Houston Maritime Museum, Houston

Name: Houston Maritime Museum
Address: 2311 Canal St, Houston, 77003, United States
Telephone: +1 713-225-1688

#131 among attractions in Houston

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Houston Maritime Museum (address: 2311 Canal St) is a place located in Houston (Texas state) and belongs to the category of museum, military museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 49 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 29°42'20"N latitude and 95°24'35"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Houston Maritime Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: TMC Transit Center (bus, 10 min walk), TMC Transit Center (light rail, 11 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Old Braeswood (neighbourhood, 9 min walk), Reckling Park (sport venue, 17 min walk), Wendel D. Ley Track and Holloway Field (sport venue, 19 min walk).

Coordinates: 29°42'20"N, 95°24'35"W

Address

2311 Canal StInner Loop (University Place)Houston 77003 United States

Contact

+1 713-225-1688

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Houston Maritime Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Zoo, McGovern Lake, Hermann Park.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Houston Maritime Museum open?

Houston Maritime Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Houston Maritime Museum?

Nearby attractions include Old Braeswood, Houston (9 min walk), Texas Medical Center, Houston (21 min walk), Rice Village, Houston (21 min walk), James Turrell Skyspace at Rice University, Houston (21 min walk).

How to get to Houston Maritime Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Houston Maritime Museum:

Bus

TMC Transit Center (10 min walk)
Shelter C • Lines: 2211 (18 min walk)

Light rail

TMC Transit Center • Lines: Red (11 min walk)
Dryden/TMC • Lines: Red (16 min walk)