Museum of the Gulf Coast

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 5 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

I visited the museum with my 13 year old son on Monday, September 23rd. We had seen the museum advertised on our travels on I-10. I am so glad weade the trip. The museum was full of great displays. The interpretive signage was great. There was a nice variety of exhibits that covered history and people of the region. My son enjoyed the visit and was very engaged.

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Been going to the museum since I was a kid, and now I take mine

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Great museum for all Loved it very informative

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

The Museum of the Gulf Coast is a great place for anyone interested in the history and culture of the region. The exhibits are excellently organized and rich in information. One of the standout features of the museum is the replica of the Porse once driven by Janis Joplin, who was born in Port Arthur. The staff is very friendly and helpfull and the atmosphere is good.

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

What an amazing informative museum this is. We decided to visit because of Janis Joplin but to our surprise it turned out to be so much more than just the Music Hall of Fame. It has cultural, historical, natural history and art exhibits with amazing information and artifacts. We enjoyed the huge indoor mural and the experimental race car.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 4

Worth a visit ! Very nice museum and interesting lots of historical artifacts to see! Staff a lot amazing as well.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

I went with a group from church and we had a great time. I highly recommend going.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Great Janis Joplin set up inside, with her Porsche.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

It was a beautiful display of Texas history of famous or notable people and history ! I loved the musician s memories

Date: 4 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Great place would highly recommend!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Interesting museum predominantly specializing in historical people from the region. Lots of history in the region. Worth a visit.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 3

Quiet. Informative. Its a small town museum. The story of the cannon was good -- read that. But take some information with a grain of salt... Only 25,000 soldiers died in WWII... really?!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

A great experience

Date: 6 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Grandkids loved it. It is a great place to learn area history

Date: 6 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 4

Had a great time. The kids love this place.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

I had a wonderful time here. I was surprised to know the Museum of the Gulf Coast host private events. The staff was very kind.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

It was a fine way to spend an hour. The art gallery of local high schoolers actually ended up being my favorite part! The giant mural in the main exhibit area is fantastic, the upstairs music section is fun. We didn t utilize the touch screens, I m sure that s a great asset. Very clean, well thought out facility!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

A great place to visit and learn about local history makers.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 4

It is a little small, but very well distributed, the collection they have of the natives of the area is interesting, how the oil and tourist area of the area developed, the people who work there are super famable. In reality, I love the museum.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Bigger and better than I expected!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Great museum

Date: 8 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Always enjoy family day here.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

So amazed at the number of people who have connections with the Port Arthur area! The Director came out and chatted with us and told us more of the back story of some of the celebrities and getting the museum started. Definitely worth the trip and time. Highly recommend if you love music and of course Janis Joplin.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

What a wonderful museum. Filled with all kinds of history about Port Arthur and people from Port Arthur. Amazing how many famous people came from there and surrounding areas. Very informative museum!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Theres a lot to see. Its very neat and well laid out. Its definitely worth a visit.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Great museum. Didnt expect it to be as big as it is. Covered lots of different info not just local.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Its a nice place to learn about Texas history and petroleum well. I really enjoy the time I was there.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Im very happy that I found the museum of the Gulf Coast. Its very eclectic. I thoroughly enjoyed the Music room which had the many talented musicians from the area...Clarence Gatemouth Brown, CJ Chenier, Janis Joplin, Blind Willie Johnson, the brothers: Johnny & Edgar, Becky Barksdale the Big Bopper to name a few.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Amazing museum consisting of multiple topics. One of my favorite in the Beaumont Metropolitan Area. Includes Port Arthur and Orange.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

What a great museum, it may be little but it has a big heart and soul with its collections. Definitely stop in, for $8 per adult there s no excuse to miss it, especially if you consider yourself someone who knows your Texas rock and roll stars. I went there for Janis of course but left wishing I had way more time to peruse the other exhibits. Appreciate the docent who took the time to ensure that I was able to commune with my namesake for a moment. If you are a Janis fan like me, ask them about the bricks for sale, then head over to 4048 Proctor street with your new favorite souvenir.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Very interesting! Docent had lots of information.

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

The Museum had lots of local history! There are also events hosted by the museum for donors. I entered one of my photos in the annual photography contest. Update: if you need tee shirts from SFA, Lincoln, or TJ High Schools you will find them at the museum!!!! Visited on

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Nice things to see. Bring enough time to read and see everything. Nice little souvenir shop. Visited on Weekday

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

I try to go everything Im in TX. Bought the moon picture!!

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

There was a part of famous people from this area. Also history of the war and beache animals

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

So much really interesting and cool stuff. At $8 an adult it is worth it. Enjoy the drive over also, lots of real life to see. The history and knowledge held here is timeless and diverse.

