Rosenberg Library, Galveston

Name: Rosenberg Library
Address: 2310 Sealy St, Galveston, 77550-2296, United States
Telephone: +1 409-763-8854

#25 among attractions in Galveston

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Rosenberg Library, a public library located at 2310 Sealy Street in Galveston, Texas, United States, is the oldest continuously operating library in Texas. It serves as headquarters of the Galveston County Library System and its librarian also functions as the Galveston County Librarian. ()

Built: 1902 (122 years ago)Coordinates: 29°18'4"N, 94°47'35"W

Address

2310 Sealy StDowntown GalvestonGalveston 77550-2296 United States

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+1 409-763-8854

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Rosenberg Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Bishop's Palace, Iron Shark, Texas Building.

1 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Piers and boardwalks
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston
26 min walk • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier stands as an iconic amusement park in the heart of Galveston, Texas. This coastal landmark, stretching over the Gulf of Mexico, offers an exhilarating mix of rides, games, and attractions for visitors of all ages.
0.7 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Bishop's Palace, Galveston
18 min walk • The Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate 19,082 square feet Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston, Texas.
1.1 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Iron Shark, Galveston
28 min walk • Iron Shark is a steel roller coaster at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. The Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter roller coaster opened to the public on June 1, 2012. Iron Shark was the first Euro-Fighter coaster in Texas.
~1390 ftN
Shopping, Department store
Texas Building, Galveston
7 min walk • The E.S. Levy Building, also known as the National Hotel Building is a historic structure in Galveston, Texas. Originally the Tremont Opera house, some of the walls were retained when it was re-designed as the E.S. Levy department store in 1896. It was built for E.S. Levy & Co. and Ed S. Levy.
~370 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Ashton Villa, Galveston
2 min walk • Ashton Villa is a fully restored, historic home located on the corner of 24th and Broadway in Galveston, Texas, United States. Constructed in 1859, it was one of the first brick structures in Texas.
~1500 ftN
Museum
City National Bank, Galveston
8 min walk • The City National Bank was a bank, and the name of the historic building in Galveston, Texas, USA and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places NRHP. The bank was founded in December 1907 by William Lewis Moody Jr. and the building was completed in 1920.
0.6 miN
A 19th-century ship and maritime museum
Elissa Ship, Galveston
15 min walk • The tall ship Elissa is a three-masted barque. She is based in Galveston, Texas, and is one of the oldest ships sailing today. Launched in 1877, she is now a museum ship at the Texas Seaport Museum. She was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990.
~1210 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Moody Mansion, Galveston
6 min walk • The Moody Mansion, also known as the Willis-Moody Mansion, is a historic residential building in Galveston, Texas located at 2618 Broadway Street. The thirty-one room Romanesque mansion was completed in 1895.
0.4 miN
Park
Saengerfest Park, Galveston
12 min walk • Saengerfest Park is a small square park located on the corner of Tremont St and Strand St in the Strand Historic District of Galveston, Texas. The location includes a trolley stop, with a Fuddrucker's and a Yaga's Cafe nearby. It was created in the early 1990s by George and Cynthia Mitchell.
~1710 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Opera
Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston
9 min walk • The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, Texas is currently operated as a not-for-profit performing arts theatre. The Romanesque Revival style Opera House is located at 2020 Post Office Street in Galveston's Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District.
~730 ftSW
Memorial
Texas Heroes Monument, Galveston
4 min walk • The Texas Heroes Monument is located in Galveston, Texas, and was commissioned by Henry Rosenberg to commemorate the brave people who fought during the Texas Revolution.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rosenberg Library open?

Rosenberg Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Rosenberg Library?

Nearby attractions include Ashton Villa, Galveston (2 min walk), Texas Heroes Monument, Galveston (4 min walk), St. Joseph's Church, Galveston (4 min walk), Congregation Beth Jacob, Galveston (5 min walk).

How to get to Rosenberg Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rosenberg Library:

Bus

19th & Seawall • Lines: Galveston Island Trolley Seawall (20 min walk)
21st & Seawall • Lines: Galveston Island Trolley Seawall (21 min walk)