List of museums in South Texas facts for kids
The list of museums in South Texas helps you discover places that collect and show cool stuff like old objects, art, science exhibits, or things from history. These places are open for everyone to visit and learn from! We're not including museums that are only online. We're also including art galleries and exhibit spaces that are non-profit.
Contents
- What is South Texas?
- Discover Amazing Museums in South Texas
- Museums in Aransas and Brooks Counties
- Museums in Calhoun and Cameron Counties
- Museums in DeWitt and Frio Counties
- Museums in Goliad and Guadalupe Counties
- Museums in Hidalgo County
- Museums in Jackson and Kleberg Counties
- Museums in La Salle and Medina Counties
- Museums in Nueces and Starr Counties
- Museums in Uvalde and Victoria Counties
- Museums in Webb and Zapata Counties
- Museums That Are No Longer Open
- Want to Learn More?
- Resources
What is South Texas?
South Texas is a big area in the US state of Texas. It's generally south of and includes the city of San Antonio. To the south and west, it's bordered by the Rio Grande river, and to the east, it touches the Gulf of Mexico.
This region includes many counties, like Aransas, Atascosa, Bee, Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, DeWitt, Dimmit, Duval, Edwards, Frio, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hidalgo, Jackson, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kinney, Kleberg, La Salle, Lavaca, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Nueces, Real, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr, Uvalde, Val Verde, Victoria, Webb, Willacy, Zapata, and Zavala County, Texas.
Discover Amazing Museums in South Texas
Museums in Aransas and Brooks Counties
- Bay Education Center in Rockport, Aransas County: Learn about the nature of the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve.
- Fulton Mansion State Historic Site in Rockport, Aransas County:
This historic mansion is a special landmark.
- History Center for Aransas County in Rockport, Aransas County.
- Rockport Center for the Arts in Rockport, Aransas County: Explore all kinds of art here.
- Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport, Aransas County:
Discover the history of ships and the sea in Texas.
- Longhorn Museum in Pleasanton, Atascosa County.
- Beeville Art Museum in Beeville, Bee County.
- McClanahan House in Beeville, Bee County: This is the oldest business building in Beeville.
- Skidmore Historical Society Museum in Skidmore, Bee County:
Learn about the history of Skidmore.
- The Heritage Museum at Falfurrias in Falfurrias, Brooks County.
Museums in Calhoun and Cameron Counties
- Calhoun County Museum in Port Lavaca, Calhoun County.
- Brownsville Heritage Museum/Stillman House Museum in Brownsville, Cameron County: This historic house is a special landmark.
- Children's Museum of Brownsville in Brownsville, Cameron County: A fun place for kids to learn and play.
- Commemorative Air Force Rio Grande Valley Wing Museum in Brownsville, Cameron County: See World War II history, vehicles, and aircraft.
- Costumes of America in Brownsville, Cameron County.
- Freddy Fender Museum in San Benito, Cameron County: Learn about the famous musician Freddy Fender.
- The Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum in Harlingen, Cameron County.
- Historic Brownsville Museum in Brownsville, Cameron County: Another historic landmark in Brownsville.
- Iwo Jima Museum in Harlingen, Cameron County: Learn about the Battle of Iwo Jima.
- Market Square Research Center in Brownsville, Cameron County.
- Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park in Brownsville, Cameron County:
Explore the site of a historic battle.
- Port Isabel Lighthouse in Port Isabel, Texas, Cameron County:
This historic lighthouse is a special landmark.
- Port Isabel Historical Museum in Port Isabel, Cameron County.
- San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum in San Benito, Cameron County.
- San Benito History Museum in San Benito, Cameron County.
- Stillman House and Heritage Museum in Brownsville, Cameron County.
- Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum in San Benito, Cameron County.
- Treasures of the Gulf Museum in Port Isabel, Cameron County: They have a fun Children's Discovery Lab!
Museums in DeWitt and Frio Counties
- Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in Cuero, DeWitt County: A historic landmark about the famous Chisholm Trail.
- Cuero Heritage Museum in Cuero, DeWitt County: This museum is a historic landmark.
- DeWitt County Historical Museum in Cuero, DeWitt County: Another historic landmark in DeWitt County.
- Pharmacy and Medical Museum of Texas in Cuero, DeWitt County: This museum was started way back in 1845!
- Yoakum Heritage Museum in Yoakum, DeWitt County.
- Dimmit County Visitor's Center and Jailhouse Museum in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County.
- Wade House Memorial Museum in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County.
- Duval County Historical Museum in San Diego, Duval County: Learn about local history here.
- Frio Pioneer Jail Museum in Pearsall, Frio County: This old jail was built in 1884.
Museums in Goliad and Guadalupe Counties
- Berclair Mansion in Berclair, Goliad County: This mansion from the 1930s has art and antiques from all over the world.
