Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History

It can be said that Corpus Christi’s scenic shoreline is a window to the rest of the world. Gaze out at the vastness that ebbs and flows as if it was Earth’s heartbeat and you may be reminded of just how large the world is. If that thought ignites a flame of curiosity in you, then you won’t have to go far to let it burn.

Explore millions of years of South Texas and world history at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History, an attraction for all ages located in Bayfront Science Park.

This Corpus Christi museum offers more than 40,000 square feet full of fascinating exhibits showcasing 500 years of South Texas history, giving you unmatched insight into the people and cultures that have made the Lone Star State into what it is today. Immerse yourself in history and science through the museum’s many displays, special programming, the Science Center, the McGregor Gallery, the Theatre Troupe, and the oh-so-cool Geek & Chic Gift Shop. Read on to discover what you can expect at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History.

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Bring Out Your Inner Science Nerd

Roll up your sleeves for some interactive fun at the HEB Science Center, a hands-on exhibit that offers lessons about chemistry, cells, DNA, math, physics, engineering, paleontology, particles, and space. There is also a planetarium and an outdoor picnic area and playground with giant musical instruments in the Music Garden. See life-size dinosaurs and discover plant and animal fossils at the paleontology exhibit, then try to uncover your own fossils at the dino dig. You can also learn the proper methods of xeriscaping and coastal ecology.  Don’t miss the gems, minerals, and meteorites in the Hall of Earth Science. Show your youngsters how fun science can be at one of the most popular attractions in Corpus Christi.

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Discover a World of History

Step back in time at Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History’s Shipwrecked. Marvel at the recovered artifacts from Spanish ships San Esteban and Espiritu Santo, wrecked off Padre Island in 1554, the oldest excavated shipwreck in the Western hemisphere. Then browse the Smithsonian exhibit Seeds of Change, which outlines the history of the Columbian Encounter and how things like sugar, corn, potatoes, horses, and diseases transferred from one continent to another. Learn about local history, including the birth of a favorite Texas burger joint, Whataburger. Finally, enjoy a rare glimpse of historic Corpus Christi through the artistic lens of the legendary Doc McGregor in the McGregor Gallery.  

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Participate in a Special Program

The Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History offers visitors an abundance of quality programing that you’ll definitely enjoy. The Theatre Troupe brings the history and science from the museum to life with its enthralling performances. For 11 weeks in the summer, the museum offers Summer Science Camps, with a different theme each week. This is a great way to let your little ones have fun learning about dinosaurs, space, or robotics while you relax at the beach or the spa. There’s also specialty events for students and teachers, scouting groups, events for home school families, and the free monthly Science on Tap for adults where local scientists lead discussions over popcorn and drinks.

One thing’s for sure. The Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History knows how to make science and history fun and interactive for children and adults. Check it out for yourself during your next vacation in Corpus Christi.