Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, Science and history museum in downtown Corpus Christi, United States.
The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History is a facility in downtown that explores regional history and natural sciences through displays and exhibits. It showcases archaeological discoveries, objects documenting South Texas development, and artifacts spanning several centuries of the region's past.
The museum preserves items from Spanish shipwrecks dating to 1554 that were discovered off the coast of Padre Island. These discoveries help explain early connections between European explorers and the region's coastal waters.
The museum displays regional artifacts that reflect how people in South Texas lived over the centuries. Visitors can see a reconstructed one-room schoolhouse and a traditional kitchen showing daily life from the 1800s.
The museum is easy to navigate with clearly organized exhibits that are straightforward to explore at your own pace. Plan to spend time viewing the different collections of archaeological finds and historical objects throughout the space.
The museum displays rare items from the French ship La Belle dating to 1684, including uniforms, cutlery, and navigation tools. These objects come from an expedition that attempted to establish a French settlement on the coast.
Location: Corpus Christi
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +13618264667
Email: ccmuseum@cctexas.com
Website: https://ccmuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 27.81030,-97.39521
Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20
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