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Busters Old Time Photos

2217 Strand St · Galveston, TX

Why you should go…

Busters Old Time Photos is a family run photo studio on the Strand in downtown Galveston. Visitors dress in provided costumes from Victorian, pirate, 1920s or Western sets and pose for keepsake portraits printed on fade resistant paper. Packages include a family photo shoot with a complimentary 8x10 print.

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Good to know

General shopping guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

    Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.

  • Bring a tote and a little cash

    Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.

  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

    If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Busters Old Time Photos, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Eat & Drink
    Family Favorite

    La King's Confectionery

    Under $25

    1920s-style candy store, soda fountain and ice cream parlor on Galveston's historic Strand.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Nia Cultural Center

    Free

    A Galveston nonprofit cultural center and gallery honoring Juneteenth with African American history exhibits.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Museums

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Sandy Feet Sand Castle Services

    $25–$50

    A Galveston beach outfitter offering sandcastle building lessons and custom sand sculpture experiences.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    League City

    Free

    Gulf Coast Texas city on Clear Lake with waterfront dining, boating and nearby Space Center Houston.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Kemah Boardwalk

    Free

    A waterfront boardwalk of rides, seafood restaurants, and a nightly fountain show on Galveston Bay.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Moody Gardens

    $25–$50

    Three glass pyramids house a rainforest, an aquarium, and a discovery museum on Galveston Island.

    11 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions