The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History is a science and history museum dedicated to immersing visitors of all ages to exploration and real-world challenges. Established in 1952, the museum is located near the Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge and the scenic harbor waterfront, and features 40,000 square feet space packed with interesting exhibits, displays, artifacts and objects from all over the world.

The Museum’s outstanding range of history and science exhibits features historical collections that tell the story of South Texas’s 500-year-old history and include decorative arts from families who lived in the area to historic shipwrecks from early explorers who crashed upon the shores. Designed to give visitors a deeper insight into the life, times and people of the region, the exhibits and displays are informative, interactive and innovative.

The mission of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History is to engage and educate the public about the history and science of the region, as well as inspire curiosity, understanding and a thirst for knowledge through world-class collections and exhibitions.

Exhibits

The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History features a range of exhibits that focus on the history and science of the region. Science-based exhibits include Seeds of Change, Paleontology, Xeriscape, Hall of Earth Science, Coastal Ecology, and Explore the Nanoverse. History-based exhibits include Corpus Christi History, Cultural Encounters, Shipwreck and the Kenedy Gallery. Children’s Wharf is a unique exhibition for young visitors, which includes interactive and immersive challenges, games and puzzles that encourage learning through play.

Funded by the Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History Science Center is a 5,000-square foot center that features a variety of larger-than-life, hands-on exhibits that focus on chemistry and engineering, DNA and cells, paleontology, math, physics, and particles. The Center also features a full-size Planetarium and other fun displays such as an infinity mirror, a musical piano stairway, and outdoor playground and picnic area with a ‘music garden’ for families.

1900 N. Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401, Phone: 361-826-4667