Built for Victory
When the United States entered World War I in 1917, the nation faced an urgent need for ships, and the Texas coast was ready to answer the call. Built for […]
Texas Navy Day
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 […]
Discovery Day: Corals of the Gulf
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 […]
Member Exclusive Opening Reception
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 […]
War & Peace on the Rio Grande, 1861–1867
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 […]
Tides of Freedom: Spain & the Battle for American Independence
Long before Texas became part of the United States, Spain played a decisive role in shaping the outcome of the American Revolution, a story now brought to light at the […]
The Port Town of La Salle | Winter Lecture Series
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, […]
TNS Zavala & The Three Texas Navies | Winter Lecture Series
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 […]
Lipan Apache | Winter Lecture Series
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 […]
The Travis Letter: A Sacred Journey | Winter Lecture Series
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 […]