All aboard, express to Galveston Island Railroad Museum. Adults and kids alike will be intrigued by stories and facts spanning years of railway history.

You'll soon learn why this Galveston rail transportation exhibition is a hit with travelers. If you're searching for more to do and see here, Moody Gardens, Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and Grand 1894 Opera House are in this area too. They won't take you very long to reach from Galveston Island Railroad Museum.

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Interesting museum with many open train cars to board and explore. Kids enjoyed this also. Beware of paid parking in city. It is monitored closely. Pay or get towed.

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