Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum Biloxi, MS
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Explore over 300 years of history, heritage and culture.

EXPERIENCE THE MS GULF COAST'S MARITIME & SEAFOOD INDUSTRY MUSEUM.

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The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum


is proud to feature
the fine art collection of

Watercolor Artist


Herb Willey

 

A public reception will be held on

Thursday, January 11 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm.

All are welcome to attend and meet the artist and view the exhibit.

Selections from this exhibit will be available for purchase.

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   With Waveland as his home nearing a quarter century, Herb Willey is revisiting his views “Along Beach Blvd” where one can truly experience the beauty and essence of the Gulf Coast. His transparent watercolors and subjects captured reveal the richness and often hidden characteristics that make our area unique.

    However, Herb’s art journey found its beginning in more distant locales. Having majored in fine art at USL In Lafayette, LA, and studied art on a part-time basis at the University of Hawaii while serving as a U.S. Naval airman, Herb later formed his own advertising design company in New Orleans where he worked as a designer for many well-known New Orleans businesses for over 40 years.

    Herb’s work focuses on Gulf Coast subjects and has been featured in numerous solo shows along the coast from Louisiana to Alabama. His paintings have appeared in juried shows nationally and internationally including International Watercolor Society Global shows in Malaysia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Some of his more prominent local solo shows included a two-month show at Eastern Shore Art Center in Fairhope, AL; a month-long exhibit at the Mobile Art Council Gallery; and a three-month show at the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Campus in Long Beach, MS.

     Mr. Willey has been recognized in many events including the Louisiana Watercolor Society and Gulf Coast Art Association member shows and received special Coastal Art Awards at the Ocean Springs Art Association annual member shows in 2022 and 2023. He was the only Coast artist chosen for the prestigious Mississippi Invitational at the Mississippi Museum of Art in 2021, and, in 2017, was chosen to judge the annual juried member show for the Watercolor and Graphic Arts Society of Mobile, AL.

The exhibit, "Along Beach Blvd. - REVISITED", will be on display beginning January 8 through March 29, 2024. 

 

May 18-19, 2024

BILLY CREEL MEMORIAL GULF COAST WOODEN & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW

Saturday 10-6 pm

Sunday 10-5 pm

Food, Vendors, Music and beautiful wooden boats!

Daily Tickets & Admission

Our Address:
115 1st Street

Biloxi, MS 39530


Hours:
Monday-Saturday 9-4:30
Sunday Noon-4 (except Dec.-Feb.)

Rates: Non-Refundable

$10 Adults,

$8 Seniors (60&up)/Military/AAA,

$6 Students(5-15 yrs)

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Guided Tours

We offer guided tours for groups of 20 or more.
Tours can be customized for the needs of your group.

Rates

Adults $11
Seniors $9
Students $7
(1 adult free for every 10 students) 

Bus Drivers and Tour Directors are free


Contact Elizabeth Alexander at outreach@maritimemuseum.org to plan your tour. 
or

SEA & SAIL ADVENTURE CAMP

  • Registration for Sea-n-Sail Adventure Camp 2024 will open January 15, 2024!  Please email outreach@maritimemuseum.org if you have any questions. Thank you!

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Heritage Hall of Fame

    The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum is a place dedicated to preserving the history and impact of the maritime and seafood industry. We offer a wide range of educational and interactive activities, as well as our Heritage Hall of Fame application, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the maritime and seafood industry.

    Our museum is a great way to learn about the impact of the maritime and seafood industry on our society. We are committed to providing a fun and educational experience for all, and look forward to sharing our knowledge and stories with you.
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