About

The Galveston and Texas History Center

Reading Room Hours

Sunday - Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Located on the 4th floor of the Rosenberg Library.
 

The Galveston and Texas History Center includes 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. The Genealogy collection contains family history research materials focusing on Texas, including books, collections, and access to major genealogical databases.

 

Walk-ins are welcome. If you would like us to pull archival materials prior to your visit, please call us at (409) 763-8854, x126. We also continue to assist with research questions virtually. Please contact us by phone or by email with questions.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and provide access to the historical record, our digital collections include materials that reflect the time and context in which they were created. Some content may include language, images, or perspectives that users may find upsetting or offensive. These materials are presented in their original form to support research, education, and historical understanding.

GTHC does not endorse the perspectives of the authors or publishers represented. GTHC does not modify, edit, or remove articles, photographs, or other items, in our digital collections. For questions about content, please contact us by clicking on the Contact Us link at the top of the page. Please reference the item’s title and item number in your message.