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MUSEUM EVENTS

Museum Events, Family Fun Days, and the Opening Reception of Exhibits are free of charge to the public.

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OPENING RECEPTION, FRIDAY JUNE 27TH
6:00pm - 8:00pm 
Exhibit on Display in the Dunn Gallery
June 27th to September 6th, 2025

Sponsored by the Port Arthur Convention and Visitors Bureau

Join us for the opening reception, celebrating the history of Port Arthur as captured in the beautiful black-and-white images from the Museum of the Gulf Coast's collections. Included are ten-foot panoramics of early Port Arthur and original prints by Frank Trost of the early oil boom days. Other photographers in the exhibition include J.C. Watkins and James Everett. Light hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served. 

Children and adults of all ages are welcome to our annual May Family Fun Day. Admission is free, and there will be a wide variety of activities for the kids, including Sonny the Birdman and his amazing parrots.

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday to Saturday

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Sundays and Holidays

 

 

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

College Students w/valid ID - $4

GROUP TOURS (10 or more)

Adults - $4  

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

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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