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The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, located in Galveston, Texas, is a museum dedicated to the offshore oil and gas industry.

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Mar 4, 2024
I had a fair idea of how drilling worked on land, but really no idea how it worked on the water. Well, now I have a better understanding of how these rigs work. Great museum, a big part of which is … Full review by 404HappyTraveller
Feb 25, 2024
Very good presentation of an offshore rig and all its workings. Great for anyone who has ever worked the rigs to bring back memories or explain to the family what goes on there. Interesting displays … Full review by 888slims
Feb 22, 2024
This was a great experience. We saw several oil rigs out in the gulf of Mexco and wondered how they worked. We saw that Galveston has a retired rig and they explain how everything g works. This … Full review by waynek752

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Is this safe and fun for toddlers, or geared more towards school age children? Thanks
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Probably geared to school children but I think the toddler would be fine for the hour or so as you move around a lot.
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Is this handicap accessible?
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definitely is handicap accessible. You have ramp from the ticket store to the Drill museum and also you have elevator for all floors. you also can access the outside through doors with …
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definitely is handicap accessible. You have ramp from the ticket store to the Drill museum and also you have elevator for all floors. you also can access the outside through doors with ramp and take pictures. Enjoy the museum!!!!
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Is this handicap accessible.
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Yes it is as described in the other answer. It’s a long ramp. Plenty of space but doubt your be able to get the outside deck.
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What is the price for senior adults?
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I just checked their website and it stated $6.00 for Senior Citizens :)
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How much is admission fee?
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We are Seniors and paid $6.00 each for admission. However, we parked at Pier 21 and were charged $12 for parking having been there from 10AM to 4:15PM which actually comes …
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We are Seniors and paid $6.00 each for admission. However, we parked at Pier 21 and were charged $12 for parking having been there from 10AM to 4:15PM which actually comes out to be about $2 an hour. We did Ocean Star, walked the historic district downtown (The Strand) and had a nice lunch at Olympia Grill which we highly recommend.
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What cruise lines depart from Galveston Island?
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The following cruise lines offer departures from the Port of Galveston:
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