700 Procter St.
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-7000

 
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Administered by The Port Arthur Historical Society

In partnership with Lamar State College-Port Arthur and The City of Port Arthur.

 
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Temporary Exhibits



On view January 28 - March 18, 2012



As southeast Texas gears up for Mardi Gras celebrations, the Museum will join in this centuries-old party with an NEH on the Road touring exhibition called ¡Carnaval! The exhibition features 130 objects and provides windows into eight communities in Europe and the Americas where carnival is a high point of the yearly cycle.

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Permanent Exhibits
Mission Statement 
It is the mission of the Museum of the Gulf Coast to collect, preserve, display and interpret the history of the coastal region between Houston and New Orleans.

Summary of Exhibits
Exhibits interpret the history, natural history, art and popular culture of the Gulf Coast. Highlights include the largest indoor mural in the Southwest depicting the history of the region from prehistory to the discovery of oil at Spindletop, Music and Sports Halls of Fame, the John and Grace Snell Gallery of Decorative Art, the Robert Rauschenberg Gallery and much more!



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Important Museum Information
Hours of Operation:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Monday through Saturday
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Sunday

Walk-in Admission:
Adults - $4.00
Senior Citizens(62+) - $3.00
College students with a valid ID - $3.00
Children ages 4-18 - $2.00
Children ages 3 and under - Free
Students and Faculty of Lamar State College-Port Arthur - Free

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EVENTS
¡Carnaval!

January 28, 2012
10am-2pm



Join us as we mark the opening of a new traveling exhibition with a FREE Family Fun Day exploring carnival traditions across the globe. Young and old will enjoy hands-on crafts and activities such as mask decorating and dance performances. Guests are invited to wear their favorite Mardi Gras attire.

Arts Express

February 7, 2012
3:30-5:30pm



Children in grades 2-5 are invited to participate in this fun after school program inspired by the Museum's many exhibits. For more info contact the education coordinator at 409-984-6453.

The Boudin Trail

February 16, 2012



The Museum will mark the opening day of Mardi Gras festivities in southeast Texas with a mini-exhibit celebrating one of the region's most popular foods. The exhibit will remain on view through March 29, 2012.

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