Cool museum with beautiful gardens! I came to the grounds…read moreof this museum for the Hummingbird Festival brunch! At this event, they had tables set up in the gardens, around the gazebo in the center. We got to take in the wonderfully catered brunch, while checking out all the hummingbirds, and the flowers they have growing! The gardeners have thoughtfully identified each type of plant growing in the garden, so you can look up more info on them later! Smart! They have statues and birdfeeders, and the gardens are official Monarch butterfly way points and stopping grounds. Inside the museum, you'll find a bunch of information on Connie Hagar, who set up the first Rockport nature preserve, and a bit on the history of the Key Alegro development. It shows a bunch of historical artifacts, and some stuff on the wildlife of the area. Interesting! The Aransas County area has long been a destination for nature lovers, and this area expresses the local love for the natural aspects of this coastal county. The museum is ADA accessible, and has ample air conditioning and clean restrooms. When I went, it was free admission to the museum, because we were there for an event. Not sure if it's free or open every day... I'm glad I came in! I certainly learned more about the development and history behind the area! Thanks to the History Center for making us feel welcome and providing such great grub! Yum!

The educational posters are so well done. I learned more about the Rockport community from the…read moretime line of events. I can not wait to go back again.

Coast is G.O.A.T.! (Greatest of all time) This is a great…read morelittle gallery! This coastal-themed gallery is in a nice little retail space, right across from the Winery on the Bay in the Rockport Arts District. They keep regular hours, but they also have a monthly Arts Walk that the Arts Council coordinates, and they stay open late, serve up some wine, beer and cheese, and show off their greatest works! I really enjoyed the nautical themed paintings, as well as the ones of the local Aransas County wildlife. They also do frames, which look really neat! The owner, Mike was super friendly, let the dog come on in too! The shop was super clean, well lit and fun to visit! Rockport has a reputation for being a funky arts town, and this gallery does a great job of representing!

Friendly service, affordable pricing, and knowledgeable of many different print options available…read more I enjoyed talking to Mike who is owner/operator - he's an artist and a friendly customer oriented individual. Highly recommend using his services or even just stopping in to see what a few local artists are offering to capture the essence of the third coast.

First Gallery I walked in this morning and right off the bat it was great. Fairly high quality…read morerepresentation of local artist. Wind Way is a cooperative and the " artist on duty" Shelly was interesting to talked to and very helpful. I left with several things including a piece of pottery as a gift. This is a quality shop. Definite go in Rockport.

A cute little gallery along the Arts District of Rockport…read more This place sells mostly women's stuff- things like belts with skulls and rhinestones, purses made out of fringed leather, and necklaces and jewelry. While I personally didn't find anything that I needed to have in there, it's a very nice little shop with lots of powerful air conditioning, and a nice lady who was happy to let us stroll through, checking out all their wares. They have a large selection of local artists, doing cool and innovative things! They have a variety of media- jewelry, accessories, stuff for the kitchen, closet, and paintings. The shop was clean, and parking is easy! The prices were quite reasonable, and all the stuff was quite interesting. This shop is of many cool little art galleries along the main drag in Rockport. It's a fun way to get some culture in while you're at the beach!

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.

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.

Support the arts and visit your local galleries featuring local artists and their works…read more Cool space with a gift shop selling shirts, stickers, and posters with local images celebrating local artists, artwork, and culture.

I love this little Gallery! The artwork is always fresh and inventive, and very inspirational to…read moresay the least. They have a wonderful little gift shop in which the work of the artists that work in the studios upstairs showcase their pieces for purchase. That is not to say that only fine art work is sold here, however - they have a great number of small keepsakes, souvenirs, and functional art (among other things) that make wonderful additions to any home, or perfect and personal gifts. If you haven't been here - even if you are not an art enthusiast - I highly recommend checking it out!

Looking for an eclectic selection of items? Not sure what you're looking for and aren't afraid to…read morebrowse? Then this is the place for you. A mish mash of just about any kind of knick knack you could think of can be found here. From jewelry to lamps to furniture to dishes. You never know what you will find. There may be a hidden treasure on the next shelf or table.

Love this fun store with its eccletic array of clothing, art, furniture, jewelry and local beachy…read moredecor!

One of the best home tours I've been to. Our docent, Pam, was so friendly and knowledgeable…read more Appreciated her cantor as well. The house, itself, is beautiful and the history of the Fulton family is very intriguing. Built to withstand the test of time in a place that hurricanes frequent. The grounds are lovely as well. Glad to see this architectural gem being preserved for future generations.

8/23/2025: Highly recommend. $7.00 per person, self guided, nice staff with historic information…read moreand able to answer questions. I recommend seeing the inside of the home first and then touring the basement. They started building the home in 1874 and moved in during 1877. The family lived in the home until 1895. The home had many modern updates most homes did not have in that time period. It is beautiful and I love the history. Parking is free. They have a small gift shop in the ticket area.