Located in the historic port city of Galveston, the ever-popular Texas Seaport Museum regales its visitors with reels of colorful maritime history, sharing the story of the island’s rich legacy of seaborne commerce and immigration. Special exhibits and a friendly, knowledgeable staff enhance a tidy yet richly informative experience; admission includes access to the museum facility and the Galveston Immigration database, an intriguing short presentation on the Great Storm of 1900 and a tour of floating National Historic Landmark Tall Ship Elissa. Exciting Summer programs like “Swab the Deck” and “Hoist a Sail” let participants experience a wee taste of daily life aboard an 1877 merchant vessel.
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