Setting Sail: Highlights from the Rosenberg Library's Maritime Collection

OPEN March 9, 2026 - January 23, 2027

Grand opening April 1, 6-8 pm in the Fox Room. Register here.

Setting Sail provides snapshots of important places, people, and events in Galveston's maritime history.

Some highlights will include:

• Six ship models from various time periods
• USS Galveston ship’s wheel and silver presentation set
• James Lykes ship's bell
• Iron barge cleat from the 1900 Storm
• Naval officer's uniform
• Artifacts from the Elissa, Texas Navy, Battle of Galveston, and more
• Three maritime flags and 33 maritime paintings

The exhibit is located on the 4th floor in Trustees Hall. It can be viewed during regular library hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No appointment needed. For more information, please contact the Museum Curator at 409.763.8854 Ext. 125 or at museum@rosenberg-library.org.

For press inquiries, please contact the Communications Coordinator at 409.763.8854 ext. 144 or Communications@Rosenberg-Library.org.