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Museum of the Gulf Coast

A Port Arthur museum of Gulf Coast history from prehistoric times on, with a Music Hall of Fame that includes Janis Joplin.

700 Procter St · Port Arthur, TX

About Museum of the Gulf Coast

The Museum of the Gulf Coast on Procter Street in downtown Port Arthur collects photographs, documents and objects from prehistoric times to the present, with more than 35,000 items in its collection. Its Music Hall of Fame honors more than 80 musicians across many genres, including Janis Joplin, and there are halls for sports and notable people. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, and adult admission is $8.

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