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Featured Review from CultureMap Austin
February 28, 2012For visitors who may lack encyclopedic knowledge of Texas history, the French Legation may just appear to be your typical Southern plantation home. However, the oldest home in Austin has a history that dates back to the birth of the Republic of Texas.
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Featured Review from CultureMap Austin
February 28, 2012The downtown heart of Austin’s contemporary art scene underwent major renovations provided by New York-based architects Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis to transform the historic location into a structure that reflects the Arthouse’s layered history. The new glassed-lined lobby opens up to the public and passersby who are lead in by the sculpted plaster awning. more at CultureMap Austin
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Featured Review from CultureMap Austin
February 28, 2012Serving as the home of William Sidney Porter, who operated under the nom de plume of O. Henry, this residence turned museum not only carries a weight of literary history, but also is an exhibit of the Queen Anne-style of homes that is less common here in Texas.
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French Legation Museum
(512) 472-8180 We invite you to take a trip back to a living part of Texas history. The French Legation was originally built by the French diplomat to The Republic of Texas, Alphonse Dubois de Saligny. In 19…more»
AMOA-Arthouse at the Jones Center
(512) 453-5312 The mission of Arthouse is to promote the growth and appreciation of contemporary art and artists in Texas. Through its exhibitions and programs in Austin and statewide, Arthouse helps nurture…more»
Mexic-Arte Museum
512.480.9373 Mexic-Arte Museum is dedicated to cultural enrichment and education through the presentation and promotion of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art…more»
AMOA-Arthouse Laguna Gloria
512-458-8191 As the Museum’s original home, AMOA-Laguna Gloria is a monument to our long-standing commitment to the community—offering a unique experience of history, art, and nature. Visitors …more»
Texas Music Museum
(512) 472-8891 The Texas Music Museum won state recognition as an official State Sesquicentennial project, with the mission of highlighting the contributions of Texas musicians to the musical heritage of the…more»
Elisabet Ney Museum
512-758-2255 The Museum is the former studio and portrait collection created by nineteenth-century sculptor Elisabet Ney. Venerated as one of the oldest museums in Texas, the Elisabet Ney Museum offers vis…more»
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
(512) 974-4926 The Carver Museum & Cultural Center is dedicated to the collection, preservation, research and exhibition of African American historical and cultural material reflecting all dimensions of expe…more»
LBJ Presidential Library
(512) 721-0200 The Mission of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum: To preserve and protect the historical materials in the collections of the Johnson Libra…more»
The Texas Spirit Theater in the Texas State History Museum
The Texas Spirit Theater is the biggest multimedia special effects theater of its kind in Texas. Located on the second floor of The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, this 200-seat venue …more»
Pioneer Farms
512.837.1215 Staffed solely by volunteers, our living history museum is run by a Board of Governors that oversees operations for the Heritage Society. Funded mostly through gate admissions and donations, a…more»
South Austin Popular Culture Center
512-440-8318 The South Austin Popular Culture Center presents, exhibits, documents and interprets Austin art and culture of the past 50 years and makes that history accessible to local, national and intern…more»
The Museum of Natural & Artificial Ephemerata
512-320-0566 the Museum of Natural & Artificial Ephemerata (mnae.org) is a unique collection of curios and oddities that reflects a history of collecting. We are open to hosting small events for up to 75 p…more»
Austin Nature and Science Center
(512) 327-8181 Located on the western edge of Zilker Park, the Austin Nature & Science Center is dedicated to the exploration of the natural world. Since 1960, ANSC has provided nature exhibits…more»
Women & Their Work
(512) 477-1064 Women & Their Work is a statewide non-profit contemporary art gallery and gift shop that features Texas women artists.
Museum of the Weird
512-476-5493 Museum Admission: $5 Adults, $3 Kids under 8NEW! Extended Museum + Tour: $8 Adults, $5 Kids under 8As always, it’s absolutely FREE to enter the Lucky Lizard gift shop!Open daily 10…more»
Austin History Center
512-974-7480 As the local history collection of the Austin Public Library, the Austin History Center provides the public with information about the history, current events, and activities of Aust…more»
O. Henry Museum
(512)472-1903 The O. Henry Museum offers a look into the life of William Sidney Porter in the Austin years leading up to his controversial prison term, after which he assumed the pen name O. Henry and set a…more»
Neill-Cochran House Museum
(512) 478-2335 The Neill-Cochran House is considered to be one of Austin’s three most important historic residences. Built in 1855 as a suburban estate, this impressive Greek Revival house has survived war, …more»
