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Calendar of Events & Exhibits
All of Elissa and portions of the museum is open to the public at a discounted rate.
Film: Passage to Galveston: The Story of Elissa, is presented continuously onboard the Elissa. This 17-minute, award-winning documentary beautifully tells the story of Elissa's discovery, purchase and restoration. Entrance to the film is included in the Elissa admission price.
1937 Shrimp Boat Santa Maria: Gold from the Gulf Exhibit
The Gold from the Gulf exhibit shows the history, industry and ecology of Gulf Coast shrimping. The exhibit includes items from the 1937 Santa Maria shrimp boat owned by GHF’s Texas Seaport Museum, as well as a display of early photography of the Galveston shrimping fleet. Texas Seaport Museum is open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm.
Galveston’s the Elissa: Tall Ship of Texas
Galveston’s the Elissa: Tall Ship of Texas is a display from Kurt Voss’ book of never before published photographs. The images display Elissa’s history from her very early voyages to current programs, events and annual daysails. The pictures were chosen not only for their historical significance, but also for the quality and clarity of the photography.
In conjuncture with the photography exhibit, Jim Brink is making a new suit of sails for Elissa in the main gallery using traditional tools. Brink’s mastery of this rare trade has led him to create sails for movie, replica and historical sailing vessels, including 19 new sails for Elissa.
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