Battleship TEXAS BB35

Hard Hat Tours

If you have ever wondered about all those areas aboard the Battleship Texas that are closed

to the general public, now’s your chance to go behind the scenes. 

Participants will be able to see areas of the ship rarely seen by the public. Featured highlights of the tours include the Ammo Handling Room, Drying Room, Boiler Room, Main Radio Room, Plotting Room, Forward Dynamo Room, Forward Power Distribution Room, Central Station, # 1 Turret, and the Pilot House.

Any Questions: 281-479-2431 x234  , E-mail: Barbara.Graf@tpwd.state.tx.us

Below is a drawing showing the rooms you will visit.

The volunteer organization, in concert with Texas Parks & Wildlife, is hosting the Hard Hat Tours scheduled for this season.  Now you can satisfy your curiosity and take with you an appreciation for the importance of this early 20^th Century dreadnought’s construction, equipment and operation, innovations, and operational history. 

Participants NEED to bring and Understand the Following;

• Hard Hats are provided, and water will be available along the tour route during breaks.

• Flashlight (Some areas are dark) especially when the lights go OUT.

• Comfortable shoes that lace-up. No Slip-on style shoes.

• Comfortable pair of gloves if you wish.

• Camera if you want to take pictures.

• You may want to bring a Water canteen on a belt or backpack style. (Tours are 3+ hours long and you will need your hands free to climb the ladders and steep stairs).

• During the May and October Tours it can be warm below decks. You should exercise caution when booking your tours. There are NO tours during the summer months.

• You will be using a ladders and steep stairs to get to some areas of the ship during your 3 + hour tour.

A limited amount of tours are open to anyone 14 years of age and older by reservation only, at :

8:30am - 10:30am - 1:00pm and 3:00 pm. Promptness is required, as start times are strictly observed. 

     The tours are available via a minimum donation of $30.00 cash, or a check written out to:

San Jacinto Battlegrounds Association

Note; write "Battleship TEXAS" in the "Memo" section of your check. Please!

     The Battleship TEXAS is located 22 miles east of downtown Houston. From Interstate 610 east, take Texas Highway 225 east for 11 miles to Texas Highway 134 (Battleground Road), continue north about 3 miles to the park. Or take I-10 east to Lynchburg Road, go south 2 miles to ride the free Lynchburg Ferry. Once across the Houston Ship Channel, it will be a short drive on Texas Highway 134 to the park.  

Or go to your favorite MAP website and input the following address;