Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, Maritime museum in Galveston, United States
The Ocean Star Museum features three floors of exhibits about offshore drilling operations, including working equipment, interactive displays, and educational presentations throughout the facility.
Built in 1969 at Bethlehem Steel Yard in Beaumont, this jack-up drilling rig operated in the Gulf of Mexico until 1994, successfully drilling over 200 wells.
The museum exhibits document the evolution of offshore technology from the late 19th century, highlighting the impact of oil exploration on regional development.
Located at 2002 Wharf Road, the museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with admission prices ranging from 8 dollars for youth to 12 dollars for adults.
Visitors can explore the actual drilling rig structure, examine real equipment like drill bits, and experience a mockup of living quarters used by offshore workers.
Location: Texas
Website: http://oceanstaroec.com
GPS coordinates: 29.30560,-94.79040
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:44
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