Galveston Railroad Museum

Name: The POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE
Start: 2025-12-10
End: 2025-12-23
Location: Galveston Railroad Museum

2602 Santa Fe Place, Galveston, TX (Directions) | Website

About

The Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in the southwest, and one of the five largest in the country, with numerous railroad memorabilia and exhibits, including more than 40 pieces of locomotives and rolling stock.

The museum also owns a mile of track, allowing caboose rides on special days, weather permitting. A number of indoor and outdoor venues are available for private events.

Hours

Monday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Admission

Adults (13-64): $12
Seniors (65+): $9
Children (3-12): $6
Children 2 & Under: Free
Active Military & Veterans: Free

General

1932 Art Deco Depot Filled with Exhibits
Gift Shop with Fun Toys for Children
Over 40 Railroad Cars & locomotives
4 Acre Rail Yard
Interactive Display of Lights & Cross Bucks
Weekly Caboose Rides (Weather Permitting)
Great for Groups & Field Trips
Indoor & Outdoor Event Venues Available

Meeting Space

Specifications

The Galveston Railroad Museum offers a number of unique indoor and outdoor event venues, suitable for corporate dinners, wedding ceremonies & receptions, fundraising galas or other social gatherings.

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