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.

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.

I've driven past it over the years, and I decided to check it out. Bought my $10 ticket and I…read moreasked an honest question about a stamp. The c*nt with the short blonde hair decided to have a little fun. She said I could go out, come back in and get charged another $10. That was my stamp. What a rude A-hole b*tch. The fair itself was kind of ratty, with typical "fair food." $25 for the tee-shirt. The kids seemed to be having a great time on the rides. So, if you have kids, it might be worth going; otherwise, "No."

Crab races! This is an annual event at the park in front of…read morethe Rockport Harbor. Ever fall, the city of Rockport sets up large tents, invites world-famous music acts in, and parties on down! This is a great opportunity to get to know the character of Rockport. It's an artistic, eclectic community, and the festival shows this off! There's all kinds of great art booths selling cool paintings, clothing, signs and other great works of art. All the greatest local businesses come out and show off their wares! There is also a gumbo competition! Rockport is known for its seafood- the gumbo here is heavenly. You can go to the competition, and get cups for a few bucks each and try them all. The live music is always on key- with different acts each night. It focuses on country music. There's also a midway, where you can ride the rides! Loopty-loops and Gravitrons abound! Yeehaw! There's plenty of restrooms and lots of beer available (all of it is in 16oz containers!) Be sure to check out this festival and see the best of Rockport!

Wonderful small Asian culture museum! Lots of history and love from the friendly staff.read more

Konichiwa, Y'all! This is a cool museum right in Downtown…read moreCorpus Christi that takes you across Asia to learn all about the different cultures that makes up the continent! I came here for Smithsonian Museum Day, where admission is FREE!! The museum opened up its galleries for the public and had demonstrations, displays and events going on! The downstairs area consists of the main galleries and the gift shop. I felt that the prices at the gift shop were quite reasonable if you're in the need for Asian stuff for the home to feng shui is up, or for some jade jewelry. The design of the museum was quite interesting, with a neat walkway that is reminiscent of the Royal Palace in Seoul to the Korean wing, and windows that look out on samurai statues and bamboo gardens! It's quite idyllic. The museum had all kinds of cool, interesting things to check out. While we were there, a docent was giving a talk on Asian weapons! Hiiiiya! Upstairs is accessible with an elevator, and has a library and a doll collection from Japan. Apparently, the founder of the museum was a lady from the area who was retired, loved to travel, and struck it rich with oil. She continued to travel, buying cool stuff she came across, and writing journals about her experience. The upstairs library has all of her writings on catalog, which range from intricate details about mundane aspects of her trip, to in-depth looks at culture and fashion. The collection of Japanese dolls she amassed is quite impressive. A docent was happy to walk us through the collection, pointing out the highlights and significance of the collection. My favorite was the Japanese doll of Richard Nixon! Sock it to Me!!! Parking was easy, and the museum is located amid a bunch of other local attractions, making it a cool quick stop to scope out the culture!

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.

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!

What a wonderful museum! Definitely try to stop in here. The people running this place are…read moreknowledgeable about the history of the area. It is a very large museum for such a small town. They have lots of cool historical photographs and memorabilia from the area and some fossilized dinosaur poop! Lots of gem and mineral specimens displayed. Arrowhead display as well. Antique clothing and other artifacts. Also, the building is an old bank so there's that too!

Annual Dia De Los Muertos fiesta in Corpus Christi is one the best to attend. I highly recommend…read morethis experience. There is always so much entertainment that's virtually free and well worth the trip to CC. Food from local restaurants and vendors is also really good.