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Galveston County Museum

Galveston County Museum building at 722 Moody/21st

Located in the Galveston County Courthouse

at 722 Moody/21st Street in Galveston, Texas

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FREE on

 Mondays - Wednesdays - Fridays

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Private tours and Padlock Mystery Game by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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To schedule a private event or tour, inquire about donating artifacts, conduct research,

or schedule our Padlock Mystery Game,

please call 409.766.2340.

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Our Local Author Book Sale and Signing

event features local authors of fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books. The books are set in local towns or written by local authors.

Here are just some of the titles that will be available:

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cover of Galveston County, Texas: A Narrative and Pictorial History

Listen to our Museum Podcast:
Unboxing History

Winner of the 2025
Virtual Experience Award from the
Texas Association of Museums

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Lighthouse Passport stamp for South Jetty Lighthouse

Galveston County Museum participates in the U.S. Lighthouse Society's Passport Program. The Galveston South Jetty Lighthouse Fresnel Lens is on exhibit in our lobby. Visit the museum reception desk for your passport stamp.

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