The Texas Seaport Museum is located in Galveston, Texas, in its renowned historic district. The museum tells the seafaring history of Texas and is also home to a famous Victorian ship.
The museum has exhibits and displays that tell the history of the immigration and commerce that grew from the sea. Various educational programs are available to teach people even more, or there are self-guided tours so people can peruse the museum at their leisure.
The museum has an added draw for people wanting to retrace their history - it's compiled the only computerized list of the 133,000 immigrants that entered the US through Galveston. It can be invaluable for people wanting to look up their ancestors, and includes details such as their name, age, people they travelled with, where they came from and when and how they arrived. It's a great way for people to trace their family tree and is a particular advantage to visiting the museum.
Texas Seaport Museum is also home to the 1877 tall ship Elissa. It's a National Historic Landmark and gives people the chance to learn about its history as well as the people that sailed on it, with a self-guided tour giving people all the information they need. The ship also shows a daily theater presentation that chronicles the history of this magnificent ship, including how it was rescued from the scrap yard and was beautifully restored.
The museum has a gift shop with a great selection of gifts and souvenirs to remind people of their visit. The ship Elissa can even be rented out to offer the perfect place for a variety of functions, and is a unique way to hold an event.
The museum and ship are open daily throughout the year from 10am until 5pm, only being closed during sea trials and on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Admission prices are $8 for adults aged 19 and over, $5 for children and students aged 6 to 18 and free for children 5 and under. Galveston Historical Foundation members also get in for free and group rates can also be accommodated with prior arrangement.
The museum is just one of many famous places in Galveston's renowned historic district. The harbor is home to numerous ships and buildings that are all encased in history, and many other theaters and exhibitions give visitors the chance to learn even more about the area and about sea life as a whole. A trip to the museum should take at least 45 to thoroughly experience everything, and more if visitors want to really spend time at the ship Elissa.
The Texas Seaport Museum is a great way to learn about the history of sea life, of the harbor and of the famous ship Elissa. Visitors get to step back in time to see what life was like for sailors of the time, and are given an insight into the history of the whole area. It's a must-see for anyone who visits Galveston's historic district if they truly want to get a glimpse into the seafaring history of the area.
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