Port Aransas Museum

Local history museum showcasing Port Aransas's maritime and fishing heritage.

The Port Aransas Museum preserves and shares the rich history of this fishing village turned beach destination. Exhibits cover the tarpon fishing era, hurricane history, early settlers, and the evolution of the town. Photographs, artifacts, and personal stories bring Port A's past to life.

Highlights

  • ✓Local history
  • ✓Tarpon era exhibits
  • ✓Hurricane history
  • ✓Free/donation

Insider Tips

  • Great rainy day activity
  • Donations appreciated
  • Ask docents questions

Features & Amenities

local-historymaritime-heritagefishing-historyphotographsartifacts

Quick Info

Price Range
$$$$
Categorymuseum
Neighborhooddowntown
Rating4.3 / 5

Contact

101 W Avenue A, Port Aransas, TX 78373

(361) 749-4141

Hours

Tuesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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