Top Things to do in Texas Gulf Coast
Top Hotels in Texas Gulf Coast
- 1. Best Western Texas City
- 2. The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center
- 3. Blossom Hotel Houston
- 4. Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
- 5. Holiday Inn Resort Galveston-on the Beach, an IHG Hotel
- 6. Hilton Americas-Houston
- 7. Best Western Plus Katy Inn & Suites
- 8. Hyatt Regency Houston West
- 9. Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
- 10. La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
The 5 Best Science Museums in Texas Gulf Coast, Texas Gulf Coast
Discover the best top things to do in Texas Gulf Coast, United States including The Houston Museum of Natural Science, Cockrell Butterfly Center, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum, The Center for the Arts & Sciences, Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History.
Restaurants in Texas Gulf Coast
1. The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,002 reviews
This outstanding science museum has a spectacular collection of mineral specimens, a dinosaur skeleton, space-station models, a planetarium, IMAX theater and a six-story butterfly center in which these beautiful creatures land delicately on outstretched arms.
Reviewed By Agarrino
Another mandatory visit while in Houston, is the Natural History Museum. You will need a complete day (or even more) to really check everything on display, since there are 4 floors full of interesting items: Full body dinosaurs skeletons, phosils of all sort, trilobites, scientist working in labs opened to visitors, an impressive collection of cristal minerals and jewels, sculptures and a great collection of ancient Egypt items, including three real mummys. Also great the butterfly interior garden.
2. Cockrell Butterfly Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 704 reviews
Next to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the glass-enclosed butterfly habitat includes a simulated rainforest and thousands of colorful butterflies. A dramatic 50-foot waterfall and exotic plants transport visitors.
Reviewed By fueledbymoxy - Houston, United States
Lucky for me I am not scared of flying bugs/insects so I loved this. There are so many beautiful butterflies you will be in awe and will be able to get up close and see the stunning patterns on their wings. I spent easily an hour in here and look forward to visiting again.
3. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 985 reviews
The Ocean Star is a retired jackup drilling rig that offers a fun, hands on way to learn about the offshore oil and gas industry in a comfortable and accessible facility. The museum features three floors of models, exhibits, equipment and interactive displays illustrating the story of offshore exploration and production. This self guided museum offers visitors the unique opportunity to board an actual offshore rig. While ticket sales halt at 4:00 PM, visitors can remain until the site closes at 5:00. Welcome Aboard!
Reviewed By mphy - Tulsa, United States
We happened to visit on the rig’s 50th anniversary so we got in for free and do not know the actual cost. We donated money and ate a celebratory cookie in it honor! It is very educational for offshore drilling and for the oil & gas industry. It’s a self guided tour with lots of models and real equipment to see. There is a short movie you can watch in the beginning that I highly recommend.
4. The Center for the Arts & Sciences
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
The Center has something for everyone to discover through art, science, theater, space and music! This attraction includes the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science, BASF Planetarium, the 400 seat Freeport LNG Theater, the 200 seat black-box Dow Arena Theater, Brazosport Art League Gallery and Studio. The art gallery and museum are open 6 days a week and are always free! Minutes from the beach!
5. Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 257 reviews
The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History was established in 1957 and sits perched on the scenic harbor water front in the Sports, Entertainment and Arts (S.E.A.) district in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Museum serves over 100,000 visitors and provides history, science exploration and educational programming. The Museum is also the repository for hundreds of thousands of artifacts and historically significant items in its 90,000 sq. ft. facility. The Museum engages and educates the public in science and history through exhibits and programming to inspire curiosity, understanding, and an enduring thirst for knowledge. Special Holiday Hours: Christmas Eve - CLOSED Christmas Day - CLOSED New Years Eve - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. New Years Day - CLOSED
Reviewed By jasonandmelodie - Waco, United States
Museum was very interesting for all of my kids, ages (2-13). Their favorite part was the museum employee giving a presentation in the old general store. It was entertaining and they learned a lot. So glad to see an exhibit on slavery as well. It is often so overlooked in our local museums.
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