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Gulf Coast Archive and Museum

The Gulf Coast Archive and Museum of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender History, Inc. (GCAM) is an LGBT history organization located in Houston. It was established in 1999. Close by, Daikin Park is 2.2 mi away.

Where
In Houston
947 places to stay
Open since
1999
In brief

A museum inside Houston

Summers are hot

July and August highs run 94–94°, and about 109 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

You can stay in Houston

Gulf Coast Archive and Museum is inside Houston, which has 947 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec

January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓

An airport 9 miles away

William P. Hobby (HOU) has airline service, about 9 miles from Gulf Coast Archive and Museum.

Established in 1999

Gulf Coast Archive and Museum dates from 1999. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

The year’s weather

Below are typical highs and lows near Gulf Coast Archive and Museum.

Jan64° / 44°
Feb68° / 48°
Mar74° / 54°
Apr79° / 60°
May86° / 67°
Jun91° / 73°
Jul94° / 75°
Aug94° / 75°
Sep90° / 71°
Oct82° / 61°
Nov72° / 52°
Dec65° / 46°
Typical highs and lows in Houston. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Houston. Houston’s full climate →
About

Gulf Coast Archive and Museum

The Gulf Coast Archive and Museum of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender History, Inc. (GCAM) is an LGBT history organization located in Houston. It was previously in Neartown.

GCAM was created to collect, preserve and provide access to historical items from the LGBT community of the Gulf Coast area of Texas.

Type
Museum
Established
1999
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Bases for Gulf Coast Archive and Museum

Close by, places to stay are in Houston (947) and Pasadena (30).

12345678Houston947Pasadena30Channelview29South Houston8La Porte29Baytown49Aldine9Webster29Daikin ParkReliant StadiumRothko ChapelShell Energy StadiumTDECU StadiumRice Stadium10 mi
Gulf Coast Archive and Museum12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Daikin Park
  2. 2Reliant Stadium
  3. 3Rothko Chapel
  4. 4Toyota Center
  5. 5Shell Energy Stadium
  6. 6TDECU Stadium
  7. 7Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
  8. 8Rice Stadium
In town

Houston

947 places to stay · 737 hotels · 121 motels · 32 inns & B&Bs · 19 lodges & cabins · 9 hostels · 9 campgrounds · 20 RV parks

You’re already here.

2,397,315 people

25 min drive

Pasadena

30 places to stay · 17 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park

148,539 people

15 mi east of Gulf Coast Archive and Museum

25 min drive

Channelview

29 places to stay · 18 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 RV parks

43,605 people

17 mi east of Gulf Coast Archive and Museum

15 min drive

South Houston

8 places to stay · 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins

16,407 people

11 mi southeast of Gulf Coast Archive and Museum

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Gulf Coast Archive and MuseumDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Houstonin town—947 737 hotels · 121 motels · 32 inns & B&Bs · 19 lodges & cabins · 9 hostels · 9 campgrounds · 20 RV parks2,397,315$278KD−
Pasadena15 mi east25 min30 17 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park148,539$210KD
Channelview17 mi east25 min29 18 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 RV parks43,605$196K—
South Houston11 mi southeast15 min8 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins16,407$189KD
La Porte21 mi east30 min29 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park37,983$235KB
Baytown25 mi east40 min49 30 hotels · 8 motels · 11 RV parks86,561$197KD
Aldine12 mi north20 min9 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 RV parks17,167$103K—
Webster21 mi southeast30 min29 28 hotels · 1 motel12,507$281KD−

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

HOUWilliam P. Hobby · major hub9 mi
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental · major hub17 mi
CLLEasterwood Field83 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Gulf Coast Archive and Museum’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Other places close by

Pair a visit with these, within 4 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Daikin Park: Delaywaves, CC BY 3.0 · Reliant Stadium: User eschipul on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Rothko Chapel: Unknown, Public domain · Toyota Center: Ed Uthman from Houston, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Shell Energy Stadium: HDFC PR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · TDECU Stadium: Brian Reading, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Judson Dunn from Houston, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Rice Stadium: Amble, CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Gulf Coast Archive and Museum: what to know

Is Gulf Coast Archive and Museum in Houston?

Yes. It’s inside Houston, TX.

When is the best time to visit Gulf Coast Archive and Museum?

January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 64–82°.

What is the closest airport to Gulf Coast Archive and Museum?

William P. Hobby (HOU), about 9 miles away.

Where should I stay near Gulf Coast Archive and Museum?

Houston (in town, 947 places to stay), Pasadena (15 mi, 30 places to stay) and Channelview (17 mi, 29 places to stay).

From locals

Houston has the answers

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.