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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

Photo by R Hensley.

Since 2001, The Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin has been engaging audiences, to interpret for themselves, the continually unfolding "Story of Texas." One of the most popular attractions in Central Texas, the Museum has been visited by over 5 million people coming from every state in the United States and every continent on Earth.

Guests can explore the "Story of Texas" through three floors of exhibits that showcase artifacts from around the state; immersive special-effects films on history and culture in the Texas Spirit Theater; and Austin's premier IMAX Theatre.

From the 35-foot-tall bronze star sculpture that greets visitors as they arrive, to the campfire scene in the terrazzo floor in entryway that features a campfire scene with enduring themes from Texas's past, every corner of the Museum proclaims the "Story of Texas" in a bold and new way.

Exhibits

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Ongoing
The first floor of exhibits explores the people of Texas beginning with the thousands of Native Peoples who lived here for at least 11,000 years before the arrival of Europeans. There were hundreds of different groups with a variety of languages, customs, and beliefs. Learn about the aboriginal inhabitants of Texas through a rotating showcase of artifacts including pottery, weapons, jewelry, and clothing dating back 4000 years. (more)
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The second floor of exhibits explores how the Lone Star identity was built through two centuries of conflict and compromise, through the differing visions of the people of Texas.
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Texas is a hard land, vast and diverse, that people for centuries have seen as a place of possibilities. Land is at the heart of all we do, and our future lies on its horizon. The third floor of the exhibits opens with a chapter on the legacy of Texas ranching.
1800 N. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX
512-936-8746
Admission
FREE for Members; $9 for adults; $8 for college students (with valid ID); $7 for seniors/military (with valid ID); $6 for youth ages 4-17, free for ages 3 and under. Single attraction tickets are available at the Museum or online with a service fee.
Hours
Sunday 12pm-6pm
Monday 9am-6pm
Tuesday 9am-6pm
Wednesday 9am-6pm
Thursday 9am-6pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-6pm
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