Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum
This unique museum located in Galveston, Texas, allows you to step aboard a retired jack-up rig and experience three floors of exhibits and interactive displays illustrating the history of offshore oil and gas from seismic technology to exploration and production.
Amenities
- Historic
- Meeting/Private Space
- Military Discount
- Water Views
Threshold360 Virtual Tour
Hours
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Regular Hours New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10AM–5PM
Thursday 10AM–5PM
Friday 10AM–5PM
Saturday 10AM–5PM
Sunday 10AM–5PM
Regular Hours New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10AM–5PM
Thursday 10AM–5PM
Friday 10AM–5PM
Saturday 10AM–5PM
Sunday 10AM–5PM
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