Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum

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Ocean Star places visitors aboard a refurbished offshore jack-up rig to explore how offshore oil and gas operations work. Exhibits use equipment, models, videos, and interactive displays to explain drilling, geology, careers, and safety. The setting is an important part of the experience: this is a multi-level industrial structure on Galveston's working waterfront. Ask about access requirements if stairs or elevated walkways are a concern. Plan parking separately; the operator states that the museum has no designated visitor parking spaces.