Celebrate Texas and colonial history with our Winter Lecture Series presentation, “Bernardo De Gálvez,” presented by Caroline Crimm, on Monday, February 2nd, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This lecture highlights the life and legacy of Bernardo De Gálvez, a key figure in the American Revolution whose efforts in the Gulf Coast and Louisiana played […]
Continue our Winter Lecture Series with an intriguing look at early exploration and ambition in “LaSalle,” presented by Glenn Dives, on Monday, February 9th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This lecture explores the story of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and his ill-fated expedition along the Texas coast—an event that left a lasting […]
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking installment of our Winter Lecture Series with “The Travis Letter: A Sacred Journey,” presented by James Pittman, on Monday, February 23rd, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This compelling lecture explores the enduring legacy of the famed Travis Letter, one of the most iconic documents in Texas history. […]
Join us for a meaningful and informative program in our Winter Lecture Series with “Lipan Apache,” presented by Ashley Leal, Ed.D., on Monday, March 16th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This lecture offers an introduction to the history, culture, and enduring legacy of the Lipan Apache, one of the Native peoples with deep roots […]
Set sail into Texas’s maritime past with our next Winter Lecture Series program, “TNS Zavala & The Three Texas Navies,” presented by Brad Chilcote, on Monday, March 23rd, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This engaging lecture explores the story of the TNS Zavala and the broader history of the three Texas navies, highlighting their […]
Join us for the conclusion of our Winter Lecture Series with a fascinating look at early Texas maritime history in “The Port Town of La Salle,” presented by David Kroskie, on Monday, March 30th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, the final lecture in our 2026 series. This engaging presentation explores the story of the […]
Along the banks of the Rio Grande, a hidden chapter of the Civil War unfolded. This spring, the Texas Maritime Museum invites you to step into a world shaped by conflict, resilience, and transformation with the opening of War & Peace on the Rio Grande, 1861–1867. Arriving April 23, 2026, in the museum’s main gallery, […]
Be among the first to experience history at our Member Exclusive Exhibit Opening Reception for War & Peace on the Rio Grande, 1861-186 on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. This special, members-only event is our way of celebrating the supporters who make exhibits like this possible. Enjoy an intimate first look […]
What lies beneath the surface of the Gulf? Discover an incredible underwater world during the Texas Maritime Museum’s upcoming Discovery Day: Corals of the Gulf, a free, family-friendly come-and-go program at the Texas Maritime Museum on Saturday, August 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join educators from Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, home […]
Texas Navy Day: Discover the Fleet That Forged a Nation! Think you know Texas history? Come discover the story that sailed beneath the surface. On Saturday, September 12, from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, the Texas Maritime Museum invites explorers of all ages to dive deep into the fascinating and often overlooked history of the Texas Navy. […]
