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Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History

1900 N. Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi, TX
361-826-4667
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Type: Science Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Popular with families, the museum focuses on the history and culture of South Texas with something for everyone, including relics from a 1554... more » Owner description: Popular with families, the museum focuses on the history and culture of South Texas with something for everyone, including relics from a 1554 shipwreck, recreations of two of the three ships used for Columbus's voyage to the New World, an interactive weather station, a children's section with marine activities and numerous artifacts. « less
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North Richland Hills, Texas, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Two of us in our group really enjoy history and we were excited by the maritime exhibits, especially the wreckage from Spanish Galleons grounded on Padre Island. There were also many interactive displays for the youth. Visitors could spend a half day looking at the rocks and minerals displayed and I enjoyed the materials having to do with oil and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

While staying in Corpus Christi, we took our kids (5 and 8) to the museum. They enjoyed the tour of the boats. The adults in our group thought the boats were ok. They were in various stages of renovation at the time we were there. I think it will be great when they are complete. There were some children's maritime... More

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Lamar, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

Good for families. Maybe older elementary... Play / Discovery center was good for younger kids! Columbus' boats were really cool and neat tour.

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Marion, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

My son and I checked this museum out during a recent trip to Corpus Christi. We didn't really expect much. We were pleasantly surprised. The museum is nicely done and has a lot to check out. Plan on spending a few hours walking and looking. There's a lot to see!!!

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Spring Hill, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

The museum collection is a bit eclectic. The layout of the displays didn’t seem to flow well. I became disoriented a time or two and the map provided at admission could have been better organized. Loved the industrial science displays! The scale model of a refinery was amazing!

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Brooklyn, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

To your right as you go in is a display of minerals. It is interesting, but to the left as you enter is a really good display of historical items and details. We could have spent longer there, but they were closing the museum. The visit to the Santa Maria was fun, with good explanations of what it was like... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

This was a very pleasant and informative experience. I learned a lot about Texas coast history and the kids really enjoyed the exhibits of local wildlife and the interactive play area. There is even a full size replica of Columbus' ship that you can board with a costumed guide. There is a lovely water garden just outside the Children's area... More

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Mesquite, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

Most of the exhibits were unchanged from our visit years ago. There is hardly anything unique to the museum, but if you have never been and you need to fill some time during spring break you may as well visit. The most unique exhibit is a sad story. The Muesum owns a fleet of replica Columbus ships that were built... More

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Austin, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

Husband liked it as he is a history buff. Old shipwreck remains fascinate him. It is very close to Whatburger Field & Corpus shoreline.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

pretty nice as museums go. recommend taking the tour of(2) columbus ship replicas. they were built in spain 1992 and sailed to america. they also have one docked in the harbor.

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