2009 Migrant State Conference
Local Area Attractions
The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History collects and preserves natural and
cultural history objects with emphasis on South Texas and its place in the world. It
presents educational exhibits and programs to encourage learning related to its
collections.
The Corpus Christi Municipal Marina is the focal point of our city. It is on Corpus Christi Bay protected from the Gulf of Mexico by sandy barrier islands off the Texas Coast. The Ship Channel through Port Aransas provides easy access to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Cultural Center, one of the eleven Victorian homes of Heritage Park, operates in the 100-year-old Galván House, the national award-winning center that provides a variety of cultural programs throughout the year showcasing the artistic and cultural diversity of Corpus Christi and South Texas.
Take a tour and read about "The Blue Ghost", check the Ship's store for some fine memorabilia and gift items or make your reservations to Live Aboard for an exciting overnight stay with your youth organization. The museum is open seven days a week, except Christmas Day.
The Asian Cultures Museum and Educational Center is one of five museums in the nation and the only one in Texas. The Museum provides educational programs, as well as an extensive collection of Asian arts and crafts.
Educationally enriching and entertaining programming, with interactive exhibits that engage and inspire. The Texas State Aquarium promotes and practices environmental conservation and wildlife rehabilitation.
The Institute offers diverse exhibition and educational programs which reflect the rich
multicultural heritage of the region. Outreach and enrichment programs include
bilingual gallery talks, artist residencies, videos, dance, theatrical and musical
performances.
Padre Island National Seashore encompasses 133,000 acres of America's vanishing
barrier islands. It is the longest remaining undeveloped barrier island in the world.
The Harbor Playhouse is a non-profit community theatre with a long history of quality
productions and outstanding local talent.
View photos and get information on the historical gems of our city. You will find our history interpreted in a variety of architectural styles, as archaeological sites, as an object, a place of significance or as a person, family or group. We invite you to take a closer look at these historical sites when in the area.
Texas can take pride in being the first state to create a birding trail, serving as a model for other states. The trail is actually a coastal highway that links 310 birding sites and offers kiosks, observation platforms and helpful information to visitors.
A tranquil respite from city stress, this collection of gardens soothes the soul with walking trails, 2500 varieties of orchids, an idyllic rose garden, desert and tropical flowers, wetlands, forest and many opportunities for bird watching.
