Explore Galveston’s History

at the Rosenberg Library

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The collections below are a sample of what you can find in the History Center’s archives and online in the Archives Catalog.
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The Galveston and Texas History Center’s archives include manuscripts, photographs, books, maps, architectural drawings, and more focusing on Galveston from its 1839 incorporation to the present and early Texas from the Spanish colonial period through the Civil War. Located on the 4th floor of the Rosenberg Library, the Galveston and Texas History Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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The Rosenberg Library Museum maintains and exhibits artifacts that document the history of Galveston and the Republic of Texas, as well as the Library’s fine art collection. Exhibits are displayed in the 2nd floor Grand Hallway and throughout the building. The 4th floor gallery is currently closed for renovations. Admission is free of charge.

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Digitized Collections