"The Great Storm" tells the story of the 1900 hurricane which destroyed a large percentage of Galveston during the height of it's dominance as a thriving seaport community. Admission to see the Elissa and Museum is $12 per adult, $9 for students ages 6 to 18, FREE for children under 6.Īlso operated by the Galveston Historical Foundation and right next door to the Texas Seaport Museum, the Pier 21 Theater features movies about Galveston's history. There are a couple of admission packages to choose from.
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A movie inside the Texas Seaport Museum documents Elissa's history as a working cargo ship as well as her journey through restoration. Of course, the crown jewel of the museum is the Elissa, a National Historic Landmark and one of only three 19th century iron square riggers that still sail in the world today! After serving as a commercial cargo ship for 90 years, it returned here to a full rebuild back to its 1870s appearance to represent Galveston's maritime history.
It was buried during the raising of the Island after the Great Storm and was not discovered again until 1974. The cannon was recovered while dredging the Bay in 1884, and became yard art for a resident until 1900. The ship sank in Galveston Bay during a hurricane in 1837. This cannon was originally mounted on one of the first four ships in the Texas Navy, The Brutus. Inside the museum, be sure to check out "The Long 18 Cannon". Operated by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Texas Seaport Museum offers a glimpse into Galveston's maritime heritage. 2100 Harborside Drive, Galveston TX 77550
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