- Fannin Battleground State Historic Site in Fannin, Goliad County:
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A historic landmark where a famous battle took place.
- Goliad State Park and Historic Site in Goliad, Goliad County:
This park is a historic landmark.
- J. A. White Family Goliad Center for Texas History in Goliad, Goliad County.
- Market House Museum in Goliad, Goliad County: This building is a historic landmark.
- Presidio La Bahía in Goliad, Goliad County:
A historic fort that is a special landmark.
- Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site in Goliad, Goliad County:
The birthplace of General Zaragoza, a state landmark.
- Eggleston House in Gonzales, Gonzales County:
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An old cabin from the 1840s.
- Gonzales County Jail Museum in Gonzales, Gonzales County:
This old jail is a historic landmark.
- Gonzales Memorial Museum in Gonzales, Gonzales County:
- Gonzales Pioneer Village Living History Center in Gonzales, Gonzales County:
See 10 historic buildings here!
- J.B. Wells House Museum in Gonzales, Gonzales County.
- Pioneer Flight Museum in Kingsbury, Guadalupe County.
- Los Nogales in Seguin, Guadalupe County:
An adobe house from 1849, a historic landmark.
- Pape's Nutcracker Museum in Seguin, Guadalupe County:
See a collection of nutcrackers and other items.
- Sebastopol House Historic Site in Seguin, Guadalupe County:
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A special historic landmark.
- Seguin Guadalupe County Heritage Museum in Seguin, Guadalupe County:
- Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage Center in Seguin, Guadalupe County: Explore a blacksmith shop, smokehouse, old schoolhouse, and general store.
- Wilson Pottery Museum in Seguin, Guadalupe County: This museum is a historic landmark.
Museums in Hidalgo County
- City of Alamo Museum in Alamo, Hidalgo County.
- Donna Hooks Fletcher Historical Museum in Donna, Hidalgo County.
- Gelman Stained Glass Museum in San Juan, Hidalgo County.
- McAllen Heritage Center in McAllen, Hidalgo County.
- Mission Historical Museum in Mission, Hidalgo County.
- Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg, Hidalgo County: This museum is a historic landmark.
- Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum and World Birding Center in Hidalgo, Hidalgo County: A great spot for birdwatching and learning about history.
- Smitty's Juke Box Museum in Pharr, Hidalgo County: See a collection of jukeboxes from Leo “Smitty” Schmitt.
- Southern Pacific Railroad Depot in Edinburg, Hidalgo County.
- Weslaco Museum in Weslaco, Hidalgo County: Learn about the area's history from old Spanish ranches to today.
Museums in Jackson and Kleberg Counties
- Texana Museum in Edna, Jackson County: Discover local history here.
- Franciscan Museum of Hebbronville in Hebbronville, Jim Hogg County: Located in the old Jim Hogg County Jail.
- Museum Foundation of Hebbronville in Hebbronville, Jim Hogg County.
- Orange Grove Area Museum in Orange Grove, Jim Wells County: A non-profit teaching museum.
- South Texas Museum in Alice, Jim Wells County: This museum is a historic landmark.
- Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame in Alice, Jim Wells County: Celebrate Tejano music here.
- Third Coast Squadron Commemorative Air Force Museum in Alice, Jim Wells County: Learn about the history of the 3rd Coast Squadron.
- Karnes County Museum in Helena, Karnes County: This museum is in a ghost town!
- St. Joseph School Museum in Panna Maria, Karnes County: See exhibits about early Polish settlers and artifacts from the church.
- Kenedy Ranch Museum of South Texas in Sarita, Kenedy County: Learn about the Kenedy family and how ranching, railroads, and oil shaped South Texas.
- Old Fort Clark Guardhouse Museum in Brackettville, Kinney County: Explore fort history, local pioneer life, and displays from African American military units like the Black Seminole Scouts and Buffalo Soldiers.
- Kinney County Heritage Museum in Brackettville, Kinney County.
- 1904 Train Depot Museum in Kingsville, Kleberg County: This old train depot is a historic landmark.
- John E. Conner Museum in Kingsville, Kleberg County: Part of Texas A&M University–Kingsville, it covers the natural and cultural history of South Texas.
- King Ranch Museum in Kingsville, Kleberg County: Learn about the history of the famous King Ranch.
- South Texas Archives in Kingsville, Kleberg County: Connected to the Texas A&M University-Kingsville library.
Museums in La Salle and Medina Counties
- Brush Country Museum in Cotulla, La Salle County.
- City of Shiner Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum in Shiner, Lavaca County: This museum is a historic landmark.
- Lavaca Historical Museum in Hallettsville, Lavaca County.
- Grace Armantrout Museum in George West, Live Oak County: Focuses on local history.
- Fort Duncan Museum in Eagle Pass, Maverick County: A historic landmark.
