My youngest son is my favorite museum buddy. We look for them everywhere we travel. Fortunately, we…read moreare pretty similar in our browsing styles. We want to see everything, but only deep dive into things that catch our interest. Unfortunately, almost everything catches our interest making our visits too lengthy for other family members. This visit was especially exciting for us. We are both Texas Master Naturalists with the Alamo Area chapter. The CEO of the museum is also a member and one of our dear friends. We hoped to see her, but since our original plans got messed up by family interference, we were there on a Saturday. Believe it or not, our friend had come in to catch up on some work. She met with us, got us oriented, and set us free to explore her wonderful museum. We liked all of the exhibits. I especially enjoyed the section on the wildlife of the area. One night at our rental, I swore I heard a pack of coyotes nearby. The museum verified that they are alive and well on Mustang Island. We also enjoyed the Kenedy collection. The whole era of riverboat captains on the Rio Grande and the way many of them morphed into prominent ranchers excites me. It was fun to take a deep dive into one of the key ranch families of the time. The museum has a large children's section with fun activities, but we skipped it since my grandson wasn't with us. Now I wish I had at least looked at it. If you haven't been to the museum, skip the beach one afternoon next time you are in the area and visit. It is a great place.

Wonderful museum for the kids and adults! The museum was very clean and much larger than I…read moreexpected. It contained a lot of local and Texas history which our son just soaked in. He loved the science area as well as the cool rocks and minerals exhibits. The spacious rooms offered room to wander and made you feel free to take your time reading all the information provided at each stop. No need to rush here and it wasn't a mad house full of kids on a field trip, thankfully. It's a great place to visit indoors when there is bad weather out!

After leaving San Antonio, we made the drive to Corpus Christi to visit the Selena Museum as a…read moresurprise for our 9-year-old daughter. Honestly, I think my wife was just as excited as she was! As longtime fans of Selena, this was a stop we had been looking forward to, and it did not disappoint. Admission was only $5 per person, which was an incredible value for the experience. Upon arrival, we waited in the front area until our group was escorted inside. The tour began in Selena's recording studio, where we learned more about her life, career, and legacy through displays and information provided throughout the space. There were plenty of great photo opportunities, and it was amazing to see so many pieces of Selena's history preserved. After the studio portion, we were escorted into the museum itself. Photography was allowed, but video recording was not. Everything was kept in pristine condition, and the employees were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about sharing Selena's story. Of course, no visit would be complete without stopping by the gift shop. It was larger than we expected and stocked with a wide variety of merchandise for fans. We definitely didn't leave empty-handed and walked out with a pretty good-sized bag of souvenirs. We spent about an hour exploring everything the museum had to offer, and it was time well spent. Whether you're a lifelong Selena fan or simply interested in learning more about her impact on music and culture, this is a must-visit stop when you're in Corpus Christi. A wonderful tribute to an unforgettable artist. Anything for Selenas!

The Selena Museum was nothing short of amazing. Growing up listening to her music and later…read morewatching her story brought to life in the J.Lo movie, visiting the Selena Museum was a must while I was in Corpus Christi, Texas. The museum does an incredible job showcasing Selena's life and legacy. It's packed with authentic, collectible pieces--her iconic outfits, personal items, and career achievements are all beautifully displayed. You even get to see the actual recording studio where she worked, along with her piano, drums, and her stunning Porsche Targa on display. Seeing all of this in person was truly special and meaningful. This visit definitely felt like paying my respects to a legend. The gift shop is great as well--I picked up a vinyl before leaving, and they also have plenty of shirts and memorabilia. The staff was excellent, the museum itself is clean and well maintained, and the overall ambiance and service were fantastic. I absolutely loved my visit and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area--especially fans of Selena.

We visited the Texas State Aquarium on an impromptu trip after extending our stay in Port Aransas,…read moreand we are so glad someone recommended it to us! The aquarium is large and offers plenty to see, but it is still manageable enough to enjoy in just a few hours. What impressed us most was how clean, spacious, and well managed everything was. Even though we visited during the busy Labor Day weekend, it never felt overcrowded. There was a wide variety of exhibits, and the interactive experiences were fantastic. The dolphin show was especially fun, and our kids loved touching the stingrays. The staff members were knowledgeable, kind, and engaging, which made the experience even better. The outdoor splash pad was another huge highlight. Our kids had an absolute blast, wore themselves out, and slept for most of the drive home, which every parent can appreciate! We have visited other aquariums that felt crowded and poorly organized, but the Texas State Aquarium was the complete opposite. It was clean, thoughtfully designed, family-friendly, and extremely well run. Our entire family had a wonderful time. Highly recommended, an 11 out of 10 for us!

Let me start by saying this place is EXPENSIVE. They charge $50 per person just to walk through the…read moredoor after you already paid for parking. Fortunately, my wife and I are members of the San Antonio Zoo so we got in for half price. It still cost me about $200 for the whole family, even though I knew we would only be there for about three hours due to the baby's schedule. Was it worth it? I'd say it was. My grandson really seemed to enjoy wandering through the place looking at things. One exception is the dolphins. We saw them from the underground viewing area, and they were just too big and scary for him. His favorite thing was a found tank with fish swimming around and around in a circle. He ran around it for about twenty laps since we were the only ones there. My biggest takeaways were these: 1) the famous octopus is no longer there. 2) The seahorse tank was empty. They are evidently extremely hard to keep alive. 3) The staff here is fantastic. I realized it was a slow day without any crowds. But, anyone we talked to gave us their complete attention and answered all of our questions. I think this is a great place for a rare visit while in the area. I doubt that my family would visit much at all, if we lived in Corpus. It is priced too high for a lot of families. If you are going, look for possible discounts and coupons.

Touring the ranch marks that item off my Texas Bucket List! It was everything I thought it would…read morebe and more. Our driver/tour guide, Danny was delightful!!! Not only did he have first hand experience since he retired from decades of service at King Ranch but he was so kind, personable, and knowledgeable. Thank you, Danny for making our visit so special.

Glad I went but wouldn't return or really recommend. Tour is 90 minutes only because the driver…read moremakes frequent stops to tell stories I expected to see at least a demonstration of ranch life (maybe roping?) but all you see is grassland A few horses and cattle visible but you can see that anywhere . You see a few historic buildings but not able to photograph could at least stop and allow guests to get a photo . Tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. This was in my Texas bucket just since moving here 3 years ago and I was disappointed.

Following a day of getting sundrunk on the beach, we spent an overcast day of our vacation checking…read moreout this glorious sanctuary for butterflies, hummingbirds, reptiles, and mosquitoes alike. Spent about an hour interacting with parrots, butterflies, a ball python, a lovely skink, observing large iguanas and turtles, beautiful orchids, and wonderful smells all around.

We spent a bit over an hour at this wonderful garden and nature center in late June. The…read moretemperature was over 90 degrees and it was very humid, or we could easily have spent more time there. If you go when it's hot, bring water. Mosquito repellent is also a good idea but if you forget it, it's sold in the visitor center. When you pay for admission, you get an arm band and a crude map. We wished the map was better. At least one part of a pathway was under construction, so we ended up cutting through the playground to get back. While called a botanical garden, this place is equally good for seeing birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals. Admission is very reasonable, so it's a great place to bring the kids. In the visitor center there are small caged reptiles. If there's an attendant, you might be able to pet a lizard. A blue-tongued skink was out while we were there. There are other animals in large outdoor cages, including several beautiful macaws and lizards. There is a winding path that takes you to a variety of areas on the property. Some areas, like orchids and butterflies, are within enclosures while most things you'll see are out in the open. Along the path there are a couple of elevated observation decks and lots of descriptive signage. There is an unshaded play area. There are several purple martin houses, which are fun to watch. We had hoped to see some hummingbirds in the gardens, as there was a hummingbird area with feeders and flowers they generally like, but the heat was perhaps too stifling. All in all, we found this to be a great place to visit, weather permitting. If you happen to be a member at another AHS garden, you can get in free.

This was a great place to visit for a few hours while in Corpus Christi! We came first thing in…read morethe morning at 10 am when they opened. We got street parking right across from the entrance. When we left at 1:15, it was much more crowded! People were at the little beach area, and a bunch visiting the USS Lexington! We really enjoyed the entire history! The restorations that were in progress and those completed on the flight deck. On the flight deck, there is so many great planes to see and read about. On the aft of the flight deck, we saw an arrow and stairs to the arresting gear room that had the arresting equipment. (how they stop the landing aircraft within a few hundred feet). It was a wonderful little area that I think many miss. When you climb back out, you're right back on the landing deck. You can the. Go,to,the pilot house. There was also a 3D air carrier movie that was absolutely amazing! Well worth admission to see this part of history!

We enjoyed this tour! It was HOT I don't know if it's because of the day we went or bc the boat is…read moreon water but it was Hot lol. So I recommend bringing a hand fan and wearing light clothes. Getting to go up and down, see everythinggggggg, and have it explained was really cool. They have plenty of picture opportunities set up all around. You can touch things to make it more real. They also have a 3D theater that you can go in and watch the documentary. Our boys had a lot of fun!

Lots of amazing art that's for sale and a few studios. I took lots of pics and I'll share a few or…read morea couple dozen, they are worth the look. Next time we visit we'll go earlier so we can look at all the cool stuff.

Food was excellent. Service eh! We arrived shift change &…read moreour server was a lil overwhelmed

Nice museum. Very interesting space with lots of possibilities. There were some parts that were…read morereally nice, but I found myself somewhat underwhelmed. It was easy to get around in the museum and the items were well marked. In some cases, I found it would have been nice to have more of the back story. I even found the Gift Shop lacking, particularly in fridge magnets. The museum is one exhibit in amongst a few attractions. I did not find they were well promoted at all.

Very small for the price of admission but it's free in the weekends in the summer and they do…read morechange the art in the main room only , but I wish they would update all the artwork not just some especially in the 2nd floor they have the same exhibits !

Awesome little slice of South Texas History. Lots of interesting artifacts to browse. Very polite…read morelady was there to talk with my father and I. Dad grew up in Alice and I spent many years there but never stopped by the museum. If you have the time stop in for a bit.