Texas Seaport Museum

2100 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Address:	2100 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Phone:	+1 409-763-1877
Site:	galvestonhistory.org
Rating:	4.5
Working:	10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM

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Ethan Jacoby

This may be one of the best deals in the area. For $20, you get access to the museum, the tall ship Elissa, and a one-hour harbor tour. The museum itself is nice although exhibits are a bit sparse. However, walking around Elissa and the harbor tour are well worth the price of admission on their own. The tall ship has been restored amazingly well. There really arent many examples of this type of ship that have been restored so expertly, and most of the ship is open for viewing. The harbor tour was fun as well. It was windy (over 40mph) the day we went, so the tour stayed in the channel, but it was still a fun one hour tour around Galveston. We did spot a couple dolphins, and the rough water was pushing some of the passengers to their limits, but we enjoyed it thoroughly.

Jordan Dean

The Elissa and the Seaport Museum are some of the coolest places to visit in Galveston! Its a little pricey, but you get full access to crawl all over the fully restored ship, and visit the indoor museum, and its very worth it! The exhibits in the ship and museum were great, and I especially enjoyed the exhibit in the cargo hold of the Elissa about sea chantys and a short film in the museum about the restoration of the Elissa. Theres also a great gift shop with unique, nautical merchandise.

Amanda Solitro

a cute little museum showcasing the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa. Museum staff are helpful and will answer any of your questions. The Texas Seaport Museum makes a great stop on your trip to galveston if you have kids or if youre a history aficionado. Stop next door at Fishermans Wharf for a St. Arnolds Elissa IPA on your way out!

brandi gunn

Great time and a must do in galveston. The elissa was great to wander on board and get to touch a piece of history, the harbor tour was fun and interesting and the museum had some interesting bits I it. Plus there is a penny masher if u collect them like I do.

Kyle Broussard

The actual seaport museum had a few artifacts from early Texas Navy and a lot of information panels on the old Galveston port. The ship itself is worth the admission, cant find a ship like that still floating in the water from the era

Christopher B Smith

Really enjoyed our tour. It was enjoyable family fun. Getting to tour the old ship was fascinating too. Set some time to come, the exhibits took us the greater part of two hours. Would recommend this Museum to anyone.

Elizabeth Southard

For $33 for not even 30 minutes... it sucks! Says online a fully wooden boat, the engine is new, its basically all steal except the deck.... highly disappointed!

Awesome Squad

42$ for 2 adults and 2 children not worth it in my opinion. Pirate ship was kinda cool, museum must be worlds smallest. Very overpriced for basically 30 minutes

Janeen Guynn

The museum was ok, the tall ship Elissa and the film were really cool, and the bout tour was awesome. We were really glad we went and our kids had a great time.

Collyer

The museum was ok. Not a huge collection. The boat "Elissa" was neat to see. We also got the harbor tour which was well worth it. $20 for all three.

John Bolling

A little smaller than I expected... But there is a lot of information conveyed. Enjoyed the exhibit on the role of the Republic of Texas Navy.

A Private User

Very informational & beautiful. One of a kind ship Elissa is spectacular to visit. Great for kids & adults. A must see while visiting.

Siame Kat

The tall ship Elissa is beautifully being restored and the staff are friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit!

Bree Werner

Beautiful ship named Elissa which should sail off in a few months. The harbor tour was well worth it!

A Private User

A great old sailing ship to see. Not to be missed.