VISIT
Step into the golden age of the railroad at the Galveston Railroad Museum. Explore five acres of historic railcars, climb aboard trains, wander through the restored 1932 Union Station and experience railroad history up close.
Open Daily
10 AM–5 PM
Hours may vary for holidays and special events. Check our upcoming events before your visit for any schedule changes.
- Adults: $14
- Seniors (65+): $10
- Ages 3 to 12: $8
- Ages 2 and under: Free
- Active and retired military: Free
Harborside Express Caboose Rides
Caboose rides are $8 per person and require a separate ticket in addition to museum admission. Rides operate seasonally on select weekends, weather permitting.
Harborside Coming Back More Than Once?
A membership covers your admission for a full year. weather permitting. It also includes guest passes, 10% off in the museum store, and early access to THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride tickets.
2602 Santa Fe Place Galveston, TX 77550
Located in Downtown Galveston near The Strand and the Port of Galveston.
Parking is available at the museum for $5. Parking rates or arrangements may vary during special events.
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Harborside Express
Ride a real caboose on a 15 to 20 minute trip through the museum railyard. Tickets required, weather permitting.
Exhibits
Walk through restored passenger cars, a 1914 Rail Post Office car, Santa Fe Warbonnet locomotives, and the fully restored 1932 depot.
Events
From THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride to RailFest and the Rail Baron’s Ball, see what’s on the museum calendar this year.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Galveston Railroad Museum is open daily from 10 AM–5 PM. Admission is $14 for adults, $10 for seniors 65+, and $8 for ages 3–12. Children 2 and under and active or retired military receive free admission. Members receive complimentary admission according to their membership level.
The Galveston Railroad Museum is located at 2602 Santa Fe Place in downtown Galveston. Parking is $5. Special events may have different parking rates or arrangements, so check the individual event page before your visit.
No. Harborside Express caboose rides require a separate $8 ticket in addition to museum admission. Rides typically operate from late spring through summer on most weekends, weather permitting, with blackout dates for special events and a seasonal pause from November 1 through January 1.
Yes. Visitors can explore the museum and its historic railcars at their own pace. The museum also has a free STQRY-powered app with a tour of the historic facility and rolling-stock collection. STQRY currently lists iOS, Android and web versions.
Personal photography is welcome and encouraged. Professional photography sessions and photography using tripods, lighting or props are subject to museum photography policies and fees. View museum policies.
Because the museum includes historic rail equipment, accessibility may vary by railcar and experience. Strollers are welcome, and visitors with specific mobility or accessibility questions are encouraged to call the museum at (409) 765-5700 before visiting.
Yes. School, homeschool and organized group visits can be arranged in advance. Field trips, sensory tours and group experiences are available by reservation. View group visit information or submit a group visit inquiry.
Yes. Pets are permitted as long as they remain on a leash and under their owner’s control during the visit. Please be mindful of other visitors and museum equipment while exploring the grounds.
Memberships are valid for one year and include complimentary museum admission based on the membership level, guest passes, a 10% museum-store discount, newsletters and other benefits. Most membership levels also include early access to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride tickets.
