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Austin - Museums

Things to Do: Museums

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 199 attractions in Austin

Sculptor Elisabeth Ney spent the last years of her life working in this building, which still contains some of her most beautiful sculpted pieces.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 199 attractions in Austin

This famous museum explores the life and service of the former president through exhibits and memorabilia.

Attraction type: Historic site; History museum; Library; Museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 199 attractions in Austin

Museum that chronicles the history of Texas with three themed exhibits: Land, Identity and Opportunity.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Art gallery; Specialty shop; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 199 attractions in Austin

Sculptor Charles Umlauf's home and studio, featuring over 250 sculptures.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 199 attractions in Austin

Kids tired of those historical tours? This museum entertains - and painlessly educates - children of all ages.

Attraction type: Children's museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 199 attractions in Austin

Over the years, people have come to this 1,000 foot long natural limestone pool, fed by several underground springs, for everything from fishing and swimming to baptisms and beauty pageants.

Attraction type: History museum; Pond; Hot spring/geyser; Library; Waterway
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 199 attractions in Austin

Art is the ultimate experience at the new Blanton Museum of Art! In April, the eagerly anticipated new museum opened the doors of its new building, issuing in a new cultural era for Austin. Located...

Attraction type: Art museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 199 attractions in Austin

Although art exhibits rotate here every two months, this museum has one popular permanent exhibit: the Children's Participatory Gallery, with lots of hands-on exhibits for the younger art viewer.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #47 of 199 attractions in Austin

The oldest existing home in Austin that was the oldest foreign legation in the U.S. built outside of Washington D.C.

Attraction type: Historic home; History museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #50 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #53 of 199 attractions in Austin

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Attraction type: Library; Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #55 of 199 attractions in Austin

The first museum in the state to be located in an African-American neighborhood, this museum details the history of the community in photographs and works of art.

Attraction type: History museum; Other; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #60 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Art museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #71 of 199 attractions in Austin

A museum detailing the geological and anthropological history of the state.

Attraction type: History museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #74 of 199 attractions in Austin

This historic building dates back to the 1850s and was used as a hospital for Union prisoners during the Civil War.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #75 of 199 attractions in Austin

Museum showcasing some of the best examples of Mexican and Latin American art in the country.

Attraction type: Art museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #79 of 199 attractions in Austin

Hands-on, interactive exhibits on the importance of pollution-free water: lots of fun for kids and adults alike.

Attraction type: Children's museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #80 of 199 attractions in Austin

This art gallery / performance space has played an important role in supporting local female artists of all disciplines.

Attraction type: Art gallery; Other
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #85 of 199 attractions in Austin
Attraction type: Art gallery; Other
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