Hours of Operation
Open Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Maintenance Week Nov. 28 - Dec. 2
We will be closed from Monday, Nov. 28 – Friday, Dec. 2 for our annual maintenance and improvements. We apologize for any inconvenience as we work to make your Aquarium the best it can be!
H-E-B Splash Park
The H-E-B Splash Park is closed for the season.
Visitor Info
- It’s not currently required to make a reservation or pick a date when you purchase a ticket, as they are valid for 60 days.
- Please visit Harbor Bridge Project for traffic updates prior to your visit.
- Military discounts available with advance purchase of tickets at the following MWR/ITT offices: Fort Hood, Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Naval Air Station Kingsville and Randolph Air Force Base
- Gift Shop/Food Court/Handicapped Accessible
- By entering, you consent to your voice and photography being used without compensation in any and all media and marketing materials, and you release the Texas State Aquarium from any liability of usage.
- Strollers are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Single-capacity strollers are $5 while double-capacity strollers are $7.
- Wheelchairs are available to be rented at no charge.
- Outside food and drink are not permitted. A reusable water bottle is allowed.
- Only service animals are permitted inside the Aquarium; no other animals are allowed.
- The Texas State Aquarium is a member of the AZA Reciprocity program. Members of participating institutions will receive up to two admission tickets at the discounted rate. The discount is only available on-site and you must present a valid membership card and photo id in order to receive the discount. Please call before visiting to confirm your discount. Click here for more information.
Distance Learning Educational Programs
We offer different distance learning educational programs and packages for teachers, schools, and parents visiting the Aquarium.
Join us in our award-winning Virtual Classroom!
Using state-of-the-art cameras, students will be able to visit the Aquarium from their classroom… even if the classroom is now the dining room table! Every class is designed to encourage students to discover and learn together and is aligned to both state (TEKS) and national educational standards (NGSS).
Tips for a Great Visit
- Check out our daily presentation schedule and map to plan your visit.
- Arrive early for DOLPHINS! presentations.
- When possible, bring baby backpacks or baby slings instead of strollers to get through crowded areas with ease.
- Wear comfortable shoes.
- Check the weather, as some of our presentations and exhibits are outdoors.
- To avoid large groups during the summer months, try visiting during the week. The busiest times to visit are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- To avoid long lines at the ticket counter, become a Member of the Aquarium.
Hotel Accommodations
Embassy Suites by Hilton
4337 SPID
Corpus Christi, Tx 78411
(361) 853-7899
Hotel De Ville
3500 Surfside Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78402
(361) 882-3500
Holiday Inn Express
5213 Oakhurst Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 847-7772
Holiday Inn Downtown Marina
707 N Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 452-5128
Omni
900 N. Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 887-1600
Staybridge Suites
5201 Oakhurst Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 857-7766
Towneplace Suites Portland
109 Esplanade Dr.
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-2003