BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houston Maritime Center & Museum - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Houston Maritime Center & Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://houstonmaritime.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Houston Maritime Center & Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T103000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260930T211130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T211554Z UID:10002142-1794560400-1794565800@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:First Watch Friday - Peter Hames DESCRIPTION:Join us for coffee\, donuts\, and conversation! Our guest speaker\, Peter Hames\, will be sharing all the exciting details of his new book “I’ll Do It On My Own; James L. Manzolillo And The Houston Maritime Museum”. The event is free\, but registration is required. URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/first-watch-friday-peter-hames/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Firstwatch Fridays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/First-Watch-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260915T174652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T201345Z UID:10002141-1793210400-1793215800@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Special Members Only Event - Haunted Houston DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special spooky event just for our members! Enjoy light bites and drinks while noted Historian and Speaker\, Kathleen Maca presents “Where the Dead Sail”; a collection of stories about ghost ships\, haunted lighthouses\, and superstitions of the sea. If you do not already have a membership now is the time to join our crew so you don’t miss out! The event is free\, but registration is required. URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/special-members-only-event/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Wheelhouse-Wednesdays-10.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T160000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260709T174311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T152054Z UID:10002133-1792933200-1792944000@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Family Day: Boo on the Bayou 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our FREE Boo on the Bayou Family Day! FREE entry to the museum 1-4pm. Come join us for maritime crafts\, engaging activities and hands-on learning as we celebrate our home in the East End! \nEvery family has someone whose stories still get told at the dinner table. This year\, we’re creating our first Ofrenda at our Boo on the Bayou. Send a photo to info@houstonmaritime.org by October 18th and your loved one will be part of a community tribute in the heart of East End. Please register to help us ensure we have enough supplies. Hope to see you there! \nRegister here https://rb.gy/nyi81e \n  URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/family-day-boo-on-the-bayou-2026/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Boo-on-the-Bayou-2026-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260909T194418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T204804Z UID:10002139-1791396000-1791401400@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Wheelhouse Wednesday - Texas Navy Theater DESCRIPTION:*EVENT POSTPONED* \nJoin us Wednesday\, October 7 from 6pm – 7:30 pm as we celebrate our Texas Navy Theater with a lecture from Andy Hall with the Texas Navy Association. Snacks and drinks provided with your ticket. Tickets are $5 per a person. (Free ticket for Benefactor Membership level or higher.) URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/wheelhouse-wednesday-texas-navy-theater/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Wheelhouse Wednesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Wheelhouse-Wednesdays-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T103000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260911T001802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T001802Z UID:10002140-1790326800-1790332200@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:First Watch Friday - Vasa DESCRIPTION:Join us for our free monthly series\, First Watch Fridays. Our guest speaker\, Peter Jensen\, will be sharing the story of the Swedish Warship\, Vasa. Its journey may have been short lived\, but its exciting tale lives on forever. We will have donuts and coffee for you to enjoy as well. First Watch Fridays are free\, but registration is required to help us ensure we have enough donuts. URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/first-watch-friday-vasa/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Firstwatch Fridays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/First-Watch.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T170000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260814T045431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T050433Z UID:10002137-1787824800-1787850000@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Closed for a private event DESCRIPTION:We will be closed all day for a private event. Want to host your own event at HMCM? Scan the QR code or click on the Venue Rental link at the top of our website for details. URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/closed-for-a-private-event/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Wheelhouse-Wednesday-Darren-Shelton-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T200000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260805T204021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T045553Z UID:10002136-1787767200-1787774400@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Wheelhouse Wednesday DESCRIPTION:Offshore Wind Drinks – Houston\nHosted By National Wildlife Federation – Free event. Please sign up to attend\nFor nearly twenty years\, Texas has led the nation in producing wind power. Texas now hosts nearly 20\,000 active wind turbines—more than the next three states (Iowa\, Oklahoma\, and California) combined! Offshore Wind presents a remarkable opportunity for Texas to continue its role as a maritime industry and energy leader. Enthusiastic support and advanced planning will ensure that Texas is ready to advance responsible offshore wind development in the years to come. \nThe National Wildlife Federation invites you to join us for Offshore Wind Drinks on Wednesday\, August 26th\, at 6 pm CDT\, at the Houston Maritime Center and Museum. \nCome mix and mingle while learning about this emerging\, reliable energy option that is producing power and creating high-quality jobs. \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nSign Up Here https://www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/996730/ URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/wheelhouse-wednesday/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Updated-OSW-Drinks-2026-Houston-940-x-788-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T200000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260805T150306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T051011Z UID:10002134-1787220000-1787256000@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Birthday Celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebrate one year at our new location!