401 Commerce Street, Palacios, Texas 77465

(361)972-1148

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    • About Us
      • Who We Are
      • Meet Our Staff
      • Our Building
      • Palacios History
      • FAQ
    • Exhibits
      • Forrest Bess
      • Permanent Exhibits
      • Upcoming Exhibits
    • Programs
      • Programming
      • Tours
      • Camps
    • Education
      • PK-12 Outreaches & Tours
      • Resources and Collections
    • Get Involved
      • Membership
      • Volunteer
      • Donate
    • Speakeasy Gala
      • 2nd Annual Speakeasy Gala
      • Sponsorship Levels
    • Events
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Our Building
    • Palacios History
    • FAQ
  • Exhibits
    • Forrest Bess
    • Permanent Exhibits
    • Upcoming Exhibits
  • Programs
    • Programming
    • Tours
    • Camps
  • Education
    • PK-12 Outreaches & Tours
    • Resources and Collections
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
  • Speakeasy Gala
    • 2nd Annual Speakeasy Gala
    • Sponsorship Levels
  • Events
City by the Sea Museum

on view & Upcoming

Scenes of Houston and Rural Texas

Gaddis Geeslin + Gene Smith Geeslin

We are excited to present one of Matagorda County's own artists, Gene Smith, and her husband Gaddis. This selected body of work revolves around Houston and rural Texas.


On view January 20 - March 11 in the upstairs gallery. 


Pictured left: Gaddis Geeslin, West University Church, date unknown 

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Forrest Bess, Untitled, 1936

Coming Home: Paintings by Forrest Bess

Experience a selection of paintings by Matagorda County artist, Forrest Bess. Paintings are on loan from private collectors from our county. Some have never been seen outside of these private collections including our museum's newest acquisition, pictured left.


On view April 21 - June 24 in the upstairs gallery. 

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The suggested donation for non-members is $5.   Admission to the museum is Free. 

City by the Sea Museum

401 Commerce Street, Palacios, Texas 77465, United States

museumpalacios@gmail.com

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Closed

Tue

12:30 pm – 05:30 pm

Wed

12:30 pm – 05:30 pm

Thu

12:30 pm – 05:30 pm

Fri

12:30 pm – 05:30 pm

Sat

10:00 am – 02:00 pm

Sun

Closed

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401 Commerce Street, Palacios, TX 77465

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