Packing your bags and heading to Galveston in the name of fun is something for every traveler to look forward to. Whether you’re someone with a heart for time on the shoreline or you’re looking to shop and dine in style, Galveston has you covered. It’s also a place that’s perfect for history buffs and when you’re looking to experience history come to life, there’s no place better to find yourself than the Galveston Historic Seaport. Located at 2200 Harborside Drive, this area hosts the iconic 1877 Tall Ship Elissa and is designed to inspire at every turn!
Where to Find the Historic Seaport and Tall Ship Elissa
Visitors looking to make the most of their time at the Galveston Historic Seaport will want to head over towards Pier 2, Suite 8 to enjoy the journey. This area is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm with the last tickets sold at 4:30 pm on those days. Admission to see the ship, museums, and galleries is $16 for adults and $10 for children aged 6 to 18. Children under the age of 5 can always enjoy entrance for free. It’s good for visitors to note that the exhibits are closed on major holidays. If you’re visiting and require a wheelchair, the museum galleries and all on-site restrooms are wheelchair accessible. There are just 8 steps leading to the ship’s main deck and a few steps to board the on-site Seagull II.
What to Expect During Your Visit
A trip to the Galveston Historic Seaport is a chance to learn about the area’s rich past and the rich Texas culture that comes along with it. The 1877 Tall Ship Elissa that’s on-site was purchased by the Galveston Historical Foundation and was restored in 1982. Today, guests are invited to step aboard this floating museum that’s also a treasured historical landmark. The ship can still actively sail and offers up a unique insight into maritime innovations and changes over time.
As of 2021, a visit to the Galveston Historic Seaport can also include a visit to the “Ship To Shore” experience. Here, visitors follow along in the footsteps of early immigrants who arrived in Galveston in the 1880s after making dangerous sea voyages. Visitors interested in digging into immigration specifics regarding their own families can enjoy access to the Galveston Immigration Database at the historic seaport as well. Here, you can search for information specific to ship passengers utilizing an authentic manifest.
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