Galveston Railroad Museum
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a railroad museum housed in the former Santa Fe Railroad station, at 25th and Strand in Galveston, Texas. Around it, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier (1.4 mi) comes first on our list. Its mildest months, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, bring highs of 62–82°F.
A museum inside Galveston
Texas City is the nearest base
Texas City is 10 miles northwest, with 25 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Houston
Houston is about 49 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 62–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Each month’s highs and lows around Galveston Railroad Museum are below.
Galveston Railroad Museum
The Galveston Railroad Museum is a railroad museum housed in the former Santa Fe Railroad station, at 25th and Strand in Galveston, Texas. The Museum is owned and operated by the Center for Transportation and Commerce, a non-profit organization.
The museum was established with funds from Galveston businesswoman and philanthropist Mary Moody Northen and the Moody Foundation.
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Nights near Galveston Railroad Museum
Rooms are nearest in Texas City (25) and Bolivar Peninsula (68).
Bolivar Peninsula
2,951 people · 37% vacation homes
19 mi northeast of Galveston Railroad Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Galveston Railroad Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston | in town | — | — | 53,636 | $326K | D |
| Texas City | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 25 20 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 59,733 | $217K | C− |
| Bolivar Peninsula 37% vacation homes | 19 mi northeast | 30 min | 68 19 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 34 RV parks | 2,951 | $316K | — |
| San Leon | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 17 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 14 RV parks | 6,458 | $183K | — |
| Bacliff | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 14 6 hotels · 1 motel · 7 RV parks | 9,541 | $202K | — |
| Webster | 25 mi northwest | 35 min | 29 28 hotels · 1 motel | 12,507 | $281K | D− |
| Seabrook | 23 mi northwest | 35 min | 19 14 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 13,974 | $350K | B− |
| Kemah | 21 mi northwest | 30 min | 11 7 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,097 | $281K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Galveston Railroad Museum
A wider trip can take in these, within 47 miles.
1in town Theme parkGalveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Big draw45 mi Stadium & arenaReliant Stadium
Big draw46 mi Stadium & arenaDaikin Park
22 mi MuseumUSS Cavalla
39 mi BeachGalveston Island
46 mi Stadium & arenaToyota Center
35 mi LandmarkSan Jacinto Monument
47 mi MuseumRothko ChapelPhoto credits
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier: Matthew T Rader, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Reliant Stadium: User eschipul on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Daikin Park: Delaywaves, CC BY 3.0 · USS Cavalla: USN photo courtesy of http://ussubvetsofwwii.org. Photo i.d. courtesy of Chuck N, Public domain · Galveston Island: NASA, Public domain · Toyota Center: Ed Uthman from Houston, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0 · San Jacinto Monument: Tijuana Brass at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Rothko Chapel: Unknown, Public domain
Galveston Railroad Museum, answered
Is Galveston Railroad Museum in Galveston?
Yes. It’s inside Galveston, TX.
When is the best time to visit Galveston Railroad Museum?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 62–82°.
How far is Galveston Railroad Museum from Houston?
About 49 miles northwest of Houston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Galveston Railroad Museum?
William P. Hobby (HOU), about 37 miles away.
Where should I stay near Galveston Railroad Museum?
Texas City (10 mi, 25 places to stay), Bolivar Peninsula (19 mi, 68 places to stay) and San Leon (15 mi, 17 places to stay).
Word from Galveston
People in Galveston have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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