Rosenberg Library Historical Collections


Housed on the 4th floor of this beautiful 1904 building, the oldest public library in continuous operation in Texas, is a collection of historical artifacts and art set alongside rotating displays that expound upon the city's past. Behind the visitor center, it's well worth a stop as an introduction to Galveston.


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1. Ashton Villa

0.07 MILES

The Galveston Island Visitors Center occupies most of the ground floor of this 1858 Italianate villa, while the remainder is reserved for private events.

2. Moody Mansion & Museum

0.25 MILES

One of the grandest mansions on the island, dating from 1895, this 28,000-sq-ft home still shines with the splendor of Galveston's heyday as an American…

3. Frost Bank

0.31 MILES

This 1874 bank building has undergone several name changes over the years, and the name on the marquee still belongs to the 1923 'United States National…

4. Bryan Museum

0.34 MILES

Housed in the 1895 Galveston Orphans' Home, this excellent museum displays documents and artifacts from the Bryan family's collection, covering state and…

5. Galveston Arts Center

0.43 MILES

Right on the Strand, this two-floor gallery showcases contemporary artwork primarily from local artists or artists focused on local themes. It also…

6. Strand Historical District

0.43 MILES

Strolling the historic Strand District will give you an appreciation of Galveston's glory days in the late-19th century. Commercial horse-drawn carriages…

7. Galveston Railroad Museum

0.45 MILES

Housed in Galveston’s beautiful former Santa Fe Railroad Station, this little museum holds exhibits on train history and old rail cars as well as model…