The City of Austin Texas is known for good ol southern hospitality and fun. It is definitely a place for all to visit. However, for those who yearn for a more sophisticated and educational vacation spot, the Texas state capitol has a remarkable number of museums to offer. You will be able to find information, exhibits and activities on a variety of topics from Texan history to art and the natural sciences.



The Bob Bullock Story of Texas Museum should be one of your first stops. Located in downtown Austin, this museum provides each visitor with a wonderful unique look into the history of Texas. It boasts three floors of hand-on exhibits and shows that will engage and teach every visitor. It is definitely the best place to learn about the history of Texas.

The Austin Museum of Art is another place that you will not want to miss. With two sites, one in downtown Austin and the other in Laguna Gloria, you are bound to find something to entice the artist in you. At the downtown location, there are a broad range of exhibits that are geared towards families and children. The original location, at Laguna Gloria, inside the beautiful 1916 Italian style villa focuses more on the more educational side of art and holds many different classes throughout the year. If you are lucky, you might even be able to catch one of their many free workshops while you are visiting. It is a beautiful place to explore both the art and the beautiful grounds that overlook Lake Austin. If you have time, visit both, you are bound to have a great experience.

For the more out doors type of vacationer, visiting the Austin Nature and Science Center is a must. Located in Zilker Park, this living museum will allow you to see the wildlife, ecosystems and the natural environment of central Texas. Here, you will partake in a hand on exploration of the natural world around you. As you walk through the beautiful terrain, you will have the opportunity to see more than 90 of the native Texan wildlife up close. For the explorer in everyone, there is the interactive discovery lab area where you can learn about the different types of natural areas found in Texas. If you prefer, you can hike down the Eco-Detective Trail and search for wildlife. And you definitely will not want to miss out on the awesome Dino Pit! Here, you will learn about and dig up actual Texas dinosaur fossil replicas. The Austin Nature and Science Center should definitely be a stop on your trip to Austin.

If you have young children or are a child at heart, then the place to visit on your trip to Austin is the Austin Children’s Museum. This museum is designed with children in mind. There are many interactive and multimedia exhibits. The exhibits are intended for children to explore, discover, create and learn through play. With activities ranging from music to building to arts and crafts, you will easily spend an entire day here having fun.

These are but just a few of the fun and entertaining museums that you will encounter on your trip to Austin Texas. Austin has so many museums for you to check out. You can stop by LBJ Library and Museum where you can learn about the history and life of former President Lyndon B. Johnson. Or consider the Texas Music Museum where you can learn about the traditions of Texas music. If art is more to your liking then you have the choice of either the Elisabet Ney Museum where you can see some beautiful art pieces by the 19th century sculptor or visit the Mexic-Arte Museum where you can view the traditional and contempory Mexican and Latino art style. With over 30 different types of museums, no matter which ones you choose to visit, Austin definitely has a museum for everyone.