Art Museum of South Texas

Art Museum of South Texas Providing fine art access & education on the Corpus Christi bay since 1972 The Art Museum opened to the public on the Corpus Christi Bayfront in October 1972.
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HISTORY
The Art Museum of South Texas had its origins in 1945, when the City of Corpus Christi turned its Centennial Museum over to a group of local arts organizations. By the 1960s, the Museum had outgrown its space, and a group of prominent civic leaders and philanthropists began a private sector movement to fund and build a new art museum.. Internationally renowned architect Philip Johnson was

selected to design the new Art Museum of South Texas, located at 1902 North Shoreline Blvd. Constructed entirely out of white shellcrete and plaster, it seems to radiate with the strong South Texas heat and light. This was the purpose, as stated by Philip Johnson: "Light is the essence, and light coming in from all sides is especially bathing and soothing." The floor-to-ceiling windows offer a spectacular view of Corpus Christi Bay as well as the Harbor Bridge. In 1997 the Corpus Christi Creative Arts Center and Center for Hispanic Arts merged with the Art Museum under the auspices of the South Texas Institute for the Arts. Many of the programs offered by these organizations continue at the Antonio E Garcia Arts & Education Center (Garcia Center), 2021 Agnes Street, which serves as an outreach site for the Art Museum. A major expansion in 2006, designed by internationally renowned architect Ricardo Legorreta, doubled the gallery and exhibition space of the Art Museum. The expansion was funded by private sector donations and community support. MISSION
The Mission of the South Texas Institute for the Arts (the Institute), doing business as the Art Museum of South Texas, is to operate educational facilities and an art museum which advance the awareness, knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts for residents and visitors of South Texas. To meet its educational mission, the Institute will present a variety of programs which include classes, lectures, films, performances and other activities which inspire community interest in the visual arts. These programs will be offered at the Art Museum of South Texas, the Antonio E. Garcia Arts and Education Center, and other outreach venues that serve the Institute’s mission. In operating an art museum, the Institute will actively collect, conserve, exhibit, research and interpret outstanding works of visual art with particular interest in art of the Americas and of the region.

HEY ISLANDERS! Come find us at Waves of Welcome and learn about all the awesome programming we have for you. Good luck 🤙...
08/27/2026

HEY ISLANDERS! Come find us at Waves of Welcome and learn about all the awesome programming we have for you.

Good luck 🤙🏽💙💚

For a repost from Debbie Noble•3rd Thursdays at the Art Museum of South Texas are a vibe. 🙌🏽Come vibe with us 3r...
08/26/2026

For a repost from Debbie Noble

•3rd Thursdays at the Art Museum of South Texas are a vibe.


🙌🏽Come vibe with us 3rd Thursday September 17!

Last Thursday we had the best time learning from Jinsun Kim and creating traditional Korean fans. Beautiful, interesting...
08/25/2026

Last Thursday we had the best time learning from Jinsun Kim and creating traditional Korean fans. Beautiful, interesting, and perfect for this Coastal Bend heat 🥵

Join us next 3rd Thursday, September 17 for a special candle making class with Jamfresh co.. Spaces are limited. Register online now.

The Art Museum of South Texas is closed on Mondays, but you can now browse our award winning newsletter while looking fo...
08/24/2026

The Art Museum of South Texas is closed on Mondays, but you can now browse our award winning newsletter while looking for your next incredible fit Julian Gold - Corpus Christi.

🔍 The AMST newsletter contains insights on current and future exhibitions, upcoming education programs, new acquisitions, art studies, and our favorite moments at the Art Museum!

Art Museum members receive the newsletter straight to their 📬 one of several perks. Can’t get your hands on a hardcopy but still curious? Check out our digital newsletter located on our website’s homepage.
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We have a fun list of new vendors popping up tomorrow 5:30-9:00PM thanks to and of course free admission ALL DAY throug...
08/19/2026

We have a fun list of new vendors popping up tomorrow 5:30-9:00PM thanks to and of course free admission ALL DAY through extended hours thanks to AEP Texas

Don’t say we didn’t tell ya!

Check out fun events this weekend, including 3rdThursday at the Art Museum of South Texas and "Young Frankenstein" at Aurora Arts Theatre. See link below ⬇️

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When you’re all dressed up, there is only one place to go…💖 at the Art Museum.👠nora xiomara ☻ Shyqeri Kuqi
08/19/2026

When you’re all dressed up, there is only one place to go…

💖 at the Art Museum.

👠nora xiomara ☻ Shyqeri Kuqi

Join us August 20 for Third Thursday presented by AEP Texas and organized by Weird Corpus!👀 Free admission all day to th...
08/18/2026

Join us August 20 for Third Thursday presented by AEP Texas and organized by Weird Corpus!

👀 Free admission all day to the Art Museum, last chance to view Woody Gwyn 😭

Enjoy a vendor market, pop-up food court, and banging beats by John D. Garcia 🎶

🧘🏾‍♂️ Sign up for Yoga in the Galleries with Water Dog Yoga, SUP & Barre

Never been? Family friendly atmosphere, art activities, and a chance to meet new organizations around the Coastal Bend.

Meet us at the Art Museum 8/20 🕰️ 5:30-9PM

📢The Art Museum was affected by the widespread power outages downtown yesterday. We appreciate visitors’ patience as we ...
08/16/2026

📢The Art Museum was affected by the widespread power outages downtown yesterday. We appreciate visitors’ patience as we return the Museum to normal conditions.

⭐️ Normal Museum hours 1-5PM Today
🎟️ Free Admission Today
☕️ Cafe is closed today

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Address

1902 North Shoreline Boulevard
Downtown Corpus Christi, TX
78401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+13618253500

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