GALVESTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

GALVESTON, TX

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The Galveston County Historical Museum (GCHM) is located in Galveston, Texas, and is a celebration of the area's rich history. The museum houses a variety of artifacts from the county's past, including some from the Civil War, the Great Storm of 1900, and the Galveston Oil Boom. There are also collections focusing on the local maritime history, including ship models, navigational instruments and other memorabilia related to the Galveston Ship Channel. The museum also contains a variety of American Indian artifacts, providing a glimpse into the area's past.

The museum is home to a variety of interactive exhibits, including a replica of a turn-of-the-century Galveston street, a replica of a 19th-century church, a replica of a Gulf Coast oyster shucking house, and a replica of a Galveston cotton gin. Visitors can also explore the history of the Galveston Island State Park, the Galveston County Fair, and the Galveston's Strand Historic District.

GCHM also includes a library and research center, where visitors can explore the works of local authors, browse through photographs and documents, and gain access to a wealth of historical information. There is also a gift shop, where visitors can purchase a variety of books, souvenirs, and other memorabilia related to the region's past.

The GCHM is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Admission is free, although donations are accepted. This is the perfect destination for anyone interested in learning more about the rich history of Galveston County.

GALVESTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GALVESTON TX. US MID #8404800228

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact GALVESTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

GALVESTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
2219 MARKET STREET
GALVESTON
TX
77550-1503

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GALVESTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404800228
Name GALVESTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name GALVESTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 29.305524, -94.793213
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 167
US Census Tract: 724500
US Census Block: 1057