FIELD TRIPS
Self-guided field trips available. Museum staff will be present for questions. Our space can hold about 30 students at a time. If your group is larger, we can plan to rotate groups between another local historic site or our courtyard filled with historical markers. Please call or email to discuss groups larger than 30.
supports classroom learning in:
American History, Frontier Life
topics covered:
Architecture, Corner Neighborhood Stores, Gambling History of Galveston, Great Hurricane of 1900, Immigration through the Port of Galveston, Mardi Gras!, Military History, Padlock Mystery Game, Vietnam War Photography
contact info
Name: Jodi Wright-Gidley
Phone: 409-766-2340
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Galveston County Museum
Galveston County Museum is a local history museum filled with artifacts. The museum was established in 1976, it was closed for a time because of hurricane damage, and has reopened in the old Galveston County courthouse. We offer free admission 3 days each week, and free parking. Galveston was once the biggest city in early Texas, and its history is full of interesting stories.
contact info
Hrs: Free on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 to 4; Or by appointment at other times
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
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FIELD TRIPS
Our Padlock Mystery Game is fun for small groups of all ages. We place locked boxes around the museum. Your group gets the museum to themselves as they use clues from the exhibits to open the boxes. Parts are collected to assemble a something fun to take home.
supports scout badges in:
American History, Frontier Life
topics covered:
Architecture, Corner Neighborhood Stores, Gambling History of Galveston, Great Hurricane of 1900, Immigration through the Port of Galveston, Mardi Gras!, Military History, Padlock Mystery Game, Vietnam War Photography
contact info
Name: Jodi Wright-Gidley
Phone: 409-766-2340
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Galveston County Museum
Galveston County Museum is a local history museum filled with artifacts. The museum was established in 1976, it was closed for a time because of hurricane damage, and has reopened in the old Galveston County courthouse. We offer free admission 3 days each week, and free parking. Galveston was once the biggest city in early Texas, and its history is full of interesting stories.
contact info
Hrs: Free on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 to 4; Or by appointment at other times
FIELD TRIPS
Our Padlock Mystery Game is fun for small groups of all ages. We place locked boxes around the museum. Your group gets the museum to themselves as they use clues from the exhibits to open the boxes. Parts are collected to assemble a something fun to take home.
topics covered:
Architecture, Corner Neighborhood Stores, Gambling History of Galveston, Great Hurricane of 1900, Immigration through the Port of Galveston, Mardi Gras!, Military History, Padlock Mystery Game, Vietnam War Photography
contact info
Name: Jodi Wright-Gidley
Phone: 409-766-2340
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Galveston County Museum
Galveston County Museum is a local history museum filled with artifacts. The museum was established in 1976, it was closed for a time because of hurricane damage, and has reopened in the old Galveston County courthouse. We offer free admission 3 days each week, and free parking. Galveston was once the biggest city in early Texas, and its history is full of interesting stories.
contact info
Hrs: Free on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 to 4; Or by appointment at other times
FIELD TRIPS
Our Padlock Mystery Game is fun for small groups of all ages. We place locked boxes around the museum. Your group gets the museum to themselves as they use clues from the exhibits to open the boxes. Parts are collected to assemble a something fun to take home.
supports classroom learning in:
American History, Frontier Life
topics covered:
Architecture, Corner Neighborhood Stores, Gambling History of Galveston, Great Hurricane of 1900, Immigration through the Port of Galveston, Mardi Gras!, Military History, Padlock Mystery Game, Vietnam War Photography
contact info
Name: Jodi Wright-Gidley
Phone: 409-766-2340
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Galveston County Museum
Galveston County Museum is a local history museum filled with artifacts. The museum was established in 1976, it was closed for a time because of hurricane damage, and has reopened in the old Galveston County courthouse. We offer free admission 3 days each week, and free parking. Galveston was once the biggest city in early Texas, and its history is full of interesting stories.
contact info
Hrs: Free on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 to 4; Or by appointment at other times
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
View Lesson Plan>>
FAMILY OUTINGS
Our Padlock Mystery Game is fun for small groups of all ages. We place locked boxes around the museum. Your group gets the museum to themselves as they use clues from the exhibits to open the boxes. Parts are collected to assemble a something fun to take home.
topics covered:
Architecture, Corner Neighborhood Stores, Gambling History of Galveston, Great Hurricane of 1900, Immigration through the Port of Galveston, Mardi Gras!, Military History, Padlock Mystery Game, Vietnam War Photography
contact info
Name: Jodi Wright-Gidley
Phone: 409-766-2340
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Galveston County Museum
Galveston County Museum is a local history museum filled with artifacts. The museum was established in 1976, it was closed for a time because of hurricane damage, and has reopened in the old Galveston County courthouse. We offer free admission 3 days each week, and free parking. Galveston was once the biggest city in early Texas, and its history is full of interesting stories.
contact info
Hrs: Free on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 to 4; Or by appointment at other times