Permanent Exhibits
The Texas Maritime Museum houses a variety of permanent exhibits that strive to tell a complete story of Texas' maritime history. While the presentation may change and develop over time, the focus does not.
Exploration and Settlement is permanently told through the LaSalle Odyssey and an exhibit focusing on the development of maritime communities such as Indianola. The Age of Steam exhibits one of the reasons these maritime communities developed.
Oil and Gas Exploration is a vital resource for the Texas Coast and Gulf waters. The museum explores the technology used in the extraction of petroleum from waters several feet to several thousand feet deep. The exhibit features an interactive kiosk and a scale model of Bullwinkle, the largest offshore drilling platform in history.
Commercial and Sports Fishing has been one of the major attractions, and industries along the Texas Coast since the time of the Karankawa Indians. The "Allure of Fishing" Exhibit focuses on the sports fishing aspect through old outboard motors, lures, and tackle, while the Commercial fishing area exhibits how the grocery stores and restaurants are supplied.
Boat and Shipbuilding has been a vital part of local economies and our national defense. Explore this valuable aspect through images and artifacts focusing on the Heldenfels Shipyard, Westergard-Rice, and the Farley Brothers.