An amazing restoration of a mighty ship. One of a kind for all to enjoy. Brought back many memories of my 10 years of sailing on Naval warships.

The grounds are really pretty. I went a little early to try and get some great shots with the morning Sun. Good thing I did because there isnt a lot of parking. The tour guide was friendly and very informative. According to him, the ship is going to be moved soon to make much needed repairs and there seems to be no guarantee that itll be going back to La Porte, Texas where it is now. The guide didnt seem to know any alternative site that it might be sent to. But, its there now..)

Awesome is the word to describe this place. Its like taking a step back in time and walking through history. There is lots of history in this magnificent battleship. The park where it is located is surrounded by huge oak trees offering plenty of shade to shelter from the sun. Beautiful park thats for sure. Lots of picture opportunities to be had.

Closed to public for repairs but was able to get close

Having the pleasure of seeing the gorgeous Battleship Texas made my day. The moment you pull into the parking lot, she is sitting there in all her majesty. I love Warships, old and new. So, having the opportunity to see a battleship like her is an incredible blessing. Youre allowed to roam the vessel virtually top to bottom. Many areas are restricted to the public for various reasons. However, much of the vessel is explorable, including the main decks, much of the observation tower, a view into her forward most turret, the level 2 deck (mess hall, living quarters), and some of the lower decks (some of the engine rooms). You are even able to turn and aim some of the anti-aircraft guns. Each area has a small plaque explaining its function and significance. Seeing this vessel is well worth the visit before she leaves for repairs at the end of the year. It is very hot outside, and even below decks, the heat can become overwhelming, so be certain to wear light clothing and bring plenty of water, though there is a water fountain by the ships 5 inch guns.

Just a fantastic step back in time. Shes about to undergo a 32,000.000.00 make over in Alabama ten be returned to Texas for a final dry dock for its continued work as a musuem. This was probably my third or fourth time visiting here in 40 years. Now I get to bring my kids and teach them what and how things were done. Plan on at least two hours. Lots of climbing up and down steep stairs if you want to see more that just the main deck. There is a lot of renovation going on also. So worth the visit. You can go down three decks to the engine room and all the way up to the flag bridge.

Good place to learn history. Awesome. Just awesome! My daughter and I went for Dads Day, 2019. You really want to see her here, by the San Jacinto Monument, before she gets towed for repairs, and then, perhaps, permanently moved to another location. At least, thats what Ive been hearing. This is history, folks.

This place is really cool for people who are into history. The battleship is really big. I definitely suggest taking the tour, because they do provide a lot of useful information about the whole historical event. Its a good educational place to take the kids, because as an added bonus, they get to be outside, and not in front of their tablets/screens.

Its like taking a step back in time and walking through history. There is lots of history in this magnificent battleship.

Interesting place to come and walk around the ship. Great half day out to come and also visit the monument. Recommend going to the Monument Inn for lunch. Great view of the ship canal while eating.

Awesome, educational, and fun! Kids loved climbing all over, especially on the anti-aircraft guns that still move.Very interesting to read the stories about the ship and to see how the sailors lived.It is hard to imagine over 1000 people living on that ship for months at a time...

Ive never been a great fan of history, perhaps because it wasnt palpable enough for me.Visiting this ship made me for a moment feel these brave men and took history to a more realistic level. It was worth making a detour.

We have taken our babies here now our grandbabies. Wonderful experience and a chance to share and teach what americas history about before all of its erased.

A great historical site. Battleship Texas has a very interesting history having participated in some of the most significant naval battles of the 20th century during the first and second world wars. Docked now along the Houston ship channel, the Battleship Texas serves as a memorial to those times and the advanced engineering of its time. Walking through the decks and corridors you are transported to times past imagining the life and adventure of the many sailors who served in this ship. The staff at the site is very friendly, the grounds are well kept, but the ships shows the scares of time. A very cool place for children and anyone interested in naval history. A great place indeed.

Perhaps August is not the best time to visit a century old steel ship, but we had a nice tour of the Battleship after visiting the San Jacinto Battleground. Yes, it was hot but not terrible. The heat made us realize even more fully how hard life must have been for the crew. It was well worth the time and expense.

Very fine battleship. I wish that it can say alive longer then I will. It is a huge part of our history, and it shouldnt be forgotten. (She served in both world wars.) It has a great interior, low ceiling in some spots, the AA guns still swivel so if you bring kids tgey can screw around on them... This Dreadnought era ship, the last of them, still floats in its area. I highly recommend checking it out. The staff help with any questions and some can tell you stories of her service. Ive been there two times, and would go again.

