📍 Location: 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
🕒 Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
🚗 Parking: On-site parking available; details at Parking and Directions
The Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin offers an immersive journey through the rich tapestry of Texas history. With three floors of interactive exhibits, an IMAX® theater, and a variety of educational programs, the museum provides visitors of all ages with engaging experiences that highlight the state’s dynamic past and present.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a student, or a family seeking an educational outing, the Bullock Museum offers something for everyone. For admission prices, upcoming events, and additional visitor information, please visit the official website.
Families can explore three floors of Story of Texas exhibitions during the free-admission day, with activities also offered.
Event Details It’s time to FALL in love with Autumn season celebrations with your little Texan! From pumpkins to pies, learn about fall traditions in Texas through stories, crafts, and activities. This program is designed especially for children ages two to five and their caregivers and takes place in the Bluebonnet Room on the Museum’s...
Event Details Homeschool families enjoy free admission all day and RSVPs are not required. Explore hands-on activity stations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first Homeschool Day of the year celebrates German culture and the contributions of German Texans to Texas culture. The day includes live musical performances, hands-on activities, crafts, and a storytime....
Exhibition Details On view April 25 through September 27, 2026 Explore the iconic festivals that bring Texans together, from kolaches to art cars and roses to sandcastles, discover how community celebrations reflect Texan identity. Local festivals reveal a lot about a community, their collective identity, what is important to them, and what industries, traditions, and...
Join the Bullock Museum and the Native American Cultural Center in a celebration of the 14th Annual American Indian Heritage Day! With the passing of House Bill 174 in 2013, the Texas State Legislature named the last Friday in September American Indian Heritage Day, which recognizes the historic, cultural, and social contributions American Indian communities...
Since 1998, the Austin Museum Partnership has coordinated Austin Museum Day, a community event which offers free admission and includes special programs and activities at museums and cultural institutions across the area. We have 38 Museums participating this year!
Event Details Explore the stories of Native Americans in Texas both past and present during August’s H-E-B Free First Sunday with free exhibit admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and themed family activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities Learn about Cherokee language and culture with the Central Texas Cherokee Township Participate in...
Details Enjoy hands-on crafts including pottery, textile arts, and upcycled crafts for all ages and skill levels. The Summer Make & Take series occurs every Wednesday in June and July from 12 to 2 p.m. Activities are FREE for Members or included with Museum admission.
Event Details Join us for a birthday party to celebrate the Museum’s namesake, the 38th Lieutenant Governor of Texas Bob Bullock, with crafts, games, and FREE exhibit admission. Explore Texas under one roof through three floors of exhibitions that showcase 16,000 years of history through artifacts from around the state. Activities are from 10 a.m....
Explore the amazing story of the most iconic dinosaur in the world through life-size models, fossil casts, and interactives that bring T. rex to life. Visitors to T. rex: The Ultimate Predator will encounter a massive life-sized model of a T. rex with patches of feathers — the definitive representation of this prehistoric predator. The...
Sail the seas with your Little Texan! Event Details In this class especially designed for the littlest Texans (ages 2–5) and their caregivers, learn about the history of La Belle, the French shipwreck discovered in Matagorda Bay. Activities Construct your own version of La Belle using craft materials Explore the remains of La Belle in...
Deck the halls during a FREE day of holiday fun at the Bullock! Event Details Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day during H-E-B Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every month. Take this chance to explore Texas under one roof through three floors of exhibitions with ever-changing artifacts and incredible stories. Activities Create...