Texas Seaport Museum and Elissa

Ste 8, Galveston, TX 77550
 
 
 
 
 
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Cruise into this harbor and enjoy a trip back to the 19th century. This is the home of "The Elissa" a Scottish sailing vessel built in 1877. She took part in the bi-centennial parade to New York City Harbor... More »
Cruise into this harbor and enjoy a trip back to the 19th century. This is the home of "The Elissa" a Scottish sailing vessel built in 1877. She took part in the bi-centennial parade to New York City Harbor July 4th 1976 and still takes a voyage now and then. The museum features computerized information about the 125,000+ immigrants who entered Texas through the Port of Galveston. You might find that a relative of yours once walked the same deck. You will also find assorted maritime exhibits and two screens that show exciting sea films throughout the day.
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Contact: +1 409 763 1877
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3 reviews for Texas Seaport Museum and Elissa
A Great Way to Get to Know Galveston
By DeanneC, 07/06/08
The first time I visited Galveston I heard over and over again "before the hurricane...after the hurricane." While visiting the museum we saw an historical film detailing the island's history and the hurricane over 100 years ago. It set the stage for the rest of our trip and gave us a new appreciation for Galveston. It was fun, air-conditioned and very informative. We have been back several times and have taken our children.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Very cool
By Peggy, 05/21/07
This was possibly my favorite attraction in Galveston. The $8 fee allows you day-long access to the museum, the historical videos, the observation deck that overlooks the harbor, and, best of all, the Elissa. There are no guided tours, you simply wander around as you please. It's hard to do justice to the Elissa without pictures, which I took a number of. She is a real sailing ship, maintained by volunteers who keep her seaworthy. Fortunately, during my visit she was in the harbor and open to tourists. Discreet placards educate the visitor without distracting too much from the sense of history, and the little bunks, the wooden buckets, and the galley with it's old-fashioned stove gave me a real feeling of going back in time. Picture taking is permitted inside the museum as well, and I got some very good snapshots of old cannons, rum casks and so forth. I bought postcards in the gift shop, and wrote and addressed them while sitting on the deck looking out at the harbor, which for a landlocked Oklahoma lady like me was a treat in itself. Cruise ships, oil tankers, and fishing boats can all be seen going about their daily business. If you are at all interested in history, and you find yourself in Galveston, don't miss the Texas Seaport Museum.
 
 
 
 
 
6 of 6 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
it was great!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/05/07
It was very educational. The volunteers that were on hand were very helpful, informative and really nice. The Great Storm movies was short but interesting and nicely done.
 
 
 
 
 
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