, Galveston, Texas 77550 USA

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“Interpretive programs and exhibits preserving railroad history.”

The original mission and purpose of The Galveston Center for Transportation and Commerce was to depict the history of transportation in our State and especially in our community. Primary to this mission was the assembly of the largest collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia (railroadiana), and what is still the largest and finest collection of railroad rolling stock in the southwestern United States.

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Chris W.

March 30, 2024

Nice museum in a 1930s building! Good displays and lots of train cars, passenger cars and engines. Fun 20 minute train ride on a switcher engine and car. Read more

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Jennifer F.

June 22, 2023

This was such a cool find! It's a piece of local and national history, related to the birth, life and death of the passenger railway system which dates back to the 1800s. For about $12 you get... Read more

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Lotus H.

April 22, 2023

Brought our 2yo grandson to visit since he loves trains. We arrived at 10:00am at opening time - pulled into a big parking lot with main entrance by the water fountain. $9.00 entry fee for seniors... Read more

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