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Texas Seaport Museum; Galveston Historical Foundation

Galveston, Texas

Street Address
Pier 21, No. 8
Galveston, TX 77550
Mailing Address
Pier 21, No. 8
Galveston, TX 77550
phone: 409-763-1877
fax: 409-763-3037
e-mail: elissa@galvestonhistory.org
web: www.galvestonhistory.org
Museum Type(s)
Specialized
Staff
Kurt Voss, Director
phone: 409-763-1877
Kathy Gottling, Operations Manager
phone: 409-763-1877
Wesley Heerssen, Ship Manager
phone: 409-763-1877
Alex Ybanez, Assistant Ship Manager
phone: (409)763-1877
Christine Hayes, Education coordinator
phone: 409-763-1877

Description

Texas Seaport Museum; Galveston Historical Foundation in Galveston, TX is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

History

Grew out of the Elissa Project, a 1877 sailing ship, that opened in 1982. This project expanded to become the Texas Seaport Museum in 1991.

Artifacts Collections

Other than the Elissa, very small collection of maritime artifacts, 1880-1920 (slightly more than 100 objects).

Research Collections

Some photos and documents; available for research. Extensive photos and drawings of Elissa restoration.

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