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The Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, United States
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Jo
Review №1

One of the better art museums in Texas even if it is small. Lots to see that you won’t see in other places. The only negatives I have for it is that parking can be bad and the size. Do wish it was bigger. Now the outdoor sitting is something you won’t find in many museums. Great views of the water. I think it gets often overlooked but it’s worth your time and it’s not expensive at all.

CA
Review №2

Honestly this museum is almost better than the houston art museum. Theres a great spot outdoors to look out on the water and a lot of variety within the actual art.

As
Review №3

Loved checking out the displays here... free admission for the summer too! Woman in the gift shop was also friendly & helpful.

St
Review №4

Beautiful building right near the Gulf waters. The current exhibitions of graphite (pencil) work is really good, the impressionism exhibit include some really big names in art history. A sub-gallery of very old Mexican art is tucked away behind a corner under a giant Dale Chiluly glass sculpture.This was recommended to us for their childrens level, but that is currently closed due to Covid-19. QR tag-based guided tours are free.

Re
Review №5

Thank you staff was very helpful and polite. Enjoyed all art work.

Va
Review №6

It had some very interesting pieces and lots of different collections

Ry
Review №7

The exhibits on display are breath taking. I enjoyed the qr codes to scan and listen to the artists describe their style, process, and inspiration while viewing their works.

Al
Review №8

Really contemporary, well designed museum. Filled with lots of 3D media compared to most museums Ive seen. We found a great deal for admission of 2 on Groupon if youre a group of 2 or 4. Highly recommend seeing the Lawrence print in the main lobby. We also went on a Sunday afternoon and there was hardly anyone there - kinda nice for looking at art in my opinion.

De
Review №9

Ive always gone to this museum since I was a child. The exhibits are great. There are seven exhibits in total.

La
Review №10

Such beautiful art work, and GREAT variety! Staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful!

Ma
Review №11

The Christmas tree Forrest was beautiful. Some free items were offered. It was a free day for family and friends.

Je
Review №12

Worth going just to see the building alone. The art displays are a bonus.

Ga
Review №13

Enjoyed the Christmas Tree Forest, annual tradition.

El
Review №14

Loved my visit to the museum! The diversity of exhibits, combined with lovely views out on the deck, made for a most memorable time! Whenever I am in Corpus Christi, I will make it a point to stop by this top-notch museum to pour over their latest exhibits!

Ka
Review №15

Enjoyable and entertaining. The collections quirky and diverse. Plenty of quiet space to look and enjoy displays.

El
Review №16

One of my favorite museums in the world. It is very different from most in the things are not sorted out by periods necessarily. They also have a good collection of Ceramics and glass and sculptures, unusual in my experience when most museums are hanging paintings. I particularly like the windows looking out on the Gulf that look like art also. Fabulous Museum Store!

Da
Review №17

Corpus Christi has a nice museum in fact got nicer this weekend. My daughter took part in an art contest and she won first prize and a small scholarship.

Ca
Review №18

Very small, worth the stop if you are from corpus. Some of the art is very unique to corpus.

Do
Review №19

I enjoyed walking around the museum. Enjoyed all the art exhibits. And had lunch in the little cafe attached. It was very good also. The view of the Lexington was beautiful.

An
Review №20

Very kind staff! Nice art collection, quiet, serene. Spent an hour here just casually browsing.

Ju
Review №21

I especially enjoyed the drawing by Renoir....

je
Review №22

Absolutely loved our visit to the art museum! Staff is extremely friendly. Collections are easily accessible. The museum offers a very eclectic look at art from abstract to religion. I highly recommend.

Ab
Review №23

Beautiful place w/ decent prices. Lovely views with a lot to explore. Parking is a bit far but is handicap accessible.

Ra
Review №24

Great events going on here. Xmas tree forest,different choirs, sneak peak at A Christmas Story from Aurora Arts Theatre performers was Awesome!! Plenty if give away from HEB , Del Mar College, and the Art Museum. Staff and Volunteers were very helpful and in a festive mood. Two

Cr
Review №25

Hesters Cafe in the art museum has good food and killer views.

Bo
Review №26

Small museum, great location and views.

Sk
Review №27

Very unique and quiet, the open layout of museum compliments the mural like artworks in the center room very well. There is extreme diversity in the types of art displayed, especially so for a small museum. Not only is there beautiful pieces to enjoy but also interactive features that allow you to create your own digital painting, or the water fountain statute located outside the conference like room. This museum utilizes space phenomenally as you can find different pieces in every corner, even on the ceiling. Despite being so expansive for a small museum, its very affordable as well as we only paid 4 dollars a person. By far one of my favorite things to do in corpus, I absolutely recommend taking a look.

Ni
Review №28

Cute little art museum on the coast. The place is quite small and has limited variety of art, but they do feature a lot of local artists from corpus area and a lot of their work was interesting and creative. They also hosted some middle school and high school art creations which gave a fresh perspective on the artists of the future. The museum also has an excellent cafe where you can enjoy and coffee and enjoy the view of the ocean or the USS Lexington.