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Was in Port Arthur yesterday, and had some time to kill. Decided to visit Museum Of The Gulf Coast , after years of only hearing about it. It s more than just Janis & The Big Bopper. Recognized familiar names, and learned new ones! It really covers everything about the area, going back even thousands of years. You bet we took advantage of our senior discounts , and you should too. Everybody was super friendly, + they don t bug you but rather let you explore on your own. Will definitely go back with my film camera, and more time, to fully document the entire experience. (It s so good, my wife even wants to go again)!

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Very cool museum.

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

My friends and we re there a couple days ago. Fabulous place !!!! Don t miss it folks. We went to see Janis . Joplin but we re taken back at all the amazing history offered. The layout of the building is nothing short of. Fabulous!! Art. History. Pre historic. Etc. A little about. A lot I was telling my friends that there wasn t any Jack Johnson articles. ( he is the heavy weight champion back in the 30 s ftom. Galveston. Island Was born on 8 th and Broadway. Apparently the curator over heard me and took us to a sit down film featuring. Jack. Johnson. She said they were still compiling the sports area of the museum. They did not have any of Jack Johnson s private articles but were hopeful. I told her he was imprisoned for taking his white wife over state lines . She was not aware of that. This lady was amazing Her knowledge vast !!!! . Thank you.

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

A must see for all things Texas, including musicians , sports figures, wildlife and historical events.

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Great place! Very informative on the history of the area. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

A nice little museum tucked away in downtown Port Arthur. It has exhibits on the flora and fauna of the area, Port Arthur and Texas in general, as well as famous Texans (to include Port Arthur native Janis Joplin), musicians, and the oil field. Quite a few interesting Native American exhibits as well. All in all a nice way to spend a lazy hot afternoon in an air conditioned learning environment.

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Interesting place to learn about local sports and musicians whove made it to the national and international stage. Lots of famous people came from this area.

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

We stopped by here on a whim. My friend and I loved it so much. We will be coming back.

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Really nice, so much to learn and look at here a lot of local talent!

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Neat place with some neat displays!!

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Price for entry: $4.00 Visited on

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

What a wonderful surprise, we went to the museum for Jerry Connallys photo exhibit, I have lived in the area all of my life and had never been here. It was absolutely fabulous!!! So many wonderful artifacts, photos and information on this area of Texas. We will go back when we have hours to explore!! Well done!

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

We had an amazing time! So enriching, beautiful presentation, the BIGGEST mural Ive ever seen, and plenty to interest our entire group! The staff was knowledgeable and accomodating. Robert gave us a tour and we felt very welcomed.

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 3

Cool dated memorabilia , the old town its in just seemed not kept up. The whole place and surrounding just wore out!

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

We had an incredible day at this museum! Staff was friendly. By far one of of the most cleanly museums I ve been to, very well taken care of and plenty to see!!

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Wow, Texas is huge, but the people who make history in Musice, I really enjoyed it. Everyone was so friendly, good Ole Texas hospitality. This town was so cool a lot of history behind it.

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

This is a Must in The Golden Triangle! So worth the stop and drive over the scary bridge. If youre a history buff, plan a couple hours. This place is phenomenal!! Visited on

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 1

Drove there from jasper TX to see Janis Joplins porch, they wouldnt let us in with our services dog, very disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 2

Would not let us in with service animal!

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Nice little museum worth stopping at

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Rich history about southeast Texas!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

A Definite Must See

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 4

Great place! Fun exhibits and friendly staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Love the music section

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

I loved this I went here in the summer, loved the old vehicles , the old room, sports , and old singers and musicians

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Wonderful staff! Music artist memorabilia was legend!

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Excellent museum. Music section was my favorite!

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

This is an amazing, extremely well done museum. Exhibits are well laid out and explained. Tells the story of south Texas from prehistoric to current times. Covers geography, exploration, industry, music and sports. Music wing has exceptional depth on local artists and their music. Truly an unexpected gem and great value!

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

People are very nice

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

If you have some time to spend (we had a rainy day) - or even just an hour on a sunny day - check out this museum! A really great history of the Gulf Coast... From dinosaurs to rock & roll legends... And so much interactive content... You can spend a whole day here easily!

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

It was great! Very well organized and spanning years of the region We especially liked the petroleum exhibit the sports and music exhibits upstairs The man at the front that sold us tickets was very knowledgeable about the museum and kind enough to share his knowledge with us. The only negative I have to say is that the gift shop leaves a lot to be desired!

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Best small town museum Ive ever seen. Worth the stop.

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Clean and dedicated

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Had never been there before but found it really interesting. They have something for everyone.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 1

We came 45 mins before closing and was told we couldnt tour how disappointing it was when we traveled far away to see this museum.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 4

Nice museum. Air conditioning was nice on a hot day!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

History is a awesome thing to see and when they have a before and after proof to see is the best veiw ever but do take time to read what is said. Also visit the second floor lots to see up there from music to sports to shells wonderful history to see Visited on

Date: 2 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Went there as part of 1965 high-school class reunion group. My spouse is the port Arthur grad. Very interesting to see the famous people who lived or grew up in the area. And especially enjoyed the nautical section. Loved the history of the Port.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Amazing tour! Went on a field trip here and they were great about making learning fun!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Very interesting museum. It had a little natural history, and lots of memorabilia from famous people from south east Texas.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Awesome Experience

Date: 2 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Fabulous! A must visit !

