This museum, located on the University of Texas campus, preserves and interprets the natural and cultural heritage of Texas. Current long-term exhibits include Great Texas Pterosaur, Goddess of Liberty, Onion Creek Mosasaur, Glen Rose Dinosaur Tracks, and collections that focus on Texas and the New World. Museum holdings have expanded to include a variety of artifacts that support historical and anthropological research. Open daily, closed major holidays. Admission is free to the public. Free parking available on San Jacinto Street, just a five minute walk from the museum.
Location:
2400 Trinity Street, Austin Texas 78768
Telephone
512-471-1604
Other History nearby:
(San Marcos) Aquarena Springs
(Austin) Austin Children's Museum
(Austin) Austin Children’s Museum
(San Marcos) Belvin Street Historic District
(Austin) Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
(Lockhart) Caldwell County Courthouse
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02/21 Coming to The Austin area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
Texas Renaissance Festival Plantersville TX October12-December1 Men and women decked out in the latest in 16th century Renaissance garb, jousting, juggling, dancing and feasting at the King's banquet hall.
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