The island's fishing-village history, kept in one small building
Port Aransas Museum
A small, volunteer-run history museum that turns Port Aransas from a beach into a place with a story. Free, indoor, and kid-friendly.
Verified 05/22/20261 min read“Twenty minutes here and the whole town reads differently for the rest of your trip.”
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Farley Boat Works
The restored boat shop behind Port Aransas's tarpon-fishing legend — now a working heritage program where you can watch wooden boats take shape.
Port Aransas Art Center
Port Aransas's community art center — rotating local exhibits, classes and a gift shop. A pleasant, low-key stop and a good rainy-day option.
University of Texas Marine Science Institute
A working marine research institute on the island with a public education center — aquaria and exhibits that explain the Gulf you're swimming in.