Battleship Texas
Battleship Texas was the first battleship memorial museum and she served in both world war I and II. When the USS Texas was first commissioned back in 1914 she was one of the most advanced and powerful weapons in the world, now we use her to look into the past as she sits on the Buffalo Bayou in the Houston ship channel.
When you arrive at the park you pay a very small entrance fee (~$2) that will also let you visit the Battle of San Jacinto monument. There is not an extra fee for the monument but you do have to pay again to board the ship. Once you get aboard the ship it is just a self guided tour. You can visit several decks above and below the main deck to see how crews on board lived and worked every day.
Visiting the USS battleship will not take all day long. Most likely your visit will not last more than a few hours, so you will have plenty of time to visit near by Houston attractions like the Kemah Boardwalk and the Johnson Space Center.
Hours:
Daily: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
*Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.*
Admission:
Adults: $10
Children (12 & under): FREE (when accompanied by an adult)
Seniors (65+): $5
Contact Information:
Website: Battleship Texas
Phone: 281-479-2431
Location: East of Houston in the Battleship Texas State Park
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