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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

 

1800 N. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 936-8746


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The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Where history happens every day!

Hours of Operation
Mon - Sat: 9am - 6pm
Sun: 12pm - 6pm

Experience a place dedicated to the history and the spirit of the Lone Star State. Enjoy three floors of interactive exhibits, exciting temporary exhibitions and the special-effects Texas Spirit Theater as you immerse yourself in "The Story of Texas." Discover Stephen F. Austin's diary, Neil Armstrong's space suit and more than 700 other Texas artifacts in the main exhibits of the museum.  See below for pricing info!

June 5th through August 1st - Texas Treasure: Inside Our Governor’s Mansion, a special exhibit at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, will offer a unique glimpse into life inside the official residence of Texas’ first families.


Texas Spirit Theater

Experience a thrilling journey as Texas history comes to life. The unbelievable technology of the Texas Spirit Theater creates an astonishing adventure in the feature presentation, "The Star of Destiny." Feel the terror of the 1900 Galveston Hurricane as wind blows through your hair, lightning flashes and thunder rumbles through the theater. Hold on tight as a gusher explodes from an East Texas oil derrick. Featuring three stages, theater sets and an amazing array of special effects, the Texas Spirit Theater offers a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you breathless.


Museum Store & The Story of Texas Cafe

The Museum Store is the perfect place to find books about history, Texas-made specialty items, Museum souvenirs and more. On the second floor of the Museum, the Story of Texas Cafe offers fresh salads, made-to-order burgers, great sandwiches, desserts and other tasty delights.

IMAX Theatre

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is also home to the only Austin IMAX theatre.  Use this link for IMAX Austin Info and show times.
 


 

Exhibits Only

TX Spirit Theater

IMAX
Theatre

Exhibits & Spirit

Exhibits & IMAX

Full Combo

Adults

$7.00

$5.00

$7.00

$10.00

$12.00

$15.00

Youth

$4.00

$4.00

$5.00

$6.00

$7.00

$10.00

Senior, Military, & Students (with ID)

$6.00

$4.00

$6.00

$8.00

$10.00

$12.00


Directions:  Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is located in downtown Austin.  Paid parking available in the underground parking garage.  Map to Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

From I-35: take I-35 towards downtown Austin. Take Exit 235A (15th /MLK Blvd. / State Capitol). Turn on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and go west (towards downtown). Turn left on N. Congress Avenue. Turn right onto 18th Street. The Museum's underground parking garage entrance will be on your right.

From MoPac Expressway (Loop 1): take MoPac towards downtown Austin. Exit Enfield (will turn into 15th Street), turn east heading towards downtown. Drive on Enfield (15th Street) for approximately 3 miles until you reach Congress Ave. Turn left onto Congress Ave. and left onto 18th Street. The underground parking garage entrance will be on your right.

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