Port Arthur, Texas: Janis Joplin Memorabilia
"Pearl" hailed from Port Arthur, and her mementos are safe inside what seems to be a hurricane-proof museum-bunker.
Museum of the Gulf Coast
- Address:
- 700 Procter St., Port Arthur, TX
- Directions:
- Museum of the Gulf Coast. Southeast edge of town. Corner of Proctor St. and Beaumont Ave.
- Phone:
- 409-982-7000
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Janis Joplin Memorabilia
In addition to the replica Porsche, there is a nice collection of Janis Joplin memorabilia. Includes a bronze art piece, lots of old photos, and even some sketches that were drawn by Janis, who -- in addition to being a musical talent -- was an accomplished artist.
[Luv2RV, 04/25/2023]Museum of the Gulf Coast - Janis Joplin Memorabilia
Janice Joplin's psychedelic Porsche is on display at the Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur, Texas.
[Eric B. Ramey, 03/27/2012]A grey concrete structure, quite possibly the most unattractive building on the street.
The cost of admission was $7 for two of us, and it included a 12-minute video of the history of the Gulf Coast. This video is not to be missed. Highlights of the museum include memorabilia from Janis Joplin's childhood, a very large mural (featured in the video), decorative tobacco cabinets, and a hall dedicated to other Port Arthur celebrities.
We were the only two visitors in this decent sized museum, and the security guard escorted us the whole time.
[Heather and Eric, 04/25/2007]Nearby Offbeat Places
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The car is actually a replica. The real Joplin car was sold at auction in 2015 for nearly $2 million.