About
The Bullock Texas State History Museum sits on Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, Texas, at 1800 Congress Ave. It is the official history museum of the state, and it is also known locally as the Bullock Museum.
What you will find inside
The museum spreads across three floors of interactive exhibits that trace 13,000 years of Texas history. Visitors move through the story in roughly chronological order, which makes it a useful orientation for anyone new to the state. The displays are built to invite touching, looking and exploring rather than only reading panels.
- Three floors of permanent and interactive exhibits on the state's history
- An IMAX theater
- Special exhibitions on Texas culture that change over time
Planning your visit
The museum suits a half-day or longer, especially if you plan to add a film in the IMAX theater. Families, history enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Austin will all find something to hold their attention. For current hours, ticket details and any exhibition schedules, call +1-512-936-8746 before you go.
Because the museum is in the heart of downtown, it pairs easily with a walk along Congress Avenue and the other sights and restaurants of the city center. Stepping out afterwards, you can connect what you have seen indoors with the Texas capital around you.