Museums and Art
South Padre Island has much more to offer than just surf and sand. While vacationing there, visitors can choose from a wide variety of activities and attractions - located on the Island or a short drive away - to fill their time between trips to the beach.
| • A local art gallery here on South Padre Island where you can purchase items created by local artists or even take a class and do some art while you are here. Call ahead as they have sporadic hours |
| Phone: |
956-761-2112 |
Port Isabel Historical Museum & Treasures of the Gulf Museum
| • Housed in the oldest structure in Port Isabel, the museum has one of the largest collections of Mexican artifacts from the US Mexican war.
• Learn about the 3 ships that sunk just north of South Padre Island and enjoy hands-on exhibits, children will enjoy mapping out a treasure site.
• Open Tuesday through Saturday 10am – 4pm |
| Phone: |
956-943-7602 |
Port Isabel Lighthouse
| • Visit the Lighthouse and the Keeper’s Cottage and learn an important piece of coastal living.
• Open daily 9am – 5pm |
| Phone: |
956-943-2262 |
Space X
| The SpaceX South Texas launch site, also known as Boca Chica launch site, is a private rocket production facility, test site, and spaceport constructed by SpaceX right on the doorstep of Brownsville, Texas. |
| Location: |
1000 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520 |
