TLDR: Large gallery space that showcases local artists (all art for sale). Totally free to enter…read more Small but charming sculpture garden outside. This is a large gallery space that showcases a variety of local artists. The upstairs area was dedicated to a specific artist while the downstairs was a mix. All the art was for sale. There was also a small gift shop (saw a few cute items). Finally, a small but lovely sculpture garden outside. As usual, the art is hit or miss (subjective, obviously) but as an artist myself, I always appreciate the promotion of local artists. It really feels like the focus here is to promote artists and encourage artistic community. Love that there is no entrance fee especially since I have two small children so you never know how quickly they'll get bored or cranky. We sometimes have to leave abruptly or move quickly. No fee helps a lot. Staff was very friendly.

I've been in a lot of municipal art gallery/museums large and small and this one may be the best…read moreoverall. Brand spanking new,it replaces the small original arts center in the marina, destroyed by Hurricane Harvey. This is an impressive structure for a small town. Built to withstand hurricane conditions,the cement and steel piers go down 60 feet to hit bed rock. The two story modern structure is archetectally appealing,roomy, comfortable and operated by a caring staff. 3 large galleries with one dedicated to local artist . Don't miss this treasure if you're in Rockport. Go!

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.

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.

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!

I finally got down to see the Selena Museum. It's about 45-60 minutes to get through filled with so…read moremuch memorabilia from her releases, fan art, childhood dolls, celebrity pictures, wardrobe drawings, even her red Porsche! I loved seeing her Grammy and Go Tejano awards among so many more. I got choked up on seeing so many of her outfits from her videos, performances, and award ceremonies. Seeing her microphone with her red lipstick on it and her MAC makeup line made me tear up. The fan art was so impressive. Her famous purple outfits from her live performances. I will say that the initial presentation that was given was good but there was too much mention of JLO. She might be relevant now but JLO would not be where she is without the part of Selena. Selena is iconic! I would love to hear more about the songs Selena recorded there in her studio. Even if it was just a few, I'd love to hear more about her songwriting and recording process. It was cool seeing where she recorded and hearing about the analog equipment. It was well worth it and a necessary must see if you're in CC!

It wasn't bad, as an adult I wish I had more time to read everything, for the kids I wish there was…read moremaybe more interactive stuff but it was all in all interesting. A little dash of this, that and the other tid bits of history.

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!

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.

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!

My first time visiting it was nice but I did get a bit dizzy going down into the lower parts of…read morethe ship be mindful of this is you have any medical issues since the pressure changes and some of the staircases are very narrow if you don't pay attention you can fall also if you are claustrophobic this might not be enjoyable for you . Otherwise it's very informative and makes for a great visit. Great for veterans and military families . For myself it was okay as a one time visit !