Explore over 300 years of history, heritage and culture.
EXPERIENCE THE MS GULF COAST'S MARITIME & SEAFOOD INDUSTRY MUSEUM.
EXHIBIT
April 4- June 30
Joe Moran Gallery
3rd Floor
RECEPTION
Saturday, May 3, 4-6pm
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary
of the Fall of Saigon.
NOW OPEN!
This feature exhibit shares the stories and images of the Vietnamese men and women who have dedicated their lives to the Maritime and Seafood Industries and call the Mississippi Gulf Coast "home".
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 (60+)
Students $7 (5-15 years)
(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 2025 is now OPEN!
Please contact us at outreach@maritimemuseum.org if you have any questions. Thank you!
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.
2023-24 Hall of Fame Inductees: ​
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Boat Owners/Captains/Commercial Fisherman
Luka Kuljis
Joseph Lee Murray
J.P. Trochesset
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Commercial Seafood Processing
Clark Seafood
Lopez, Dunbar's Sons & Company
Biloxi Freezing Company
Kuljis Seafood and Ice Co.
Biloxi Shrimp, Inc.
M & M Shrimp Co.
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Industry Tradesman
Zoe Broussard Demet
Noah Demet
Matteo Martinolich/Martinolich's Shipyard
Lazaro Lopez, Sr.
James "Ralph" Horn
Lionel Eleuterius
Paul Bodin/Bay Marine Boatworks
L. Lopez and Company
Byrd's Grocery & Meat Market
Dr. James Edward Alexander
Kuljis Oil Dock/Luka Kuljis-Peter "Mex" Kuljis
Lee P. Gutierrez, Sr.
Lee Paul "Pedro" Gutierrez, Jr.
Henry "Duke" Gutierrez
Ramon "Ziggy" Gutierrez
Frank C. Gutierrez
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Boat Names
Toni Jo Ann
Cavalier
Sea Queen
Hurricane Camille Memorial
The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum is now home to the Hurricane Camille Memorial commemorating the lives lost in the Category 5 storm that devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast August 17, 1969. The names of all who died in the storm are listed and include the three unidentified persons known only as "Faith", "Hope" and "Charity".