\n10 am – 4 pm – Free admission\, activities for kids\, and cupcakes! \n6 pm – 8 pm – Free admission with bubbly and cupcakes! URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/birthday-celebration/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Birthday-flyer-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260814T051642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T051642Z UID:10002138-1785542400-1788307199@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Membership Drive DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL OFFER \, WILL SELL OUT! \nNow is the perfect time to purchase your annual membership! For our membership drive we are offering special gift incentives at each museum membership level. DON’T MISS OUT! URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/membership-drive/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Membership-Drive-Flyer-email-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260701T201435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T151227Z UID:10002131-1784743200-1784748600@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Wheelhouse Wednesday Lecture Series: Freedom Needed A Harbor DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, July 22nd from 6-7:30pm as we rechristen our monthly lecture series\, “Wheelhouse Wednesday.” Our guest for this inaugural lecture will be Darren Shelton\, Vice President at Moran Shipping and HMCM Board member\, presenting “Freedom Needed A Harbor: Celebrating 250 Years of American Freedom Through the Story of the Houston Ship Channel.” \nTickets are $5 URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/wheelhouse-wednesday-freedom-needed-a-harbor/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Wheelhouse-Wednesday-Darren-Shelton-1-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T103000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260703T140951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T140951Z UID:10002132-1784278800-1784284200@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:First Watch Fridays - Morning Lecture Series: The Flying Cloud DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, July 17th from 9–10:30am for the launch of “First Watch Fridays” — a FREE monthly lecture series at Houston Maritime. Enjoy coffee and donuts as we explore the maritime world. Our inaugural speaker\, HMCM Docent Whit Drake\, presents “The Flying Cloud: Three Voyages and a Step Change in Technology.” \nThe event is FREE\, but we ask you to please register. Hope to see you there! URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/first-watch-fridays-morning-lecture-series-the-flying-cloud/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T160000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260520T184749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T151842Z UID:10002130-1780743600-1780761600@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Family Day: Splash into Summer DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Splash into Summer Family Day! Free entry to the museum 11am-4pm. Come join us for maritime crafts\, engaging activities and hands-on learning as we celebrate Water\, Wildlife\, and the Environment! The event is FREE but we ask you to please register. Scan the QR code at the bottom of our flyer to register through Eventbrite. See you there. \n  \nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-splash-into-summer-family-day-tickets-1989109115911?aff=ebdssbdestsearch \n  \n  URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/family-day-splash-into-summer/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Image-5-23-26-at-2.01-PM.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260505T163950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T154935Z UID:10002129-1778608800-1778614200@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Monthly Maritime Lecture: Moms in Maritime DESCRIPTION:In honor of Mother’s Day\, please join us on Tuesday\, May 12th from 6-7:30pm as we welcome Taylor Dickerson\, Vice President – Strategy & Projects at Kirby Corporation\, as she recounts her experiences and challenges as a working mother in the maritime industry. \nSponsored by WIMOs URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/monthly-maritime-lecture/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/compressed-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260414T174039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T195053Z UID:10002127-1776794400-1776799800@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Fleet Week Lecture DESCRIPTION: URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/fleet-week-lecture/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Lecture-Invitation-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T200000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260221T211156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T215709Z UID:10002125-1772560800-1772568000@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Maritime Lecture Series: USS Houston (CA-30)/POW Experience DESCRIPTION:Maritime Lecture Series featuring John Schwarz\, Executive Director of the USS Houston (CA-30) Survivors’ Association and Next Generations\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Houston Maritime Center & Museum invites you to join us for a special lecture on Tuesday\, March 3rd\, featuring John Schwarz\, Executive Director of the USS Houston (CA-30) Survivors’ Association and Next Generations. Mr. Schwarz will recount the events surrounding the loss of the USS Houston and provide an in-depth look at the experiences of its survivors as prisoners of war during World War II. \nThe story of the WWII U.S. Navy heavy cruiser USS Houston (CA-30) exemplifies remarkable naval courage under extreme adversity while serving the United States. Led by Captain Albert Rooks\, the crew fought valiantly until the ship’s tragic sinking at the Battle of Sunda Strait on March 1\, 1942\, which resulted in the loss of nearly 700 young sailors. Survivors faced even greater hardships as prisoners of war throughout the remainder of WWII\, enduring harsh conditions. Most were sent to Burma and forced to help build the infamous Burma-Thailand Death Railway. James Hornfischer’s book ‘Ship of Ghosts’ provides a vivid account of this ordeal\, and the 1957 award-winning war film ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’ offers a dramatic depiction of their experiences. URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/maritime-lecture-series-uss-houston-ca-30-pow-experience/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/MARITIME-MONDAY-14-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T160000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20251120T211617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T190419Z UID:10002103-1771063200-1771084800@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Family Day: Valentine's Edition DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Valentine’s Family Day! Free entry to the museum 10am-4pm. Come take a break from the cold and enjoy Valentine’s and maritime crafts\, engaging activities and hands-on