Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History

Corpus Christi, like many cities, has districts where like activities are collocated.  In the case of Corpus Christi it’s the SEA (Sports, Entertainment, Art) district.  Many of the cities museums are here and an extended stay will get you into this area multiple times.  When you are here make sure you visit the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History.  The museum was established in 1957. Among its many displays covering an area of over 40,000 square feet are many artifacts found in the wreck of the Spanish ship San Estaban a cargo ship that was wrecked in a storm in the Gulf of Mexico on what is now the Padre Island National Seashore. The display includes the world's oldest mariner's astrolabe (used before the sextant) with a confirmed date of 1554. An extension to the museum opened in May 1990 to house the Shipwreck! exhibition.

The museum also has an extensive display on the Texas oil industry as long as historical artifacts.  Additionally, there is a planetarium which runs two very entertaining films on a continuous loop.  Admission to the museum is $10.95 with the standard discounts getting $3 off.