Events

Experience Galveston Harbor in its most beautiful light aboard our new Sunset Harbor Cruise. As the sun dips below the horizon, enjoy a relaxing evening with unforgettable views (and a dolphin or two!) on the water, filled with some stories of Galveston's incredible history. Learn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun […]

Experience the beauty of a Galveston sunset at Sunsets at the Seaport, a family-friendly monthly evening at the Galveston Historic Seaport. Enjoy FREE pier admission with docside games, music, activities, and the best view of Galveston's harbor sunset! Learn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun at galvestonhistory.org/seaportsummer!

Galveston Historical Foundation's Summer at the Seaport series opens the pier each Friday night this summer with free admission. live music, beer and wine, and more as we toast the sunset from the best view on the harbor! Bring your friends and start your weekend with us as we welcome Galveston's own Austin Gaston in […]

Experience Galveston Harbor in its most beautiful light aboard our new Sunset Harbor Cruise. As the sun dips below the horizon, enjoy a relaxing evening with unforgettable views (and a dolphin or two!) on the water, filled with some stories of Galveston's incredible history. Learn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun […]

Experience Galveston Harbor in its most beautiful light aboard our new Sunset Harbor Cruise. As the sun dips below the horizon, enjoy a relaxing evening with unforgettable views (and a dolphin or two!) on the water, filled with some stories of Galveston's incredible history. Learn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun […]

PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT HAVE SMARTY PINTS IN DECEMBER BUT WILL RESUME IN JANUARY OF 2026. Think you’re the know-it-all of Galveston? Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting Galveston Historical Foundation and the Tall Ship ELISSA! Held on the second Thursday of each month, our […]

Think you’re the know-it-all of Galveston? Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting Galveston Historical Foundation and the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA! Held on the second Thursday of each month, our Smarty Pints Trivia Nights are all-ages evenings held at the Galveston Historic Seaport’s ELISSA Room. Craft […]

Galveston Historical Foundation's Summer at the Seaport series opens the pier each Friday night this summer with free admission. live music, beer and wine, and more as we toast the sunset from the best view on the harbor! Bring your friends and start your weekend with us as we welcome Galveston's own Austin Gaston in […]

Experience Galveston Harbor in its most beautiful light aboard our new Sunset Harbor Cruise. As the sun dips below the horizon, enjoy a relaxing evening with unforgettable views (and a dolphin or two!) on the water, filled with some stories of Galveston's incredible history. Learn more about a summer full of historic seaport family-friendly fun […]

Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham’s studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets are limited to 20 total guests and are $40 […]