Ke
Review №29

Awesome! Made for a very enjoyable day.

Wi
Review №30

Cool little museum. Just a little bumbed that the water feature out front was not on. I believe admission was $8 per person.

Ad
Review №31

Great location, besides admiring art collections at the museum, the views to the surrounding attractions just as impressive.

An
Review №32

Lovely place to visit, they have something for everyones taste.

Br
Review №33

The kids always have an awesome time when we come to the Museum. To help with the cost they have dollar days that help share the experience with everyone. Thank you guys for keeping the Museum so awesome!

Me
Review №34

Nice little art museum and it was free for the summer due to a donation.

Ci
Review №35

Went with my boyfriend on a quick trip to Corpus. We actually had come for the coffee at Hesters (A+ on our drinks!), but we were drawn to the exhibits you see before the cafè. Architecturally its a stunning place, the service is kind, fast, and you cant beat that coffee shops oceanside view.

Ci
Review №36

One of my favorites go to places11

De
Review №37

Spacious has variety of art pieces. Fantastic location.

De
Review №38

When me and my partner visit new cities we like to check out the local art, this place did not disappoint we even got a discount with Groupon the bay views are perfect the art was perfect just wish they had a bigger selection of modern abstract art.

Th
Review №39

I love this place.

Lu
Review №40

It was a very Awsome experience !!

Sc
Review №41

Nice place to visit! Would like to see some Architectural Displays from around the world!

Ju
Review №42

Smaller than expected, but has a peaceful atmosphere

Vi
Review №43

Nice place to visit it and was free admission on our visit.

Sa
Review №44

The art was not the type I enjoy for the majority of it.

Er
Review №45

We just saw the Disney Animation exhibit and it was so cool to see that history. They also had the Christmas tree forest which was soo neat.

Fa
Review №46

Very unique art work to see great place to visit.

B
Review №47

All this time Ive lived here and never stopped by. Well its not the Louvre, but maybe our little version of it. It took an hour and a half to browse the art which today featured some tantalizing sculptures by a nationality celebrated local artist. As in any Art museum, I had some Whattha? moments, but maybe 2 at most. Actually, I left quite proud of our little metropolitan museum of art and saw just how beautifully talented in sculptured art I am not. But them..... amazing! Check it out sometime....

An
Review №48

Wonderful change of scenery for me - the art and the ocean views...... love it!

Gl
Review №49

Beautiful little museum located right on the coast. Well worth the price of admission (especially if you are a student, or another population that receives a discount). My wife and I spent a good hour or more walking through, but note we arent big art people. The parking might be a little hard to find so be sure to map it out before you head to the museum.

Su
Review №50

Very wonderful display of animation. All familar faces. Mickey Mouse to Homer Simpson to Jimmy Hendrix.

gl
Review №51

Great place to visit! Its a must see.

Ja
Review №52

It was definitely a very fun experience. Im not really a big art fan, but it was cool to see all the animations.

Pa
Review №53

Great place to walk through and see local and other artists. Right on the water. Beautiful.

Na
Review №54

We took our grandson for his first time and he liked the Christmas trees decorated by different schools.

CM
Review №55

Peaceful place to walk around! My only reason it loses a star is cause it stinks of food. They need better ventilation.

Al
Review №56

Cute lots of cute pieces, the receptionist was super cool so I bought some postcards

Ja
Review №57

Very nice to visit. Awesome art display.

Ca
Review №58

Great place even found my boy Gumby!

Jo
Review №59

We spotted the distinctive building across the bridge from the USS Lexington and decided to find out what it was. This art museum was a true pleasure to visit. Its not too large and has a nice permanent collection that was well displayed. The Art of Caring, a Look at Life Through Photography had just started and it is fabulous, stunning collection of photographs from top photographers around the country. This exhibition was definitely worth the visit. After this experience we decided we must always take in a local art museum wherever we travel.This museum is right next to a great fountain. THis is a popular local area to do family portraits and a group of dressed up teens showed up for photos while we were there.

Mi
Review №60

We saw the ad on Free art walk on the second Saturday. We arrived and found out it was misleading? We had to pay admission and could have a free tour guide? We did get 1/2 off $3 per person which was fine. Many local artists mostly Hood paintings. The upstairs was booked out (during the advertised art walk?). We didnt get to see the upstairs area. It seemed a little lacking of art based on the size of the facility? Nice outdoor viewing areas with a nice popular cafe.

Li
Review №61

Had a lovely visit and the coffee was amazing!

fa
Review №62

Amazing collection! We showed up an hour before close and they said we should be able to see everything in that time but they closed 30 mins early without warning

Iv
Review №63

Small museum very nicely done. Inexpensive, great view, nice cafe.

