Three floors of Texas history near the Capitol, plus an IMAX theater. Kids 5 and under get in free, and the free first Sunday each month adds family activities.
Ages
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
Best for 5+; little ones free and the free first Sunday adds family activities
Price
$$
Adults $22; students/military/seniors $18; youth 6-17 $16; kids 5 and under free. IMAX documentaries $8-10; feature films $14-17 (free for 3 and under). Free exhibition admission on H-E-B Free First Sundays.
Hours
| Monday | 10 am – 5 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am – 5 pm |
Good to know: Exhibitions closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Easter. IMAX closed select holidays.
Setting
Indoor
- Good in heat: Yes
- Good in rain: Yes
Getting there
1800 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Rough drive times
- about 45 min from Dripping Springs
- about 15 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
- about 25 min from Bee Cave
- about 60 min from Wimberley
- about 40 min from Driftwood
Estimated from distance, not live traffic.
Parent details
- Parking
- Museum garage, $15 for a full day (higher on UT home football days); no re-entry.
- Stroller access
- Unknown — help us check
- Restrooms
- Unknown — help us check
- Changing table
- Unknown — help us check
- Fenced play area
- Unknown — help us check
- Splash pad
- Unknown — help us check
- Food on site
- Yes
- Accessible
- Unknown — help us check
- Easy parking
- Unknown — help us check
- Nursing space
- Unknown — help us check
Happening here
1st Sun monthly 10:00-17:00 (free exhibit admission); themed family activities usually 10:00-14:00
H-E-B Free First Sunday at the Bullock Museum
Bullock Texas State History Museum · Austin
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
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