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Wheelhouse Wednesday

At Houston Maritime Center and Museum

Northside, Houston

⚓"If nautical nonsense is something you wish" — this is it
🚢"a maritime-themed art and history museum"
🦆Kids score a free rubber ducky from the treasure chest

Steer your evening toward Houston's seafaring soul. Wheelhouse Wednesday dives into ship models, local waterway lore, and hands-on maritime fun at the Houston Maritime Center.

Hands-on exhibits
Family-friendly
Ship models
Local history

Wednesday, November 18, 6:00 PM

What are you into?

  • Hands-on exhibits
  • Family-friendly
  • Ship models
  • Local history
  • Houston Maritime Center and Museum
  • Northside
  • Houston

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