Pretty cool. They let you tour at your own speed and have lots of places to poke your head in and play around with. Good for kids but not people with difficulty moving or the extremely tall. Im 6 foot and had to duck often. Bless our sailors who are taller then me.

A visit to the USS Texas is a truly wonderful experience! Im not sure when it will be re-opened to the public, but hopefully when it is, it will be set to remain open for years to come! I recently visited as part of the Wargaming Anchors Away 2019 tour. She really is a sight to behold, being much different from her younger sisters from other classes. I dont think theyve decided where she will return to following repairs, as they are hoping for a location with more visitors to bring in more revenue.

Came to Houston for our anniversary . Being that hubby is a Navy veteran, we had to come visit. Best idea ever. Please come and visit. Youll learn a lot. These are just a few of the pictures. Theres a lot of history there.

My son and I both love history, WWII naval history is his passion. Momma Tex has been on our bucket list for a long time. This ship is our history in person. She is a reminder of the sacrifices our sailors made in fighting in both World Wars. She is the last of the super dreadnoughts and stands as memorial to those who both built her and sailed on her.We enjoyed our visit and the ability to clamber over the decks and take in her spirit. She was built for battle, the multiple guns and the magazines take precedence on her. The crews bunks located where there is space in and around the heart and muscle of the ship serve to remind you that men manned and served the Mighty T. She was the Queen and the sailors, her servants.We are happy that she is being looked after and will be repaired. She and the other ships and monuments serve to remind us of not only our history, but of the sacrifices veterans make in honor and duty to our country and Constitution. We cannot forget that while she floats peacefully in the harbor, at more than one time her guns roared and people fought and died on her.So honor her and her crews by visiting and contemplating what her role was in our history. Thank her sailors and other veterans by contemplating what your role is as a citizen of this country. Then treat others with the same respect. Do your best to uphold the values that this country and her laws are based on. Look at the ship named in honor of our state and see her might. Free her spirit and live a life to honor it. That is how you can properly thank a veteran and Momma Tex.Thank you, a vet of OJG (Bosnia) & OIF (Iraq).

Very short exploration due to construction but it was enough for us to be amazed. I had a lot of fun coming here with my friends and family and I learned a lot about battleships from WWI and WWII. The battleship has been around for along time and looking at it and thinking about how long it has been serving our country brought a tear to my eye. This place is very informative but be wary travellers as steep stairways could lead to injury and I wouldnt want that happening so be prepared to either catch someone or carry them down. Have a blast visiting this place I know I did.

Very impressive. A must see before she is moved.

Great exhibits. However, it is in need of repair as the exhibits and signs do mention. I remember seeing it after the work done on it in the late 80s and having access to much more of the ship. Its a great and fun time for kids and great learning for adults.

This place is rich in history. What a great experience to be on a 100 year old ship. Lots of walking but the kids had a great time.

Great experience that was educational. Ship was under renovation so one deck was closed off but they did a great work around so the tour was fantastic.

I wish we wouldve read online the hours they were open because we ended up going when it was closed. Waaa. Overall place look.clean well maintained.. great little view and across you have another monument. Will have to return again when opened !

Awesome History but unfortunately ship is closed.

The battleship was stunning and after all these years Im impressed in its current condition. It seems to be closed until further notice, most likely due to repairs. You can still go around the park and take pictures however. Recommend going if you have a thing for naval history!

Loved coming here as a kid, love it even more as a dad. So many great memories here, too bad theyre relocating the ship due to low admission and repairs. Always a must see if you are in Houston!!

Very neat site for any history buff. You are able to tour the ship in almost all of its entirety. From kitchen to dining areas, rest areas, to climbing the mast almost to the top. Kids loved it! Also are able to sit on gunner seats and see what it wouldve been like to experience it first hand.

I love visiting this ship. The kids love playing with the weapon systems, i love all the picture perfect moments, and my husband enjoys the history behind the ship. You can easily spend 2hrs walking up and down the ship.

How cool was this to see! Even the name Dreadnought is awesome!It is unfortunate that it has sprung a number of leaks and is in need of repairs.USS Texas (BB-35), is the last surviving Dreadnought to be used in World War 1 and 2. It isthe second ship of the United States Navy named in honour of the U.S. state of Texas, is a New York-classbattleship. The ship was launched on 18 May 1912 and commissioned on 12 March 1914The Dreadnought is located at The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site includes the location of the Battle of San Jacinto and the museum ship USS Texas. It is located off the Houston Ship Channel in unincorporated Harris County, Texas near the city of Houston. The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960

Awesome place to visit with your family! Park itself is nice and well maintained. Volunteers are still working on ship’s painting. Some of the volunteers were getting rid of top part of the rusted material to stop deterioration. Staff were very nice and answered all the questions i asked. I went to both down and up deck. It’s nice to see how things were 100 years ago. Also it’s good to see that how battleship Texas was involved lot of different mission including diplomatic mission. It also had late involvement in First World War. I highly recommend!

