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A WorldWeb.com travel guide to Museums in Gulf Coast, Texas.
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    McNamara Historical Museum
    For a comprehensive view of the local history, visit the McNamara Historical Museum in Victoria, TX.
    Address: 503 N. Liberty Street Victoria  TX  USA  77901-6534
    Telephone 1 361 575-8227 
     

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    El Campo Museum of Natural History

    The local environment and natural world is explored at the El Campo Museum of Natural History.
    Address: 2350 N. Mechanic El Campo  TX  USA  77437
    Telephone 1 979 543-6885 
     

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    Matagorda County Museum
    The Matagorda County Museum is located in Bay City and explores the local history through exhibits and educational displays.
    Address: 2100 Ave F Bay City  TX  USA
    Telephone 1 979 245-7502 
     

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    Cool Cats Toy Museum

    Address: 9450 S Padre Island Dr. #4 Corpus Christi  TX  USA  78418
    Telephone 1 361 939-9957 
     

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    Texana Museum Edna

    Open Tuesday to Friday from 1pm-5pm, the Texana Museum in Edna features a view of local history.
    Address: 403 N. Wells Edna  TX  USA  77957
    Telephone 1 361 782-5431 
     

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    Conner Museum

    The Conner Museum offers a collection of dioramas and displays that speak to the heritage of ranching in the Gulf Coast region. Located on the campus of Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
    Address: Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville  TX  USA  78363
    Telephone 1 361 593-2819 
     

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    The Heritage Museum at Falfurrias

    The Heritage Museum at Falfurrias is located alongside the Chilsom Trail and is a repository of antique and historically important local relics.
    Address: 415 North Saint Mary's Falfurrias  TX  USA  78355
    Telephone 1 361 325-2907 
     

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    Texas Surf Museum

    The Texas Surf Museum offers visitors the chance to view surf memorabilia including classic boards from the 1960s as well as historic photos. Among many goals, the museum seeks to educate the public on Texas’ surf history and culture.
    Address: 309 N Water St. Corpus Christi  TX  USA  78401
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 361 888-7873 
     

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    Duval County Museum
    Located in San Diego, the Duval County Museum features a chronicle of the area history.
    Address: 208 E Saint Joseph Ave San Diego  TX  USA  78384-3112
    Telephone 1 361 279-2597 
     

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    U.S.S. Lexington - Museum on the Bay

    Where you can find information on "The Blue Ghost". Tours are self guided involving steep stairways. Bring comfortable shoes.
    Address: 2914 North Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi  TX  78402
    Telephone 1 361 888-4873 
     

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    Brownsville Heritage Museum
    The Brownsville Heritage Museum offers a glimpse into the past and a look at the culture of this border town. A gallery featuring historic photographs and items is also located onsite. A variety of exhibits is offered throughout the year.
    Address: 1335 E Washington St. Brownsville  TX  USA  78520
    Telephone 1 956 541-5560 
     

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    Victoria Children's Discovery Museum
    Featuring hands on displays and educational exhibits, the Victoria Children's Discovery Museum can be found on North Main Street.
    Address: 204 N. Main Street Victoria  TX  USA  77902-0089
    Telephone 1 361 485-9140 
     

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    The Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center

    This museum and educational center features artifacts from a variety of Asian countries including Japan, India, Thailand, Korea, the Philippines and Sri Lanka. The museum also hosts visiting exhibits on loan from various places such as Tokyo’s Museum of Modern Art.
    Address: 1809 N Chaparral St. Corpus Christi  TX  USA  78401
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 361 882-2641 
     

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    Rio Grande Valley Museum Harlingen
    The Rio Grande Museum offers visitors many images of history and nature through temporary exhibits on topics as varied as archaeology or agriculture, custom cowboys boots or Texas wildflowers, Gulf fish or folkart from Mexico. Changing several times a year, there is often programs and craft classes as well.
    Address: Boxwood & Raintree South Harlingen  TX  USA  78550
    Telephone 1 956 430-8500 
     

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    CAF RGV-Wing Museum

    The Commemorative Air Force Rio Grande Valley Wing Museum offers a look at the nation’s Second World War history. More than 2,000 artifacts and 15 WW II aircrafts are on display. The museum is located near the Brownsville International Airport.
    Address: 955 South Minnesota Ave Brownsville  TX  USA  78521 
    Telephone 1 956 541-8585 
     

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    Museum of the Coastal Bend Victoria

    Located on the campus of Victoria College, the Museum of the Coastal Bend features exhibits relating the multi-cultural heritage and history of the mid-coastal region of Texas. Artifacts, cannons and photographs help to educate visitors on the history of the area's early inhabitants.
    Address: 2200 East Red River Victoria  TX  USA  77901
    Telephone 1 361 582-2436 
     

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    Refugio County Museum
    The Refugio County Museum explores local pioneer history and also features science, art and pre-historical exhibits.
    Address: 102 W West St Refugio  TX  USA  78377-2433
    Telephone 1 361 526-5555 
     

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    King Ranch Visitor Center

    Founded by the same Captain King that the town is named after, King Ranch is a sprawling 825,000 acre working ranch that has been in operation since 1853. The Visitor Center offers a glimpse into the history of the area and the ranch itself.
    Address: Highway 141 West Kingsville  TX  USA  78364-1090
    Telephone 1 361 592-8055 
     

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    Brownsville Museum of Fine Art

    The Brownsville Museum of Fine Art aims to educate and encourage art through a variety of exhibits. An onsite museum store offers a selection of unique gifts and souvenir items.
    Address: 660 E Ringgold St. Brownsville  TX  USA  78520
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 956 542-0941 
     

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    Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum Harlingen
    The Iwo Jima Memorial features the original sculpture used to cast the bronze Marine Corp Memorial in Arlington, VA, depicting the raising of the US flag over Iwo Jima during World War II. The Museum displays many artifacts from the era as well as some from Desert Storm.
    Address: 320 Iwo Jima Boulevard Harlingen  TX  USA  78550
    Telephone 1 956 412-2207 
     

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    Hidalgo County Historical Museum
    This musuem is dedicated to showcasing the rich local history in Edinburg and Hidalgo County.
    Address: 121 E Mcintyre St Edinburg  TX  USA  78541
    Telephone 1 956 383-6911 
     

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    The Selena Museum

    Opened in 1998 due to fans’ suggestions, this museum pays tribute to Texas born singer Selena who was murder in 1995. Visitors to the museum can expect to see memorabilia such as the singer’s stage outfits, awards and her Porsche.
    Address: 5410 Leopard St. Corpus Christi  TX  USA  78408
    Send an Email Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 361 289-9013 
     

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    Historic Brownsville Museum

    Located in a historic 1928 building, this museum first opened its doors in 1986 and features exhibits that reflect Brownsville’s past. Among many items and artifacts, included are ranching tools, historic photographs and hand-carved pieces.
    Address: 641 East Madison St. Brownsville  TX  USA  78520
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 956 548-1313 
     

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    Museum of South Texas History
    With a focus on the early years of Texas, the Museum of South Texas History can be found on McIntyre Street in Edinburg, TX.
    Address: 121 E McIntyre Street Edinburg  TX  USA  78541
    Telephone 1 956 383-6911 
     

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    International Museum of Art and Science McAllen
    The International Museum of Art and Science in McAllen features permanent and rotating exhibits of arts, crafts, science and more.
    Address: 1900 Nolana Ave McAllen  TX  USA  78504-4121
    Telephone 1 956 682-1564