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Visitor tip
Book the Lighthouse Keeper's Summer Camp (August dates, $10 per camper) for kids ages 8-12 who enjoy interactive experiences—it includes a treasure hunt that complements the shipwreck and historical exhibits
Visitor tip
Call (956) 943-7602 in advance to arrange group tours, which can enhance the educational experience with guided context about the 50 million years of natural history and 15,000 years of cultural artifacts
Visitor tip
Don't miss the Champion Building's historic fish mural painted in 1906 on the façade—it's a hidden gem that adds to the regional history experience
About Treasures of the Gulf Museum
Kid-friendly shipwreck museum. Museum dedicated to 16th-century shipwrecks, with murals, artifacts & interactive kids' activities.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Building
- Champion Building, built in 1899
- Featured Exhibits
- 50 million years of natural history, 15,000 years of cultural history
- Admission
- $5 adults, $3 students/children, $2.50 military
- Hours
- Wednesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
What visitors say
This seems like a fun and educational thing to do if you have kids who are interested in shipwrecks, pirates, etc. They have some interesting exhibits. Makes for a fun little indoor adventure.
Very informative, great historical facts. We definitely enjoyed the museum. However, the interactive displays did not work. I believe the museum needs additional revenue, not sure if the city and county are providing funds for…
Pretty neat museum. A little dated, but overall interesting.
From 23 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The Ancient Landscapes of South Texas exhibit showcases 50 million years of natural history and 15,000 years of cultural history, including petrified logs dated to 27 million years ago and giant oyster shells from 43 million years ago
- The museum features a 1906 fish mural painted on the Champion Building façade, making it a century-old piece of local public art
- Lighthouse Keeper's Summer Camp offers a themed treasure hunt experience for children ages 8-12 at an extremely affordable price of $10 per camper for three-hour sessions
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