Museum of the Gulf Coast, Regional heritage museum in Port Arthur, United States

The Museum of the Gulf Coast is a regional museum in Port Arthur that houses more than 35,000 artifacts documenting the natural and cultural history of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast. The galleries feature a Music Hall of Fame, displays about notable people and sports figures, and exhibits covering maritime heritage and industrial growth in the area.

The museum descends from the original Port Arthur Museum, chartered by the state of Texas in 1964. It is sponsored and administered by the Port Arthur Historical Society, which runs it in partnership with the City of Port Arthur. Its 39,000 sq. ft. building now holds the Robert Rauschenberg gallery and the Music Hall of Fame.

The Music Hall of Fame honors performers from the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast, and its artifacts include items from Janis Joplin's youth in Port Arthur. The Music, Sports, and Notable Halls of Fame together recognize more than 200 people from the region who achieved national or international standing in their fields.

The museum occupies a 39,000 sq. ft. facility in Port Arthur and is administered by the Port Arthur Historical Society in partnership with the City of Port Arthur. Allow time for the Robert Rauschenberg gallery and the Music Hall of Fame, which holds artifacts from Janis Joplin's youth.

The museum descends from the original Port Arthur Museum, chartered by the state of Texas in 1964. It is sponsored and administered by the Port Arthur Historical Society, working in partnership with the City of Port Arthur, and occupies a 39,000 sq. ft. facility. Its Music, Sports and Notable Halls of Fame together list more than 200 people from the Gulf Coast region.