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Halls of Fame

The Museum of the Gulf Coast houses three galleries with notable personalities of the region. The Music Hall of Fame has more than 80 musicians  representing a wide array of genres, and includes Janis Joplin. The Sports Legends Gallery and Notable People Gallery contain many more who have achieved national and/or international recognition in a professional endeavor.

Special Museum Events

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Open Monday - Saturday 
9am to 5pm

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Tours

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. See group rates below.

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Pompeiian Villa

Visits must be scheduled in advance. Call 409-982-7000 to arrange a time to tour the facility. A guide from The Museum of the Gulf Coast will assign a time. 

 

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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Listen

Museum of the Gulf Coast
Radio is your source for the music of our Hall of
Fame Musicians and more!
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Collections

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

 

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

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HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday to Saturday

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Sundays and Holidays

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ADMISSION
Adults - $8
Senior Citizens (62+) - $6
Children 4-18 - $3, under 4 free

College Students w/valid ID - $4

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GROUP TOURS (10 or more)

Adults - $4  

Children ages 4 - 18 - $3
School Tours (Grades 3-12 and college groups) - free

Address: 700 Procter St., Port Arthur, TX 77640  (Parking & Entrance in back)

Have a question?

Call 409-982-7000 or Email museumofthegulfcoast@gmail.com

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The Museum of the Gulf Coast is administered by the Port Arthur Historical Society in partnership with the City of Port Arthur.  

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

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