An Art Walk is held every six weeks throughout the year on Saturday evenings to celebrate new exhibits and gallery shows in dozens of art spaces in the downtown historic districts. This social event is a highlight for many during the summer. Many other museums are available, including the Offshore Technology Museum, the Railroad Museum-The Center for Transportation and Commerce, the Lone Star Flight Museum, and the David Taylor Classic Car Museum. The Rosenberg Library is a large public library, close to UTMB that features literary works ranging from important historical and reference collections to today's best sellers and periodicals. The Houston metropolis is an exciting contrast to the more relaxed pace of Galveston, offering the goods, services and entertainment distinctive to the nation's fourth largest city.
Most attractions are within an hour's drive of the island.
Shopping centers include extensive malls and a variety of specialty shops. The Galleria is just a little farther away. The Johnson Space Center is located in nearby Clear Lake. Rodeos, circuses and other special events are also frequent attractions here. Jones Hall , the Music Hall , the Coliseum , Wortham Center , the Alley Theater and many smaller theaters host the Houston Symphony and Pops orchestras, Grand Opera and Ballet companies, and numerous local and touring Broadway theater companies.