Art Museum of South Texas
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Established in 1936, the Art Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi offers dynamic exhibitions and educational programs reflecting the region’s rich multicultural heritage.
Planning your visit
The Art Museum of South Texas sits on the Corpus Christi bayfront, and its building is the first thing to note: Philip Johnson designed the original 1972 structure in white concrete and shell aggregate, with a deliberately sculptural form and windows framing the water, and Ricardo Legorreta added a bold coloured extension in 2006. The two together make an unusually good pairing of American modernist and Mexican architectural traditions — appropriate for a border region.
The collection focuses on art of the Americas with particular attention to Texas, Mexican and Latin American artists, reflecting a city whose culture is genuinely bicultural rather than nominally so. Exhibitions rotate frequently and the programme is more ambitious than the museum's size suggests.
The bayfront location, with the harbour bridge and the water, is part of the experience.
Bookable options are entry tickets. Current availability is shown below.
Before you book
Where is Art Museum of South Texas?
Art Museum of South Texas is in Corpus Christi, United States. The map on this page marks its exact location.
Is Art Museum of South Texas free to enter?
Yes, general admission to Art Museum of South Texas is free. Guided tours and special exhibitions may still be charged separately.
What are the opening hours of Art Museum of South Texas?
Tue – Sat 10:00 – 5:00 Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 Monday CLOSED. Hours change on public holidays, so check the official site before travelling.
Do I need to book Art Museum of South Texas in advance?
Tickets can be bought on the door at quiet times, but booking ahead fixes the date and avoids the queue at busy ones. Live availability is shown on this page.