Ch
Review №64

I didnt see any pieces that just stopped me but still alot of really cool art and a great place to kill a day

Ja
Review №65

My visit to the Art Museum price was right. My last visit was when I was a young girl and was very impressed to see the expansion of the Museum, many memories were brought back as I walked through the old part of the museum it was pleasant. I cant wait until I go back for my next visit. Excellent hospitality by all staff.

Br
Review №66

First time ever going and loved it. My kids loved it too. Such a nice place to visit with the family.

Ga
Review №67

Pretty cool.

Ma
Review №68

Great art! Very kid friendly!

Ad
Review №69

Bit of a small collection but it is very nice with some interesting pieces

Da
Review №70

Great museum. Especially if you like religious prints. Nice break from out door activities. Worth seeing at a low price to support art in South Texas

Fa
Review №71

Visited with family for a quick weekend trip and to our amazement and surprise the museum hosted a free admission day as well as a small concert with an orchestra trio. The museum itself is very engaging and has some very interesting pieces. Definitely wish I had more than a few hours to take it all in.

To
Review №72

I went a while back and I must say this is one of the best art museums in Texas. It is just the right size and has just the right amount of work and it is beautiful. And the location is magical.

To
Review №73

We my wife and I had a great time with our grandkids lots of art to see and had fun doing crafts

Ju
Review №74

It was a great place to review except there was a section that was closed off a little bumper.

Ma
Review №75

I TOOK MY GRANDKIDS, WE LOVED ALL THE ART, SO HAPPY THEY ENJOYED EVERYTHING.. THANK YOU, THEY ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL YOUR ACTIVITIES

Co
Review №76

Great place. Very eye opening and good for groups of all ages!

Fr
Review №77

It was nice loved the Christmas tree display.

An
Review №78

Is a place where you can enjoy what is going on in the art scene and then relax with a coffee or a tea afterwards in the cafe, besides the million dollar view!

La
Review №79

Wonderful wedding reception. Beautiful place...

St
Review №80

Great and Friendly people.

J
Review №81

Great place to visit on dollar days. Its not very big, but you can pass an hour or so looking at the new exhibits.

Ab
Review №82

Great art museum, went for the family day

Pr
Review №83

Amazing place and the secerity gaurd was really nice and funny

Te
Review №84

Its fine. Nice effort, but nothing to write home about.

La
Review №85

A wonderful and thoughtful house collection with traveling works and collections from around the world as well. They also have a terrific theater for screening film. Most of which follow a Q&A style showcasing filmmaker, writer, producer and or talent. Has a restaurant and awesome views of Corpus Christi Bay and surrounding points of interest. A great place for your half-way point in the day(s) of visit to CC, or a good place for lunch. Near CC Museum of Science and History, Harbor Playhouse and American Bank Center/Selena Auditorium, Heritage Park, the Water Garden and more.

An
Review №86

Excellent prices, small enough so that you do not become overwhelmed with art. Friendly staff. Wonderful lunch spot (hesters) inside with a great view of the bay.

Ke
Review №87

I and my son use to love this place, but the prices went up drastically (I expected a gradual increase), and they need to rotate there exhibits more.

Pa
Review №88

Great, fun exhibit is showing right now, Retooled. Easy access and parking. Very good restaurant on-site.

Ju
Review №89

The cafeteria/restaurant inside is outstanding… great water view and sandwich selection is outstanding too. You do not have to pay museum fee to go to the restaurant, but also you can enjoy part of it in the way thru.

Ka
Review №90

A variety of scultures and paintings. Cafe inside has great views of the ocean.

J.
Review №91

Awesome art in an awesome setting. Staff very helpful.

An
Review №92

My children took a beginners pottery class here a few months back. They had a great time and loved their instructor Peyton! Will definitely be back for future classes

Ad
Review №93

A beautiful museum in an awesome coastal location. We particularly enjoyed the local art and cultural exhibits.

Li
Review №94

Love the art displayed here. Recently attending a wedding so the venue was a great choice. Very tastefully done.

sa
Review №95

Nice place and has a kiddie area for the kids to color, read books and play on the computer

Ze
Review №96

Great art, more for adults not kids. They have a restaurant Hesters inside if you get hungry, didnt try it but lots of people were there.

Da
Review №97

Loved the gift shop. Very interesting exhibits.

Ca
Review №98

Not very much to see

Cl
Review №99

Very nice exhibits and great place to beat the heat on this hot summer day!

Ad
Review №100

Lovely pieces of art. Elevator really big, some unique pieces of art. Watergarden was not working when i went. Sadly.

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  • Address:1902 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, United States
  • Site:http://www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org/
  • Phone:+1 361-825-3500
Categories
  • Art museum
  • Modern art museum
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–5pm
  • Tuesday:10am–5pm
  • Wednesday:10am–5pm
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:10am–5pm
  • Saturday:1–5pm
  • Sunday:Closed
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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