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South Texas Institute for the Arts

1902 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX
361/825-3500
Corpus Christi, TX
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Ranked #15 of 31 attractions in Corpus Christi
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: A striking, all white building on the water, this art museum was voted one of the best in southern Texas. Although permanent exhibits feature art from...... more » Owner description: A striking, all white building on the water, this art museum was voted one of the best in southern Texas. Although permanent exhibits feature art from the region, the museum is known for its rotating exhibits of fine art work in different mediums. « less
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Arkansas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great Space”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

The view was outstanding and the permanent collection was fairly impressive, but there was way too much kids art. Not enough serious art. The grounds have a really nice fountain that is a must see even if you don't go inside. More

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Madison, South Dakota
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88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
“A nice smaller-city art museum in a beautiful facility”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011
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This museum is one of several museums and other exhibits in the Corpus Christi downtown waterfront area. It is housed in a building that itself is worthy of exhibition. We were fortunate enough to see a touring photography exhibit "The Art of Caring: A Look at Life Through Photography" and I encourage anyone in the area to see it before... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“A Hidden Gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2011
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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. It's 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,... More

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Berlin, Germany
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Indeed, a very interesting building.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2007
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The art collection is not too exciting (but worth going through), but the building layout, the light, the views of the Gulf (strangely, USS Lexington dominates the views from many windows) are all excellent. More

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