Fun piece of history. Wish they marketed it more.

Loved it so blessed to have seen such an amazing part of history!

This piece of American history is absolutely wonderful! It’s not expensive ($12 for people over 12, $6 for 65+, $3 for ages 5-11, and free for military), and you can spend a LOT of time here! There are lots of signs throughout the ship that give you information about specific times in the ship’s history, etc. If you’re bringing little ones, there is no space for strollers on the ship, and you will need to keep a close eye on the kids because there are a lot of areas where a kid could seriously hurt themselves without adult supervision. Those with physical handicaps will have a very hard time here because there are very steep stairs and ladders, and the deck of the ship is not entirely flat. If you can, check out this ship!!

Wonderful experience. My 4 & 6 year old grandchildren had a great time wondering around and seeing the ship.

Enjoyed visiting here. Its much more than a ship. There are other things right in front with historic value. The staff is great. Easy to get to off the parkway. It was not crowded either in case you want to avoid big crowds.

This beautiful place was on my little history buff’s checklist! We had an amazing time. First and foremost I applaud & am forever thankful for the informative volunteers who maintain this piece of history afloat. Walking up we were eagerly greeted by a park volunteer set up under a tent with a table of old artifacts. We were allowed to touch and play with them, which was entertaining. They also offered a “driving tour” which lasts about an hour long, and depending on your guide you will get a pretty hilarious tour of the premises. My son’s joy was finally seeing the post where Santa Ana surrendered, it was surreal, and Ranger Joe made sure he gave a detailed description of park and the events in chronological order.The park itself is beautiful and trees give it so much life! The ship is easily toured, but I wouldn’t recommend you take strollers, as the walkways are narrow, it’s surrounded by fans, and the stairs are pretty steep. There as plenty of informative posters along the ship.

Great place to stop and visit. History of the ship is amazing. Plenty to do. Kids will love it plenty stuff to climb on and interact with.

Another great fishing spot. But there lots to do with friends and family. Theres the battleship with gift shops and the monument. Or just hang and enjoy the park.

There is nothing more Texan then being on the Battleship Texas. Make sure to come see this bad boy before he leaves for restoration by the end of this year. When you come make sure to wear something comfortable, and bring water (have the water in the car because you cant walk around with it). when exploring the Texas it often get pretty hot so its best if you are comfortable, and flip-flops are an iffy idea because within the battleship there are metal pieces of the ship sticking out. Also when your done seeing the Battleship you can check out the stature of the fallen solders and other historical pieces. Not to mention the to check out the Brigham Monument that is located on the other side of the battleship.

Really awesome battleship! Lots of history. Plenty of things to climb and see. Do keep in mind it is very hot inside. There is no air conditioning. Would not be a good place to bring babies. However, it is totally worth the trip. It was $12 each adult.

Had a troop overnight here that I helped chaperone and it was awesome! The kids loved it and it was very educational. They gave the kids a quiz to make sure they were paying attention and kept it fun. I enjoyed that they had everyone request permission to board the ship and come back ashore, like the sailors had to. When we left the next morning we all had to salute the U.S. flag after requesting permission to go ashore, instilling a sense of respect to ones country for the children. Overall great experience and would love to do it again if the opportunity ever arises.

I really enjoy history and this ship has lots of it! Had an amazing experience here. Highly recommended!

Excellent tour. Theres so much to explore and details that you cant grasp it all on one trip. The ship is worth the admission price and its free if you are current military or veteran.

We are a family of 8 and this was universally enjoyed by all. The kids especially enjoyed operating the old guns, they move up and down and around by turning cranks. We could not get them off!

History at its best. If you have ANY interest in history or you have kids that get excited about BIG things, take them here. The staff are friendly and informative, lots of accessible places to get into, including one of the turrets. Kids are allowed to play on the AA guns to see what it was like in action. Get involved in your history.

