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Museum Location: 700 Procter Street  |  Port Arthur, Texas  |  77640 | 409-982-7000

Port Arthur Historical Society Address: P.O. Box 1374 | Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1374

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    Current Exhibit
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    Upcoming Exhibit
    Halls of Fame

    The Museum hosts three Popular Culture galleries featuring notable personalities of the Gulf Coast. The Music Hall of Fame features more than 60 music legends representing a wide array of genres. The Sports Legends Gallery highlights more than 60 athletes. Finally, the Notable People Gallery highlights 35 individuals who have achieved national and/or international recognition in a professional endeavor.

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    Pompeiian Villa

    This historic house was built in 1900 for Isaac Ellwood of DeKalb, Illinois. It was designed to be reminiscent of villas in ancient Pompeii, a Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

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    Today the Villa is available to tour or rent for special occasions. The house is furnished with beautiful 19th Century furniture.

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    Education & Tours
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    Tours are available for groups of 10 or more with advance notice. Click on the link below to learn about educational programs at the Museum.

    Collections

    What you see on exhibit at the Museum is only the tip of the iceberg. The Museum has more than 35,000 items, many of which are rarely on display.

     

    The Museum collects photographs, documents, and physical objects representing the biology and history of the Gulf Coast region ranging from prehistorict to present.

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    Contact Us

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    CALL 409-982-7000 OR EMAIL BELOW

    The Museum of the Gulf Coast is administered by the Port Arthur Historical Society in partnership with and the City of Port Arthur.
    Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1374, Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1374

    Hours of Operation:
    Monday to Saturday

    9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Closed Sundays and Holidays

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    Walk-in Admission
    Adults - $8
    Senior Citizens (62+) - $6
    College Students w/valid ID - $4
    Children 4-18 - $3  //  Children 0-3 - FREE

    Parking and Entrance on 4th Street

    Group Tour Rates

    Adults - $4  

    Children ages 0-18 - $3
    School Tours ( Grade 3-12 and college groups) - FREE

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