learning! URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/family-day-winter-edition/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Fam-Day-Valentines-Graphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T200000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20260105T193443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T193443Z UID:10002122-1770660000-1770667200@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Maritime Monday: Galveston Bay Foundation DESCRIPTION:Maritime Monday featuring Bob Stokes\, President of Galveston Bay Foundation\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for our signature Maritime Monday monthly lecture series featuring Bob Stokes\, President of Galveston Bay Foundation. Come to hear an exciting discussion on Galveston Bay\, then stay for a networking happy hour and after-hours viewing of the museum exhibits. \nBob Stokes bio: \nBob Stokes is President and General Counsel of the Galveston Bay Foundation in Kemah\, Texas. He has served in that role since June\, 2004. The Galveston Bay Foundation’s mission is to preserve\, protect\, and enhance the natural resources of Galveston Bay and its tributaries. Bob had served on the board of the Foundation for five years prior to taking over as President and had served as the board’s chair for the previous two years. Prior to that\, Bob practiced law for 10 years\, most recently in the Environmental Division of the Harris County Attorney’s Office. Bob is a 1990 graduate of Yale University and a 1994 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law. Bob has served on the Board of Directors for Restore America’s Estuaries since 2004. He is a past member of the board of directors of the Texas Land Trust Council and EarthShare of Texas. He was awarded the “Environmental Professional of the Year” award in 2011 by the Texas Association of Environmental Professionals. URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/maritime-monday-galveston-bay-foundation/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Maritime Monday Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/MARITIME-MONDAY-Web-Ad-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T200000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20251104T171604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T185622Z UID:10002097-1768240800-1768248000@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Maritime Monday: From the Car to the Sea DESCRIPTION:Maritime Monday featuring an exciting expert panel\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for our signature Maritime Monday monthly lecture series featuring an exciting panel of experts. Come to hear their insights on the nature of the cruise industry and its prospects for Galveston and Houston\, then stay for a networking happy hour and after-hours viewing of the museum exhibits. \n\nJean-Paul Rodrigue\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, Texas A&M University-Galveston\nBrett B. Milutin\, Executive Deputy Port Director\, Port of Galveston\nMichael Ziesemer\, General Manager\, SSA Marine\n\nLecture details: \nThe Port of Galveston has emerged as the fourth-most-popular cruise port in the US\, serving the Houston metropolitan area. More than 3 million cruise passengers were handled in 2024\, with expectations of 3.5 million in 2025\, making it an economic driver for the region. The addition of a new cruise terminal (Pier 16) in 2025 to the existing three terminals is a strong indication of the popularity of cruises for Texans. Galveston is a drive-to cruise port\, underscoring that most cruisers drive to the city before boarding. Parking is generating substantial revenue for the port and private parking providers\, but it also creates congestion challenges during the short ship turnaround time. The presentation discusses the nature of the cruise industry and its prospects for Galveston and Houston. URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/maritime-monday-january-edition/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States CATEGORIES:Maritime Monday Lectures ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/MARITIME-MONDAY-Web-Ad-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T200000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20251027T202017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T162330Z UID:10000001-1762797600-1762804800@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Maritime Monday: SHIPS for America Act DESCRIPTION: URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/maritime-monday-ships-for-america-act/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/SHIPS-for-America-Act.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@houstonmaritime.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T200000 DTSTAMP:20261115T132240 CREATED:20251029T083635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T083635Z UID:10000003-1760983200-1760990400@houstonmaritime.org SUMMARY:Maritime Monday featuring Anne Olson\, President\, Buffalo Bayou Partnership DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly lecture series Maritime Monday featuring an engaging conversation with a Anne Olson\, President of the Buffalo Bayou Partnership.\nAnne Olson is President of Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP)\, an organization creating and stewarding parks\, trails\, and unique spaces along Houston’s historic waterway. Over the past 30 years\, Anne and the BBP board have raised and leveraged over $400 million in private and public funds for the waterway’s transformation. During her tenure\, she and her team have produced several award-winning master plans\, and developed a comprehensive enhancement program that includes land acquisition\, trail and park development\, green space and waterway maintenance initiatives\, public art\, and programming. With catalyst gifts from Houston’s Kinder Foundation\, BBP transformed the 160-acre Buffalo Bayou Park and is currently leading a $310 million redevelopment effort for the bayou east of downtown. Under Anne’s leadership\, BBP has received numerous national\, state and local awards including the American Society of Landscape Architects Award of Excellence\, Urban Land Institute (ULI) Award of Excellence: The America’s Finalist\, and ULI Houston’s 2024 Inaugural Moonshot Award that honors “groundbreaking development ideas associated with transformational change.” Anne is a Senior Fellow of Houston’s American Leadership Forum\, and has served as a board member of the Cultural Arts Council of Houston and Harris County (now Houston Arts Alliance)\, Talento Bilingue de Houston\, and Buffalo Bayou Partnership. \nDid you know we have an Art Gallery featuring local Houston artists? Come explore Maritime Time\, an exhibition created by the Houston Visual Artist Network. Artwork is available for purchase — but only on display at the museum through October 31! URL:https://houstonmaritime.org/event/maritime-monday-featuring-anne-olson-president-buffalo-bayou-partnership/ LOCATION:Houston Maritime Center & Museum\, 2940 Riverby Rd\, Suite 200\, Houston\, TX\, 77020\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://houstonmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/Maritime-Monday-featuring-Anne-Olson-President-Buffalo-Bayou-Partnership-ftr-image.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR