A tidy museum offering an abbreviated history of Port Aransas community. It's a quick walk through…read morethat won't demand huge hunks of time to peruse. Dawdling slow, reading placards, taking some pictures, & talking with the very friendly volunteer on site, it took only about an hour for me to see the displays on the lower floor of this Sears kit house from back in the day when a whole house could be a DIY project. Upper floor is admin spaces. If you're looking to fill a quick time slot in your schedule, this museum may well be your jam.

Absolutely fascinating history of Port Aransas on display. The folks that work here are all locals…read morewith great knowledge and stories. Thousands of photographs going back a 100 years to look through. Incredible artifacts to look at. They even have a gift shop with hard to find books and art for sale. This was the second time we've been there. This time they had a surfing display. The history of surfing in Port A goes back to the early 60s. I've been surfing for almost 30 years and I learned a lot. They had some really nice classic boards, memorabilia, artwork, stories, and tons of photos. We really enjoyed it. You should stop in here whenever you visit Port A. You will be blown away.

The art is really nice! I was actually pleasantly surprised. I had such a good time taking a look…read moreat all the wonderful pieces especially Dorothy Hood. The only thing that bothered me was the etiquette of some of the other attendees. Some of them were really loud and commenting loudly on each piece which kind of took away from my experience. They also happened to have a dance performance from the Texas AMA inside which is cool, power to all arts including dance but it was distracting and smack dab in the middle of some interesting pieces I would've liked more time with before my flight. Elizabeth's was a cool restaurant. The blood orange ahi tuna was really delicious like spot on. My martini was okay. They didn't have olives and I've had better being from vegas. Prices are fair though and the staff is decently nice. Lots of crying babies in there when I went though which kind of killed the artsy vibe I was hoping for but I guess that happens in a touristy part of town in Texas. Overall it was nice I'm just a sensitive person and enjoy quiet to ponder art and eat my meal so consider that if you're traveling solo and are similar I suppose. Gift shop was cool and I had a nice chat with the lovely lady in there. And the security guard was cool, he let me store my luggage with him. It's a quick walk over from the convention center so if you want a little art time and a quick drink and meal that's super convenient, it's kind of a no brainer.

Opens late for Buc Days. Well thanks for ruining my day off . Was ready to relax and enjoy Art. Not…read moreso much thanks to Buc Days.

Cute garden that maybe better in spring/fall. The TX heat def showed for the plants and no rain in…read moresight kept things pretty droopy. The orchid greenhouse had a ton of plants, with only a few in bloom. Favorite part was the butterfly enclosure as there were quite a few out and about. Rose garden didn't have much in bloom either. I would like to return in an off season to see how things do without the 100 summer temps.

I and three friends went to the South Texas Botanical Garden and was disappointed because it was…read morerather small. We observed snakes and other creatures in a small room. We saw four parrots and the attendant was able to entice them to speak and that was one of the most entertaining parts of our visit. I believe the most entertaining part of the day were the beautiful flowers that had bloomed and there were a lot of them. We entered the enclosed butterfly area and that was entertaining although there were not that many butterflies. We took a lot of pictures throughout the tour. We walked the grounds for a a while and left. I guess I expected a greater variety of plants and presentation. Other cities in our country with Botanical Gardens have been a lot nicer. Also I hope the South Texas Botanical Garden is improved and more funds are directed in that venture.

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!

Excellent place to visit with much information that explains Corpus Christi. The staff was very…read morehelpful and knowledge of the history of items in the museum. Perfect place to visit with kids. Restrooms are very clean and family-friendly.

Wow what an experience. This is a classic in the aircraft carrier world. The museam allows you to…read moretour a significant portion of the ship. We truly enjoyed the experience. The recommendation was to tour all the public levels and then go so the movie (which is no additional charge) at the end. Be ready to climb some steps and do a lot of walking. The have a single elevator however that only goes one floor. It's not really an accesable museum. We spent many hours on our selfguided tour. It took almost an entire day. I'm sure, if you don't have the time, you can speed it up but we were not in a hurry.

By far the best tourist attraction in Corpus Christi is the USS Lexington. If you're a museum lover…read moreor a military history fan, this place is an absolute must-visit. Plan to spend about 3-4 hours if you want to explore every level, read the exhibits, and fully experience everything the ship has to offer. Admission was only $20, and the value is incredible. You can climb all the way to the top of the ship, and they even have a "walk the plank" experience where you step off the side of the ship (safely, of course). There are tons of interactive and 3D-style exhibits throughout, making it fun for families, kids, and history buffs alike. I genuinely enjoyed myself and would definitely go back. If you're in Corpus Christi, this is the highlight of the city.

Thoughtful and beautiful displays mostly focusing on the LaSalle failed attempt at colonization…read more The artifact collection is amazing especially the cannons recovered from the failed Fort St Louis. The forensic reconstruction of those who perished along with their biographies was thought-provoking. The gift shop had many amazing books and the staff was both professional knowledgeable and friendly. Being able to visit a museum like this for absolutely free or just give a donation was an amazing delight.

I could not find this museum. The area my GPS lead me to was under construction and there was no…read moresign for the museum.

I haven't been here in 10 years and love seeing all the improvements. I should start off with the…read moresaying that each ticket is $50 a person now. We stayed for about 3 hours and watched the Dolphin and shark shows. There's a lot of things to see and love all the interactions! It was so cool to be up close and personal with the flamingos! The dolphin show was really cute! Parking was $7 and we went early to park in the lot. We had a great family visit!

My nephew wanted to come to this aquarium and we were able to get tickets for the family last…read moreminute. The staff were very nice and helpful. They had people that were well informed about the animals and even told stories about most of the animals and where they came from (some were rescued and also cared for by the vets). The place was very well kept and organized. It was easy to figure out where you were at and even where to find animals. They had different sections where you can take your kids to play outside(a mini water park area and a park for them to run around). I also did like how they had different times when they do shows to talk about the animals and some you could even pet like the sting rays. Their fish tanks were really cool to me, especially the one where you can walk through and see even sharks/fish swim above you. The area with the different birds were cool too and loved how they did each section different themes to fit where the animals are from. My family really enjoyed their time here and happy to have stopped by here. It really only took a few hours to see everything and was worth the stop. Definitely good place to visit if you have kids.

8/23/2025: Nice little museum. We visited on a Saturday afternoon. No cost for the self guided…read moretour, but they do recommend donating $5 per person. The gentleman who greeted us was very friendly. We didn't have cash for the suggested donation, but we were introduced to the QR code on the wall and were able to donate that way. We spend a little under an hour in the museum. It is some, but they have a lot of neat Texas items inside. There is also an observation deck on the third floor that faces the marina. Parking is free along the street and just steps away from the entrance. We enjoyed out day learning more about maritime.

The guy at the front counter was very helpful snd knowledgeable. There was no fee and it was very…read moresmall but quaint. I really enjoyed the exhibit about the navy.I loved the video about the texas navy and how informative it was. I learned a lot. The view from the top was very pretty. I think my favorite thing was the old life raft that I saw.I really liked the curator that we talked to and all. He was very knowledgeable about the maritime and the navy and the marine life. The stock less anchor was cool. The curator talked to us for about fifteen ti twenty museums. He was very knowledgeable. The restaurant paradise key is part of this area. I learned so much and want to learn more.

We came here on the recommendation of the city website. It's a small but nice art museum. There was…read morea dedicated art showing of one artist. The docent mostly stuck to her phone call so we never really spoke. Parking is streetside so it can be a bit tricky.

An amazing museum! This FREE museum looks like a morgue. It's not. It was left to the city by some…read morephilanthropist, and is a great asset for Victoria. This museum doesn't seem to have a permanent collection. Instead, it houses a continuous array of touring exhibitions. You can eat and drink in the gallery! When I came, two women had gotten lunch to go from Dairy Queen down the street, and were enjoying their Belt Busters in front of a magnificent work of art in the cool breeze of the air conditioning. For my visit, they had an exhibition of linoleum etchings. It was really cool, because they had a couple of places where you could sketch your own linoleum tile to try it out. They have a gift shop here, with high priced works of art, but you're not going to find this stuff anywhere else. It seems that they have a little bar in the back for parties and events. Parking is only available on the street, but when I went, there wasn't a big crowd, so it was easy. The gallery attendant was extremely nice and welcoming, and went on to explain the history of the museum and a bit about the artist. I was really impressed, and can't wait to return for the next exhibition!