Texas Maritime Museum — Attraction in Rockport

About the Museum

At the Texas Maritime Museum, discover our state's rich maritime history, from the early days of exploration and settlement by the Spanish and French to the modern search for oil. At the state's official maritime museum, explore the long and varied story along the more than 300 miles of Texas coast. See a large collection of antique outboard motors, a fishing exhibit, and original watercolors of Texas lighthouses by artist Harold Phenix.

Must See

The museum has a large-scale model of Bullwinkle, one of the largest oil-drilling platforms in the world, and a significant collection of books which focus on a variety of maritime topics.

For Kids

Children can visit a recreated ship's bridge and steer a ship's wheel. Bring the whole family out for Family Discovery Days, held every other month on the last Saturday of the month. Experience more nautical fun along with your museum visit on each Family Discovery Day. At no additional charge, kids can engage in themed craft activities between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the...

The Texas Maritime Museum is FREE! And an absolute gem, especially for families! I recently visited with my kids, and we were all thoroughly impressed. The museum offers a fantastic blend of interactive exhibits that engage visitors of all ages. My children were captivated by the hands-on activities, which made learning about maritime history both fun and educational.

From the fascinating displays on early exploration and shipbuilding to the intriguing tales of pirates and treasures, every exhibit is thoughtfully curated. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, adding to the overall experience. It's clear that a lot of effort has gone into making this museum a must-visit destination.

Whether you're a maritime enthusiast or just looking for a great family outing, the Texas Maritime Museum is a perfect choice. We left with a deeper appreciation for maritime history and some wonderful memories. Highly...

It would be a great donation accepted museum, but it isn't what they are charging for admission. The staff was almost friendly. The museum is small with three floors, but on of the floors is just the observation platform with no displays. The boat out back and the two life raft ships are neat, though I wish you could actually get on them. We were worried we wouldn't have enough time to see the museum before they closed, but the entire thing only took approximately 45 minutes to explore. If it was a free/donation accepted museum then it would have been good. At $28 for four adults it was a rip off. We have been to way better museums that were free. I would recommend passing on...