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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin

This is one of the nicest museums in Austin.

This is one of the nicest museums in Austin. There is probably more than you want to know about Texas history here. The IMAX theater is also located here.


Hours

Sun

12:00

18:00

Mon

9:00

18:00

Tue

9:00

18:00

Wed

9:00

18:00

Thu

9:00

18:00

Fri

9:00

18:00

Sat

9:00

18:00

About Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

 1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, United States

 +1 512-936-8746

 thestoryoftexas.com

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and Nearby Sights on Map

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

The Bullock Texas State History Museum explores the history of the Lone Star state and presents 'the Story of Texas'

Blanton Museum of Art

The permanent collection comprises an impressive range of European art by important artists such as Rubens, Lorrain, and Guercino, as well as a selection of American and Latin American artworks

Women and Their Work Gallery

A visual and performing art organization that serves as a catalyst for contemporary art created by women living and working in Texas and beyond

Carrington-Covert House

The Carrington-Covert House is a historic building dating back to 1857 and is one of the few surviving pre-Civil War structures in the city

Santa Rita No. 1 Oil Well

The Santa Rita No 1 Oil Well was amont the earliest major finds of oil in the Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico, which spurred on the exploration and development of the industry in the region

Littlefield Fountain

Harry Ransom Center

Houses an extensive collection of restored cultural artifacts including rare books, manuscripts, photography, film, and art

Battle Hall

The Spanish Renaissance style Battle Hall building with a red tile roof and limestone walls houses the Architecture and Planning Library, the Alexander Architectural Archive and the Center for American Architecture of the University of Texas

University of Texas Tower

This 307-foot tower, built in 1937, is interesting in its architectural detail, and is one of the defining landmarks of the city

The Texas State Capitol

Is a must-see for new visitors to Austin