The ship is a great floating (sort of) museum. Its a piece of history that you can touch which is becoming less common as time goes on. Kids can climb on and actually move some of the smaller guns and the AA guns, making it somewhat interactive. You can climb to the flag bridge for a fantastic view of everything around you. Below decks are exhibits using a frozen in time kind of look with period props and items placed in areas blocked by gates and plexiglass so you can still get a good view and appreciation of what things used to be like. The ship is an enduring legacy of American commitment to the people who have come before us and a reminder of what they fought for.It should be noted that it is a warship. If youre going to visit, be prepared to endure heat below decks, especially in summer months. Wear comfy, closed toe shoes. Some doorways have a raised lip or actually small steps leading through them. Some sections of the ship are somewhat cramped and taller folks (6ft+) need to watch their head in some areas. Most of the decks are painted steel and as such can be slick when wet, so keep that in mind.Earlier when I said sort of floating is because the ship is over 100 years old and the water is slowly winning against the steel that was used to build it. The staff is constantly working to keep the ship open and afloat. Pumps are being used to remove water when possible and repairs are constantly underway, so please be understanding that certain areas might be off limits.Years ago the engine room and most of the third deck were inaccessible. When I went recently I saw parts of the ship Id never seen thanks to the work being done.That being said, they do offer hard hat tours for groups, but youd have to contact them for details.

Amazing monument, I would love to come back and hope to see it in its future dry dock

We visited on Good Friday this year. It was our first time at this park. For a ship that is over 100 years old they have been doing a great job maintaining it. The history of the ship is fantastic. If you love U.S. history you will love this ship. Some of the guns they allow you to sit on and move. We were also able to climb into one of the turrets. The ship is going through some much needed maintenance so there are sections that are off limits. Overall though this is a great piece of history. We took our 6 year old and he enjoyed it. It would not be easy to get around most places on the ship if you cannot do stairs or ladders.

Very majestic battleship, proud and proud of you.

Well we went as school group for 5th grade field trip. It was the first time my sons school had gone for trip, it was not too bad but honestly they needed more help. The ladies working must have felt stressed out but really no need to be yelling at everyone. Ok so you have rules, why not meet us before we all got started and the kids were so excited? This trip was planned, so you had plenty notice. The kids enjoyed most of it, but we didnt have time for everything. Last group on ship got about half time on it. Some kids didnt get to go into the shop. Otherwise it was a great place to take the kids, very educational and potential to have lots of fun!

It was a privilege to visit her before she gets moved for repairs. She wont be back to this location. thank you Wargaming for hosting this opportunity.. and thanks to all the staff thats kept her company and kept her afloat. She is truly a gem!! Salute to her history!

Omg! I was very impressed with this place specially if you like to see historical things

It was great to explore and see history over the years through this ship. Clean facility, friendly staff. Be aware there is no bathroom on board. Theres one by the gift shop - stop by before adventuring!

Awesome place to take the family. Immense amount of history to show the kids while having fun climbing around the battleship. It wont be here much longer before it gets moved for repairs. Hopefully it will end up close by when the repairs are complete.

We went to visit it before they take it away. All the vintage accessories that were in the canteen were packed away. But it was still a great experience!

Was a very fun adventure for our family as well as a good learning experience. And very reasonable prices also.

Brought a friend while he was visiting Houston. Hes a military buff and he just loved it! Staff was very helpful. He actually asked like a billion question and each one was responded accurately and entertainingly.

Its a great place to site see, hang out and with friends and family.

Wanted to take my girls to see a piece of history before they stop the tours on Sep 1st. USS TEXAS Battleship, they have guided or tape tours, but we just explored on our own and had fun.

Amazing wish it was staying in this location after it gets fixed up.

The last surviving U.S. battleship of World War I... Battleships were a LOT smaller then they are today, and that is interesting in itself! The ship has been kept up as well as possible, given its age, and the grounds around which its kept have been well maintained also. Be prepared to pay to board the ship, though entrance to the park and grounds is free.

A fun to go and walk around. Some great history about ship life and action during WW1 and WW2. It was very fun to walk around the deck and even sit in some of the gunner seats. If you have to pick between this and San Jacinto, choose this.Beware that this is not a very friendly place to those with mobile disabilities as it is a warship built without those concerns.

Incredible experience. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing such a well preserved piece of history!

Very cool! First time on a Battleship. Lots of cool memorabilia and knowledgable people on board to tell stories and answer questions. Would love to go back on a slightly less foggy day!

This is our second visit.We can spend all day looking around her decks and in the park land near her.A piece of history that needs to be looked after.Keep up the good work.

Well preserved pre World War 1 battleship mostly open to walk around on freely. Its currently being worked on to bring it closer to its former glory.

Really nice battleship. Worth the visit. The adult ticket costs 12$.

