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 1932 depot passengers 1932 and vintage telephone booths provide an opportunity to hear a conversation with prominent Galvestonians. Check schedule for Caboose rides that typically run weekends, weather permitting a for group reservation. Curriculum, Self- Guided, Sensory, or Docent Tours available.
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 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. Check schedule for availability of Caboose. Curriculum, Self- Guided, Sensory, or Docent Tours available.
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 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. Check schedule for Caboose rides. Curriculum, Self- Guided, Sensory, or Docent Tours available.
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 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 and conversations with prominent Galvestonians can be overheard by lifting the handsets in vintage telephone booths. Check schedule for Caboose rides. 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, 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 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. Check schedule for Caboose rides. 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 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