The Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport-Fulton, Aransas County, United States | Museum

Welcome to The Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport-Fulton in the United States. The Texas Maritime Museum's mission is to excite and educate the public about Texas' rich maritime history. Since the days of the Karankawa Indians, the Texas Coast has been a valuable part of history regionally, statewide, nationally, and internationally.

The Texas coast would provide a predictable food source for the roaming Karankawas. Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle attempted to establish a French presence at the Mississippi, but ended up in Matagorda Bay. His flagship, LaBelle was discovered in 1995 and would become the basis for the LaSalle Odyssey. The port of El Copano was a valuable part of the Texas struggle for independence from Mexico, and in fact changed hands on numerous occasions.

The Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport-Fulton is a proud member of the LaSalle Odyssey, a 7-member coalition of Museums entrusted with educating the public about LaSalle's expedition and failed colonization of Texas. The centerpiece of the exhibit is a 1/12 scale model of the LaBelle constructed by Texas A&M Graduate student Glenn Greico, and purchased for the Museum by the late Mr. George Yamini and his wife, Sara.

The Texas Maritime Museum offers two types of exhibits. Permanent exhibits focus on specific themes and are on display at all times.

Temporary exhibits are presented for a period of from 6 to 8 months on a specific topic. We also have an outdoor exhibit area open to the public.