The stated mission is to:

* Build a tourist attraction for Palacios
* Serve as an ambassador for Palacios
* Establish the Palacios claim on this historic event
* Compliment the La Salle exhibit at the museum.
* La Salle Odyssey Destination (Texas Historical Commission)
* Icon for historic education on LaSalle and his expedition
* Project an image of sailing vessels of the time.

LOCATION
The Museum can be found at 401 Commerce Street in the historic R. J. Hill Building, located in the heart of Palacios, Texas.

La Petite Belle is located at South Bay Marina next to the Palacios Educational Pavilion.

HOURS
The Museum is open from 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Closed on Sunday & Monday.

ADMISSION
General Admission to the Museum iS $5. Admission for children and museum members are free.

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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of City by the Sea Museum is to enrich the community through education, preservation, and exploration of the region’s cultural and natural histories.

OUR PURPOSE
We exist to

• be a catalyst for community engagement.
• share the local cultural and natural histories.
• showcase the arts in a variety of engaging ways.
• nurture the exploration of the area’s natural history.
• experience & learn from the region’s diverse cultures.
• preserve the past, record the present, and provide perspective for a full and bright future.

VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to provide a place for all people to learn, to be inspired, to become stewards and storytellers, and to ensure the legacy of our area continues to grow and prosper.

City by the Sea Museum is located in the historic R.J. Hill Building on the corner of 4th and Commerce Street.

ADMISSION
General Admission to the Museum is $5. Admission for children and museum members are free.

401 Commerce St, Palacios, TX 77465

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