Locate All of The Turtles About Town Sculptures in Galveston
Go on a free, island-wide scavenger hunt for colorful sea turtle sculptures while discovering Galveston’s neighborhoods, attractions and commitment to coastal conservation.
Turtles About Town is a community art project created by Turtle Island Restoration Network and Clay Cup Studios showcasing the Galveston Island and the conservation efforts of Turtle Island Restoration Network to protect endangered sea turtles on the upper Texas coast.
Find the Turtles Around Galveston
There’s no required starting point or route. Use the interactive map below to find turtles near the places you’re already planning to visit, or make finding the sculptures the adventure itself. You can explore at your own pace and turn the tour into anything from a quick photo stop to an afternoon of turtle hunting around Galveston.
A few tips before you go:
- Use the map: Save the interactive map below so you can find sculptures as you explore.
- Make it a scavenger hunt: Traveling with kids? See who can spot the next turtle first.
Look closely. Every sculpture is different, so take time to check out the details in each artist’s design. - Bring your camera: The turtles make colorful photo stops throughout the Island.
- Explore along the way: Part of the fun is discovering Galveston’s neighborhoods, shops, attractions and other public art while searching for turtles.
Make Turtles About Town Part of Your Galveston Adventure
You don’t have to find every turtle in one day.
Spot a few while exploring downtown Galveston, look for another on your way to the beach, or build an entire afternoon around the hunt. However you choose to explore, Turtles About Town offers a colorful—and meaningful—way to see more of Galveston Island.
Start with the map, pick your first turtle and see where the Island takes you.