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Awesome place. Got tired sitting at home,did some research and found that Port Arthur had Museum of the Gulf Coast. Well, Im thinking , sounds interesting Ill drive to Port Arthur and see. Well behold, building was at one point a Bank and now converted into a marvelous Museum. Throughly enjoyed myself, spent about 2 1/2 hours viewing all that was there and did not miss anything. Really, really enjoyed myself to the tenth power. Also before I forget, I drove over Gulf Gate Bridge and the Bridge is the most beautiful spot to see( drivers use caution when driving) Great visual youll marvel in the sight. Drivers find a good turn around and drive back, hopefully there will not be any other vehicles behind you, and enjoy the sight marvelous from the Bridge again. Thanks

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 4

Visiting from Las Vegas. Loved all the history. Big Janis Joplin fan

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

I highly recommend this museum! This museum is awesome and so filled with local history. I never knew we had so many talented musicians and artist, actress, choreographer and more. I could have stayed there all day!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Nice place and very cheap entry

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

If youre a Janice Joplin fan, you have ro go there...

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

This is a great museum, it tells you all about the history of our little town of Port Arthur texas...

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 3

Interesting History of Port Arthur...nice place to visit

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Wonderful day with friends. The man who spoke to us during the tour was wonderful. I would go back again just to listen to him.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Nice place

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

The Museum of the Gulf Coast is one of the less expensive, best most local educational family outings. My family and I highly recommend the museum.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 4

Its a really nice and interesting, but very small. With that said its also very inexpensive to visit.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

I love the history, very interesting, the city, its founder, the Port Arthur hall of fame, all kinds of famous people, a cozy place, many species of birds and other extinct animals, souvenirs and more... You have to go, you are going to love it....

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

A lot to see. Really enjoyed.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Great way to spend an afternoon. Very interesting.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Great museum that takes you through the inception of Port Arthur to today on the first floor. The second floor is full of great stories and memorabilia from famous folk from the area. I really enjoyed the gallery with the glass upstairs. My husband enjoyed playing Janis Joplin on the jukebox. Theres an interesting and insightful showing right now on the collars of great women. The staff is very friendly and happy to answer questions and share information.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

A beautiful museum with even some fun things for kids! My boys loved it ages 8 and 9. We were there for the Bum Phillips Coach if the Year Award.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 1

Arrived after driving 6hrs to visit and the museum is closed. Its a weekday. Not 5pm. Not a holiday. Nothing on the website states the museum is to be closed. No one answers the phone. Cars are in the parking lot.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Great museum. Staff are all very nice. My only regret is me waiting so long before going. Tons of stuff to see. They have everything from music, entertainment, natural history, and art. The whole family had a blast. There are also a good amount of hands on exhibits for the kids.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Nice museum, its got alot of history. We really enjoyed it, plus the price you pay is awesome. The staff are really friendly

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 4

Great people, clean and very informative

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Something to see if your around the area.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

This is the best iv been in you will need about 4 hours in here

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

A fantastic museum chock full of interesting artifacts and history of the area. Two floors of fascinating things to see. I had no idea the area was home to so much sports and musical talent. Definitely worth going. We spent about two hours there but wish we had a whole day to take more of it in.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

EXCELLENT! What a great place, well arranged and nice displays! Will be back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Loved the museum and plan on returning soon

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Great attention to Janis Joplin but found so much more to enjoy. Highly recommend a visit.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

They are doing an exhibit on Woodstock right now that is really cool. Thus placecis incredible

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Great museum.. highly recommend

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 4

We came into town to visit Janis Joplins house and found the museum had an area devoted to her. Its not very large but had something for everyone in our party to enjoy

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

This is a great afternoon have to see..

Date: 3 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Great place

Date: 3 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Very nice museum. Worth the time.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Its amazing! They have a lot of history. I went there to be a withness of 3 things very important being donated by JANET ANN DELMAR (Janis Joplin).

Date: 3 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

This is such a great museum and really fulfills its mission. It is very focused on local history and has a lot of exhibits covering many subjects. Great to see and take in. Even better with kids as a way to start conversations on all kinds of subjects. The historical personalities from Port Arthur are great. Excellent memorabilia. If youre looking for a fun little place to go this place should be on your list.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 3

Didnt get in the front door. They arent fans of the 2nd amendment. If that isnt an issue for you, it is a fantastic museum.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 4

Excellent spot.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Very informative..plenty to see. Stop by and check it out.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

So much fun

Date: 3 years ago