Things to do in Rockport, Texas (TX): The Best Museums

May 5, 2022 Alida England

On the eastern coast of Texas, Rockport is a relaxing town with plenty of visitor attractions. The Fulton Mansion, overlooking Aransas Bay, showcases Second Empire architecture and is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Also visit the Texas Maritime Museum, the Rockport Center for the Arts and Rockport Beach Park, a great place for swimming or fishing.
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1. Rockport Art Center

106 S Austin St, Rockport, TX 78382-2604 +1 361-729-5519 [email protected] http://www.rockportartcenter.com
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4.5 based on 94 reviews

Rockport Art Center

Reviewed By joellenf2018

Although Hurricane Harvey destroyed the former Gallery, a smaller location fits the bill for the time being. Fabulous artists exhibit and call this Gallery their home. Can't wait for the new Gallery to be built that will increase the size however the staff are so wonderful and local artist are now showing at Estelle's Gallery in the interim. .

2. Texas Maritime Museum

1202 Navigation Cir, Rockport, TX 78382-2773 +1 866-729-2469 [email protected] http://www.texasmaritimemuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 185 reviews

Texas Maritime Museum

The Mission of the Texas Maritime Museum is to excite and educate the public about Texas Maritime history and artifacts. The Museum’s purpose is to offer a variety of experiences to children and adults by collecting, preserving, and interpreting items of historical interest for educational purposes; to recount Texas maritime history through artifacts, documents, and other materials of unique or historical value; and to exhibit items to further the public interest, knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of such material and related historical background. The Museum’s collections and exhibits are based on four central themes: History and Technology of offshore petroleum production and transportation History and Development of Texas seaports, maritime communities and maritime commerce along the Gulf of Mexico Exploration and Settlement history of the Texas Gulf Coast beginning with the Spanish and French The Texas seafood and fishing industry

Reviewed By kathrynm973

We went to the museum because we were interested in the artifacts from the French shipwreck LaBelle. Good collection of artifacts. We loved the outboard motor display, the shrimping industry and boats and especially the water colors of lighthouses. Not sure if any of those were temporary exhibits. The view from the top of the building is wonderful - on a clear day you can see for miles! Really good museum - not "deep" but broad, varied and informative. Take the kids!

415 S Austin St, Rockport, TX 78382-2544 +1 361-729-2900
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

The Gallery of Rockport

4. Bay Education Center

121 Seabreeze Dr., Rockport, TX 78382 +1 361-749-3161 http://www.utmsi.utexas.edu/visit/bay-education-center
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4.5 based on 86 reviews

Bay Education Center

Reviewed By smt123 - Battle Lake, United States

This place has just reopened three weeks ago, but the interactive sphere there is incredible. We could have stayed for hours. We will be back.

5. History Center for Aransas County

801 E Cedar St, Rockport, TX 78382-2914 +1 361-727-9214 [email protected] http://www.thehistorycenterforaransascounty.org/
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

History Center for Aransas County

Reviewed By archeohist

There are at least three different exhibits each year. You can visit in the winter,summer and fall to learn something different each time. Posters and artifacts tell stories about Aransas County. Small hands-on area for youth.

415 S Austin St, Rockport, TX 78382-2544 +1 361-790-9700
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Salt Flats Gallery

406 S Austin St, Rockport, TX 78382-2504 +1 361-463-1059
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

302 S Austin St, Rockport, TX 78382-2608 +1 361-729-8000 http://www.johnmartellphotography.com
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

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