Events
Patriot Day
September 11, 2008
In honor of Patriot Day, the Museum will offer FREE admission all day. Come and celebrate American heritage with a tour of the Museum.
Plant Propagation Workshop
September 20, 2008
Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a hands-on workshop led by the Texas Agrilife Extension Service. Hosted in association with the temporary exhibition Plant Adaptation Up Close, the workshop is FREE to members and $5 for non-members. Registration deadline is September 11 - to register please call 409.982.7000.
Arts Express
September 23, 2008
Children in grades 2-5 are invited to attend this 8-week after school program focused on the arts. Students meet once a week on Tuesdays OR Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for hands-on lessons and activities. Cost is $50 or a Family Membership. To register please call 409.984.6453.
Museum News
Solid Gold Rock n Roll Show
The annual Solid Gold Rock and Roll Show sponsored by the Port Arthur Historical Society has been CANCELLED for this year due to scheduling conflicts. Thank you for your patience!
Personalities of the Gulf Coast
Music Legends
Big Band, Blues, Cajun, Composers, Country, Jazz, Opera, Producers, Rock, Songwriters, Soul, Zydeco, etc. See More...
Sports Legends
Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Coaching, Football, Golfing, Motorcycle & Automobile Racing, Olympians, etc. See More...
Notable People
Artists, Authors, Businessmen, Doctors, Educators, Entertainers, Military Heroes, Politicians, etc. See More...
Permanent Exhibits
Summary of Exhibits
The Museum of the Gulf Coast displays a wide range of exhibits which interpret the heritage of the Gulf Coast including history, natural history, fine and decorative art and popular culture. Highlights include the largest indoor mural in the Southwest depicting the history of the region from prehistory to the discovery of oil at Spindletop. Also featured are the original fresnel lens of the Sabine Banks lighthouse and two galleries devoted to notable musicians and athletes.
John and Grace Snell Gallery | Robert Rauschenberg Gallery
See more...Rotating Exhibits
Plant Adaptation Up Close opens August 24, 2008
While the Earth’s diverse environments can create many challenges for plant survival, plants have developed special adaptations that allow them to thrive under hostile conditions. The Port Arthur Historical Society proudly presents a new exhibition at the Museum of the Gulf Coast that explores these adaptations through the microscopic world of plants. Plant Adaptation Up Close: A Biological and Artistic Interpretation presents a whole new way of seeing and appreciating plants.
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
Museum of the
Gulf Coast
700 Procter
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 982-7000