Galveston Museum Day is an annual event that celebrates the rich cultural and historical heritage of Galveston, Texas.
It provides an opportunity for the community to explore various museums and cultural institutions with free or discounted admission.
Participating is easy! Choose a museum from the list of participants, claim your official Museum Day passport at the location, and enjoy discounted rates.
Visit the ‘Participating Museums’ section of this page to see each of the location’s specific GMD deals!
- “And Still We Rise… Galveston’s Juneteenth Story” Exhibit: FREE
- Galveston Arts Center: Free admission
- Galveston Children’s Museum: Buy one, get one free admission
- Galveston Historic Seaport & 1877 Tall Ship Elissa: Buy one, get one free admission
- Galveston Naval Museum: Buy one, get one free admission
- Galveston Railroad Museum: Buy one, get one free admission
- Moody Mansion: Buy one, get one free admission
- Nia Cultural Center: FREE
- Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum: Buy one, get one free admission
Rosenberg Library (closed Sundays)
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Coffee with the Curator 10-11am and 2-3pm. Enjoy a presentation from our Museum Curator Rachel Hooper and see before and after pictures of the fourth floor of Trustees Hall!
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Get to know us during Museum Day 9:30am-5pm. Drop into the library’s Fox Room to meet our Special Collections/archive staff and win a special Rosenberg Library sticker while supplies last!
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- The Bryan Museum: Buy one, get one free admission
- The Grand 1894 Opera House: Free tours Saturday (10AM-5PM) AND Sunday (1PM-5PM)
Once you arrive at your first chosen museum, you can obtain your official Museum Day passport directly at the location. Or start at the Visitor Information Center at 2228 Mechanic St #101
Absolutely! Feel free to visit as many participating museums as you’d like with your official Museum Day passport.
When you visit 3 or more you will win a Galveston Island sticker pack and be entered in to WIN a night stay at The Tremont Hotel!
Many visitors to Galveston are familiar with the island’s 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches. Some may not be familiar with the wide variety of museums and attractions in this historic beach town.
During Galveston Museum Week, visitors can explore many Galveston museums at special rates.