- McMullen County Historical Museum in Tilden, McMullen County: You can see their archived items by appointment.
- Landmark Inn State Historic Site in Castroville, Medina County:
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A state and national historic landmark.
- Medina County Museum in Hondo, Medina County.
- Shooting Star Museum in Devine, Medina County: See old airplanes, aviation items, antique cars, and old farming equipment.
- Steinbach Haus Visitor Center in Castroville, Medina County: This house was built in France in the 1600s and given to Castroville in 1998!
Museums in Nueces and Starr Counties
- Art Center of Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Nueces County: A community art center with galleries.
- Art Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi, Nueces County:
Features many different styles of American art.
- Britton-Evans Centennial House in Corpus Christi, Nueces County: Built in 1849 by a shipping leader.
- Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History in Corpus Christi, Nueces County:
Explore 40,000 square feet of exhibits!
- Heritage Park in Corpus Christi, Nueces County:
See historic homes from Corpus Christi.
- K Space Contemporary in Corpus Christi, Nueces County: Features changing art exhibitions.
- Selena Museum in Corpus Christi, Nueces County: Learn about the famous music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.
- Port Aransas Museum in Port Aransas, Nueces County: See souvenirs and old objects from the area.
- Tejano Civil Rights Museum in Corpus Christi, Nueces County.
- Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures and Education Center in Corpus Christi, Nueces County.
- Texas Surf Museum and South Texas Music Walk of Fame in Corpus Christi, Nueces County.
- USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, Nueces County:
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Also known as "The Blue Ghost," this aircraft carrier was built during World War II.
- Real County Historical Museum in Leakey, Real County: See a log cabin, a horse-drawn hearse, and a blacksmith shop.
- Refugio County Museum in Refugio, Refugio County: Learn about local history.
- Blackland Museum in Taft, San Patricio County: Focuses on local history.
- Sinton Texas Historical Museum in Sinton, San Patricio County: Features historical objects.
- Kelsey Bass Museum in Rio Grande City, Starr County.
Museums in Uvalde and Victoria Counties
- Aviation Museum at Garner Field in Uvalde, Uvalde County: See military and civilian aircraft.
- Briscoe Art and Antique Collection in Uvalde, Uvalde County: A collection from Governor and Mrs. Dolph Briscoe.
- Briscoe-Garner Museum in Uvalde, Uvalde County:
Located in the John Nance Garner House, this is a historic landmark.
- El Progreso Memorial Library and Weisman Museum of Southwest Texas in Uvalde, Uvalde County.
- Laughlin Heritage Foundation Museum in Del Rio, Val Verde County: Learn about the history of Laughlin Air Force Base.
- Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site in Comstock, Val Verde County:
A historic landmark with an interpretive center about Native American rock art and cave homes.
- Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center in Langtry, Val Verde County: This center is a historic landmark.
- Whitehead Memorial Museum in Del Rio, Val Verde County:
This museum is a historic landmark.
- Children's Discovery Museum of the Golden Crescent in Victoria, Victoria County: A fun museum just for kids!
- Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art in Victoria, Victoria County: See modern art here.
- Museum of the Coastal Bend in Victoria, Victoria County: Learn about the history of Texas' mid-coastal region.
- Nave Museum in Victoria, Victoria County:
Features works by architect Atlee Ayers and other exhibits.
Museums in Webb and Zapata Counties
- Casa Ortiz in Laredo, Webb County: This historic house is a special landmark.
- Imaginarium of South Texas in Laredo, Webb County: A children's museum with lots to explore.
- Laredo Center for the Arts in Laredo, Webb County: Located in Market Square.
- Rio Grande Republic Capitol Building in Laredo, Webb County:
This historic building is a special landmark.
- Texas A&M International University Art Gallery in Laredo, Webb County.
- Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum in Laredo, Webb County: Part of the historic San Agustín area.
- Washington's Birthday Celebration Museum in Laredo, Webb County: Learn about the huge two-week celebration for George Washington's birthday!
- Willacy County Historical Museum in Raymondville, Willacy County: Located in the old Raymondville High School.
- Mertens Frontier Ranch Store and Museum in Zapata, Zapata County: An interesting collection on the way to the Falcones Reservoir.
- Zapata County Museum of History in Zapata, Zapata County: Features local history and old objects.
Museums That Are No Longer Open
- Alamo Village in Brackettville: This was a movie set that also had a John Wayne Western Museum. It closed in 2010.
- Cool Cats Toy Museum in Corpus Christi.
Want to Learn More?
- List of museums in Texas
- List of museums in East Texas
- List of museums in the Texas Gulf Coast
- List of museums in North Texas
- List of museums in the Texas Panhandle
- List of museums in Central Texas
- List of museums in West Texas
Resources
- Texas Association of Museums
- Texas Association of Museums (Archived)
- Historic House Museums in Texas
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