Houston Maritime Center and Museum Grand Opening

In 2000, Houston Maritime Center & Museum (“HMCM”) was an extension of founder James “Jim” L. Manzolillo’s unique experiences, personality, and lifelong association with the ocean. As a naval architect, Manzolillo traveled extensively, collecting nautical artifacts from around the world. With a passion for maritime, Manzolillo channeled his resources to create a small museum engaging people of all ages in the history of sea exploration. In 2019, Houston Maritime Museum moved into a temporary East End location.

On the banks of Buffalo Bayou in Houston’s East River Development, the new HMCM opened. Presenting history, arts, culture, and sciences through a maritime lens, the collection navigates a voyage through the nautical world with extensive exhibits, models, and artifacts, emphasizing interactive experiences bringing the collection to life with an emphasis on Texas. HMCM’s education platform promotes awareness beginning from early childhood: connecting the community with maritime past, present and future through STEAM principles targeting K-12.

In addition, HMCM connects the community to technology and modern industry, making history and education accessible to neighboring communities. Through programming events, lecture series, Family Days, and relevant programs and videos utilized for homeschooling, are produced in alliance with schools, colleges, universities, corporations, and maritime organizations.

For details and information, visit www.houstonmaritime.org.