Pound House Farmstead and Museum
Museum · Dripping Springs
Last checked: Oct 29, 2026 · official sitesource
Dripping Springs' 1854 Pound House sits on five oak-shaded acres right beside Founders Memorial Park. Short tours show pioneer life; easy to add on to a playground morning.
Ages
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
An 1850s farmstead on shady acres next to Founders Park; better for curious 4+ than toddlers
Price
Under $10
$5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 free (implied by the posted age).
Hours
| Monday | 10 am – 2 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am – 2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Good to know: House and grounds tours Mon and Sat 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; other times by appointment (512-858-2030). Hosts seasonal events like the DS Pumpkin Festival and Candlelight Christmas.
Setting
Indoor + outdoor
- Good in heat: Unknown — help us check
- Good in rain: Not really
Getting there
419-B Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Rough drive times
- about 5 min from Dripping Springs
- about 30 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
- about 25 min from Bee Cave
- about 30 min from Wimberley
- about 15 min from Driftwood
Estimated from distance, not live traffic.
Parent details
- Parking
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- Stroller access
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- Restrooms
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- Changing table
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- Shade
- Lots
- Fenced play area
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- Splash pad
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- Food on site
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- Accessible
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- Easy parking
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- Nursing space
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