FIELD TRIPS
The Galveston Railroad Museum, an immersive living history museum, offers the opportunity to explore 5 acres of railyard, and invites you to enjoy the fully restored 1932 Train depot, numerous educational interactive activities including a step inside a railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars, model trains, and rotating exhibits featuring the nation’s largest collection of Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, a rare calendar collection and extensive art collection. Railroading films are shown in the auditorium. Prominent life sized sculptures titled Ghosts of Travelers Past depict depot passengers of another era and vintage telephone booths invite you to lift a handset to overhear conversations with travelers. In addition to Docent tours, curriculum is available for field trips, homeschool groups, and sensory experiences for autistic individuals. The Harborside Express Caboose rides runs weekends, weather permitting, and is available for groups by reservation. Visitors enjoy Self-Guided, Sensory, or Docent Tours upon request.
supports classroom learning in:
History, Transportation, Technology
topics covered:
Historic Railroad Excursions, Historic Galveston, Texas Transportation History, Trains, Transportation, Technology
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 Galveston Railroad Museum, an immersive living history museum, offers the opportunity to explore 5 acres of railyard, and invites you to enjoy the fully restored 1932 Train depot, numerous educational interactive activities including a step inside a railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars, model trains, and rotating exhibits featuring the nation’s largest collection of Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, a rare calendar collection and extensive art collection. Railroading films are shown in the auditorium. Prominent life sized sculptures titled Ghosts of Travelers Past depict depot passengers of another era and vintage telephone booths invite you to lift a handset to overhear conversations with travelers. In addition to Docent tours, curriculum is available for field trips, homeschool groups, and sensory experiences for autistic individuals. The Harborside Express Caboose rides runs weekends, weather permitting, and is available for groups by reservation. Visitors enjoy Self-Guided, Sensory, or Docent Tours upon request.
supports scout badges in:
Railroading Merit Badge and Sensory Tours are now available
topics covered:
Historic Railroad Excursions, Railroad Technology, 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 Galveston Railroad Museum, an immersive living history museum, offers the opportunity to explore 5 acres of railyard, and invites you to enjoy the fully restored 1932 Train depot, numerous educational interactive activities including a step inside a railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars, model trains, and rotating exhibits featuring the nation’s largest collection of Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, a rare calendar collection and extensive art collection. Railroading films are shown in the auditorium. Prominent life sized sculptures titled Ghosts of Travelers Past depict depot passengers of another era and vintage telephone booths invite you to lift a handset to overhear conversations with travelers. In addition to Docent tours, curriculum is available for field trips, homeschool groups, and sensory experiences for autistic individuals. The Harborside Express Caboose rides runs weekends, weather permitting, and is available for groups by reservation. Visitors enjoy Self-Guided, Sensory, or Docent Tours upon request.
topics covered:
Historic Railroad Excursions, Historic Galveston, Texas Transportation History, Trains, Transportation, Technology
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 Galveston Railroad Museum, an immersive living history museum, offers the opportunity to explore 5 acres of railyard, and invites you to enjoy the fully restored 1932 Train depot, numerous educational interactive activities including a step inside a railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars, model trains, and rotating exhibits featuring the nation’s largest collection of Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, a rare calendar collection and extensive art collection. Railroading films are shown in the auditorium. Prominent life sized sculptures titled Ghosts of Travelers Past depict depot passengers of another era and vintage telephone booths invite you to lift a handset to overhear conversations with travelers. In addition to Docent tours, curriculum is available for field trips, homeschool groups, and sensory experiences for autistic individuals. The Harborside Express Caboose rides runs weekends, weather permitting, and is available for groups by reservation. Visitors enjoy Self-Guided, Sensory, or Docent Tours upon request.
supports classroom learning in:
History, Transportation
topics covered:
Historic Railroad Excursions, Historic Galveston, Texas Transportation History, Trains, Transportation, Technology
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?
View Lesson Plan>>
FAMILY OUTINGS
The Galveston Railroad Museum, an immersive living history museum, offers the opportunity to explore 5 acres of railyard, and invites you to enjoy the fully restored 1932 Train depot, numerous educational interactive activities including a step inside a railroad post office, sleeping cars, dining and baggage cars, model trains, and rotating exhibits featuring the nation’s largest collection of Railroad Porcelain China and Silver, Legacy of the Railroad, History of the Pullman Porter, a rare calendar collection and extensive art collection. Railroading films are shown in the auditorium. Prominent life sized sculptures titled Ghosts of Travelers Past depict depot passengers of another era and vintage telephone booths invite you to lift a handset to overhear conversations with travelers. In addition to Docent tours, curriculum is available for field trips, homeschool groups, and sensory experiences for autistic individuals. The Harborside Express Caboose rides runs weekends, weather permitting, and is available for groups by reservation. Visitors enjoy Self-Guided, Sensory, or Docent Tours upon request.
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 AND (NEW) POLAR EXPRESS PARTIES
We do great kid’s parties with all the bells and whistles! In addition to lots of interactive activities, we offer birthday party packages for up to 30 guests that includes party planner, dining car, decorations, cake, paper goods, and a ride on the Harborside Express. Overnight accommodations at the Rail Hotel available for slumber parties. Black out dates apply. Call for availability and 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