FIELD TRIPS
The Living History Galveston Railroad Museum, located on 5 acres of railyard, features a 1932 Train depot, interactive activities, railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars. Rotating exhibits include the Battleship Texas, Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Orphan Train, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, rare calendar collection and art collection. Ghosts of Travelers Past sculptures depict depot passengers whose conversations can be overheard by lifting the handsets in vintage telephone booths. Caboose rides every weekend or by group reservation. Curriculum, Self- Guided, Sensory, or Docent Tours available.
supports classroom learning in:
History, Transportation
topics covered:
Historic Railroad Excursions, Historic Galveston, Texas Transportation History, Trains, Transportation
contact info
Name: David Robertson
Phone: 409-765-5700
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Galveston Railroad Museum
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a living history experience, located on 5 acres of railyard, including a 1932 Train depot, interactive activities, railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars. Rotating exhibits include the Battleship Texas, Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Orphan Train, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, rare calendar collection and art collection. Ghosts of Travelers Past, life-like sculptures in period dress; listen to travelers conversations on vintage telephone booth handsets. Train rides every weekend or by group reservation. Self- Guided or Docent Tours available. Group and Family friendly.
contact info
Hrs: 10AM-5PM office
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
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FIELD TRIPS
The Living History Galveston Railroad Museum, located on 5 acres of railyard, features a 1932 Train depot, interactive activities, railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars. Rotating exhibits include the Battleship Texas, Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Orphan Train, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, rare calendar collection and art collection. Ghosts of Travelers Past sculptures depict depot passengers whose conversations can be overheard by lifting the handsets in vintage telephone booths. Caboose rides every weekend or by group reservation. Curriculum, Self- Guided, Sensory, or Docent Tours available.
supports scout badges in:
Railroading Merit Badge
topics covered:
Historic Railroad Excursions, Historic Galveston, Texas Transportation History, Trains, Transportation
contact info
Name: David Robertson
Phone: 409-765-5700
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Galveston Railroad Museum
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a living history experience, located on 5 acres of railyard, including a 1932 Train depot, interactive activities, railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars. Rotating exhibits include the Battleship Texas, Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Orphan Train, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, rare calendar collection and art collection. Ghosts of Travelers Past, life-like sculptures in period dress; listen to travelers conversations on vintage telephone booth handsets. Train rides every weekend or by group reservation. Self- Guided or Docent Tours available. Group and Family friendly.
contact info
Hrs: 10AM-5PM office
FIELD TRIPS
The Living History Galveston Railroad Museum, located on 5 acres of railyard, features a 1932 Train depot, interactive activities, railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars. Rotating exhibits include the Battleship Texas, Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Orphan Train, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, rare calendar collection and art collection. Ghosts of Travelers Past sculptures depict depot passengers whose conversations can be overheard by lifting the handsets in vintage telephone booths. Caboose rides every weekend or by group reservation. Curriculum, Self- Guided, Sensory, or Docent Tours available.
topics covered:
Historic Railroad Excursions, Historic Galveston, Texas Transportation History, Trains, Transportation
contact info
Name: David Robertson
Phone: 409-765-5700
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Galveston Railroad Museum
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a living history experience, located on 5 acres of railyard, including a 1932 Train depot, interactive activities, railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars. Rotating exhibits include the Battleship Texas, Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Orphan Train, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, rare calendar collection and art collection. Ghosts of Travelers Past, life-like sculptures in period dress; listen to travelers conversations on vintage telephone booth handsets. Train rides every weekend or by group reservation. Self- Guided or Docent Tours available. Group and Family friendly.
contact info
Hrs: 10AM-5PM office
FIELD TRIPS
The Living History Galveston Railroad Museum, located on 5 acres of railyard, features a 1932 Train depot, interactive activities, railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars. Rotating exhibits include the Battleship Texas, Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Orphan Train, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, rare calendar collection and art collection. Ghosts of Travelers Past sculptures depict depot passengers whose conversations can be overheard by lifting the handsets in vintage telephone booths. Caboose rides every weekend or by group reservation. Curriculum, Self- Guided, Sensory, or Docent Tours available.
supports classroom learning in:
History, Transportation
topics covered:
Historic Railroad Excursions, Historic Galveston, Texas Transportation History, Trains, Transportation
contact info
Name: David Robertson
Phone: 409-765-5700
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Galveston Railroad Museum
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a living history experience, located on 5 acres of railyard, including a 1932 Train depot, interactive activities, railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars. Rotating exhibits include the Battleship Texas, Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Orphan Train, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, rare calendar collection and art collection. Ghosts of Travelers Past, life-like sculptures in period dress; listen to travelers conversations on vintage telephone booth handsets. Train rides every weekend or by group reservation. Self- Guided or Docent Tours available. Group and Family friendly.
contact info
Hrs: 10AM-5PM office
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Railroad Excursion Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that before the invention and popular use of the railroad, Americans told time by the position of the sun in the sky? After the development of the railway system, consistent, accurate time became necessary. In 1883, Standard Railway Time was adopted. Shortly after that, the four time zones—eastern standard, central daylight, mountain standard, and Pacific daylight—were adopted. Who knew that an invention in transportation could drastically alter how Americans told time?
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FAMILY OUTINGS
The Living History Galveston Railroad Museum, located on 5 acres of railyard, features a 1932 Train depot, interactive activities, railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars. Rotating exhibits include the Battleship Texas, Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Orphan Train, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, rare calendar collection and art collection. Ghosts of Travelers Past sculptures depict depot passengers whose conversations can be overheard by lifting the handsets in vintage telephone booths. Caboose rides every weekend or by group reservation. Curriculum, Self- Guided, Sensory, or Docent Tours available.
topics covered:
Historic Railroad Excursions, Historic Galveston, Texas Transportation History, Trains, Transportation
contact info
Name: David Robertson
Phone: 409-765-5700
Email: [email protected]
INFO
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
We are a living history museum with lots of interactive activities for kids. Birthday party packages for up to 30 includes party planner, dining car, decorations, cake, paper goods,and a ride on the Harborside Express. Overnight accommodations at the Rail Hotel optional. Interactive Call for prices. Reservations required.
topics covered:
Historic Railroad Excursions, Historic Galveston, Texas Transportation History, Trains, Transportation
contact info
Name: David Robertson
Phone: 409-765-5700
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Galveston Railroad Museum
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a living history experience, located on 5 acres of railyard, including a 1932 Train depot, interactive activities, railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars. Rotating exhibits include the Battleship Texas, Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Orphan Train, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, rare calendar collection and art collection. Ghosts of Travelers Past, life-like sculptures in period dress; listen to travelers conversations on vintage telephone booth handsets. Train rides every weekend or by group reservation. Self- Guided or Docent Tours available. Group and Family friendly.
contact info
Hrs: 10AM-5PM office