One of the best museum ships in the world. The second oldest battleship left in the world, and preserved in really decent condition. Sure its not nearly as clean as, say, U-505 in Chicago, but the crews are activity working to fix her up. Like any museum ship its sketchy to navigate, lots of steep stairs and tight doors, but its worth it for the chance to step aboard history. Not recommended for young children, but most kids 6+ should be fine if kept under close watch. Overall- if you have any interest in history or technology, make a trip here, youll love it.

Through a charity event organized by PPG Paints Houston, my family and I had the chance to help paint the deck of the Battleship and be part of the Overnight Stay with a Hard Hat Tour.This was a once in a lifetime experience, and should totally be something everyone should participate in.

Awesome attraction!Lots of history here to see and so much fun!Come early and be ready to walk alot and climb so many stairs! You will get lots of exercise!!!!

My dad always brought me here, now I bring my daughter, lovely peice of history for all generations to enjoy. Its kinda sad because when I was younger it seemed much more was open to explore and look around but most of the lover decks are closed off now unless you take a special tour, but overall never pass this one up, always worth the drive to get here.

I loved going there... i felt i was on the soldiers feet.. I understood how living overseas is like.. this is definitely one of my favorite spots in texas

I love battleships.The Texas is undergoing some major repairs right now. This boat seems a bit smaller than the USS North Carolina and the USS New Jersey. If you love Texas and youre taking the history tour from San Antonio to Houston and parts elsewhere, then you have to stop in and see the battleship

Im looking forward to the battleship being open again.

My first experience at this place. I had a great time. And is very educational. Must make it a field trip day.

Awesome piece of history but it is a shame its not in better condition

Wonderfully preserved piece of history. Iconic location, easily accessible. Loved my many visits here. Peaceful place

Some areas on deck are closed down and you only are able to walk through the 1st floor, on deck, and 3 stairs up the main tower. Still very interesting to see and walk inside great part of history.

Awesome experience. Go NAVY aka Marine taxi

Loved the ship and being able to see how WW1 and WW2 sailors lived and worked

I recently visited Battleship Texas for the first time in March of 2019 and thoroughly enjoyed everything there is to see. This place is a great attraction for families and history buffs alike. Admission is also reasonably priced, I think I spent around $24 for two adults. I can spend hours marveling at the all of the manual dials and controls that were designed in a time before the pervasive use of computers. That fact alone is impressive in itself. Whether youre a local or visiting, I highly recommend making a stop.

Great place for an amazing history lesson. The hard hat tour is great. Go early in the morning, before it gets too hot. The inside is air conditioned which makes it more bearable. Your free to roam around at your own pace, handsets are available if you choose to do the self-guided tour.

Love this place. Have been going since I was a child, and am now taking my kids.

Unfortunately it was closed but was happy to hear its moving to a dry dock for repairs and will go to a new location

Very informative. Cool place to look at with the whole family

I went a little too late, didnt get to board it, but got a picture from the outside, the area is calm and quiet, very secluded, great place for photos, parking is a little small so get there early if you want a spot, over all I definitely look forward and going back and taking more pictures of an amazing ship!

Great place to visit. It’s perfect for an afternoon with the family and the volunteers really make the place extra special with passion and knowledge. We spoke to Lee and Herb and they were both awesome.

Wonderful place love going here.Great to se the work they are doing to save the Battleship

An amazing piece of U.S. history. A must see!

It was really fun activity. It is A must. Read a little about it before you come, this will add extra fun.

My boyfriend loves ship

Loved visiting this old gal! The history and preservation of this old gal make it a must see for history buffs,

Sth you just wanna see once in your life time not more. Battleship Alabama was in much much better shape. I was expecting more . This battleship was rusty, hard to find trash can, no where to find water, bathroom literally smelled like dead body full of spiders .

Make sure and use bathrooms outside of the ship is there are no facilities on the ship. I would encourage them to work on entrance and exit facility as it is all through the very small gift shop. This is not a wheelchair or handicapped friendly display. Some of the boat is off-limits except for designated hard hat tours. Still a lot of interesting areas to explore with explanation signs and items on display.

My girlfriend and I really enjoyed this landmark of a ship. Super hot of a day though but I rather it than raining. The ship was well kept and the things to see and read up on are a real eye opener. To think it was a full on running ship at some time. Pictures speak so many words when youre walking through the halls and looking in on the rooms. The seats where you can operate the guns or cannons was awesome. You can sit and steer the directions of these guns. Walking up the huge tower was great for pictures. A little steep so careful.

So glad they are renovating this ship. Such an interesting history!

Both my kids enjoyed going and exploring. We hope to visit it again in its new location