This library is steeped in history. The staff are helpful and the depth of material is very good for a city of only 45,000. There is an amazing area of historical archives that is available with supervision from their staff if you are into genealogy or other historical aspects of Texas. More

While this may be touted as a tourist destination, first and foremost, it's a working library with people coming in to read or take out books, read magazines, do research, etc. It does have some interesting exhibits, but this is a library, not a museum. It had a featured exhibit on the main floor (some kind of famous French glassware),... More

The library has been in service for decades and still functions as Galveston's public library. If you visit go to the rare collections section and you will see memorabila from Galveston's heyday More

This building is not to be missed ! Built in the late 1800's, this Victorian building had magnificent high ceilings, and great glass and oak display cases, housing special exhibits. The top floor houses an incredibly extensive archive, accessible to every one and adored by scholars ! More

Everything you need in a library. Friendly staff and beautiful architecture. More

The Rosenberg Library musuem has well presented information about Galveston's history. We're so glad we visited. You can't beat the price - it's free! We plan to visit again because the displays change. We're also going to stay a while and read next time we're in Galveston. Highly recommend! More

I have never liked libraries. I know, I am one of the few but I have always found them to be too dark, too dirty, and full of questionable people. The Rosenberg Library has completely changed my mind. I love this place! It is a historical building conveniently located downtown. It is clean, bright, and brimming with happy, pleasant librarians... More

I spent 32 years in Galveston, and growing up there, the Rosenberg Library was a great joy in my life. And as I travel around some, I have come to miss it terribly. It seems to be the "STANDARD" by which I judge all other libraries. But unfortunatly, others just don't seem to measure up. Sometimes I think this is... More