Temporary Closure Update

Jul 3, 2026

Art Museum of South Texas Set to Reopen for Holiday Weekend

Corpus Christi, TX- The Art Museum of South Texas will reopen to the public today, Friday July 3 in time for the July 4th holiday weekend following a temporary closure caused by an air conditioning outage in the Legorreta building.

The outage affected the Legorreta building and Elizabeth’s café. The Johnson building was not impacted.

“We’re thrilled to welcome visitors back just in time for the holiday weekend,” said Sara Morgan,  John O. and Louise G. Chapman Endowed Director for the Art Museum. “There’s no better way to celebrate America’s 250th than by experiencing great art, enjoying a delicious lunch at Elizabeth’s, and spending time together at the Art Museum of South Texas. We look forward to seeing everyone back in our galleries.”

Art Museum of South Texas Schedule

Date Day Hours
July 3 Friday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
July 4 Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
July 5 Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Elizabeth’s at the Art Museum Schedule

Date Day Hours
July 3 Friday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
July 4 Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
July 5 Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Museum staff appreciate the public’s patience and look forward to welcoming visitors back to the museum.

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About Art Museum of South Texas:
The Art Museum of South Texas is a vibrant cultural institution dedicated to enriching the lives of the residents and visitors of Corpus Christi and the South Texas region through the presentation of visual art. The Art Museum of South Texas advances awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of visual art by presenting exciting exhibitions, offering dynamic education programs, and actively collecting and preserving a vital permanent collection that educates all communities. For more information, visit artmuseumofsouthtexas.org.

Affiliated with:
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
American Alliance of Museums
Museums for All

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