Dry Dock Tours Now Available!

The Battleship Texas Foundation begins seasonal dry dock tours around the ship out of the port of Galveston. It is currently undergoing an extensive $35 million repair at Gulf Copper & Manufacturing’s shipyard to refurbish the hull. The Battleship was commissioned in 1914 and is the last surviving dreadnought that fought in both World War I and World War II.

Sign up online for this unique opportunity to see Battleship USS Texas up close and out of the water! Limited tours are available on the dry dock at Gulf Copper on Sundays only, until April 30th. These are guided tours that are about an hour long, walking on the dry dock deck. Space is limited, tickets are $150.

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Here’s what you need to know:

  • There is a strict dress code at Gulf Copper’s facility. You must be wearing full length pants and closed toed shoes, with good traction. Pants must cover all the way to your shoes. Eye protection and hard hats will be provided. If you are not in dress code, you will have to reschedule for another time or day.
  • All participants must be at least 16 years old. Under 18 will need an accompanying adult.
  • You will be required to sign a liability waiver and photo release.
  • Pictures are welcome, but we ask that no video be recorded during the tours.
  • There will be no refunds once you have signed up, but you will be able to reschedule if necessary.
  • You must sign up online, no tickets will be sold at the gate. You must sign up in advance.

For more information you can visit the Battleship Texas Foundation website.