Bullock Texas State History Museum

Picture this: A hot July day, an extended family of 9 people, driving 2 cars and parking for free on UT campus ( near AT&T Hotel and Conference Center ), walking into the museum without paying admission tickets since it's the first Sunday of the month, spending 2 hours there witnessing the history of Texas from pre-mission times to modern days, and taking pictures in front of the big Lone Star.

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Fun, isn't it?

We took 300 7th grade students on a field trip to the Bob Bullock Museum and everyone had a great time!

The staff started with an orientation and then the kids were set loose by groups on each floor. They really enjoyed the current shark exhibit and seeing everything they've been learning about Texas history. They also have a cafe and gift shop. All of the staff were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I'd definitely recommend it as a spot to take guests in town!

Parking in the garage next door is not free during the day ($15) but there is no fee after 5PM. The Bullock is located downtown so you have to figure out your parking situation before you go.

I thought there was the right amount of exhibits and things to see at this museum. The price was a good value as well ($13 for an adult). They are only open until 5PM each day, so plan accordingly.

We went on a Saturday a few hours before closing and it was decently busy but not too crowded. A few kids were running around but it wasn't chaotic.

It was nice that there were some interactive elements and things you could touch throughout the exhibits.

I especially liked the large models of the sharks on the ground floor!

Great for all ages. I learned a lot and came away with both greater knowledge of the history of Texas but also a far deeper appreciation of the contributions of Texans to science and the arts.

Large museum covering the rich history of Texas. The exhibits cover everything from PreColumbian artifacts to modern pop culture. Definitely worth a visit. The cafe is nice and refreshingly affordable. There is an imax theater for a separate fee.

We love this museum for the love of Texas History and special exhibits like the shark exhibit we went to see. It was interesting and informative. Did you know that you are more likely to die from a mosquito than a shark? Fun fact. Well, maybe not "fun".
Anyway, love the available parking. Lots to see y'all.

If you're going to come to the Bullock Texas History Museum, come on the first Sunday of the new month. It's free and the street parking meter is free too. It's a beautiful campus, with so many photo ops. You can even see the capital from here.
It's 3 floors, with stairs and elevators available. Each floor has a theme.
First floor is the history of the discovery of Texas. Parts of a ship, guns, artifacts, so on.
The second floor is about all things Texas. Cotton gin, and when Texas become a state.
The third floor was about music from Texas, like Janis Joplin. Willie Nelson, and some athletes like Mary Lou Retton. I liked the third floor.
At the end of my tour, which is a self walk, took just under 2 hours. I went back to the first floor to check out their gift shop. There's a lot to look at in the gift shop. I actually picked up some great Christmas gifts. Getting a head start!

I visited the Bullock TX Museum on one of their free days! What an awesome program! As a visitor to texas, the museum provided a lot of context to the state's culture.

It's three floors with a beautiful layout, although in pursuit of making exhibits interactive-ish some of the flooring was uneven and may pose an accessibility challenge. There are elevators available.

I loved learning about the canary islands and the exploration of the area. The explanation of the revolution was a bit confusing, but I liked that they had artifacts and videos and set up the exhibits roughly in chronological order.

It's definitely family-friendly, and some of the exhibits even have interactive options for kids, like seeing how tough it is to pull back a string on an arrow!

Definitely worth it, especially on the free day!!

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at this museum. When you walk up, you can't miss the huge Texas State star. When I first walked in, I was greeted by the friendliest staff and was told that because it was a Sunday the museum was free. There are three levels, and it starts from historic Texas history to current Texas history. I was informed about things I didn't know prior to going and I can't wait to come back with my children. It was family friendly, and had a café and IMAX theater. Definitely check out this museum if you're in the Austin area.

One of the nicest and interesting museums I've ever been. Compact, informative, great amenities and not boring. I went there on free Sunday and I think it's my 6th time already. They rotate documentaries and gallery. It's not too crowded which I love. Parking is so easy to find on Sunday. Otherwise they have parking garage right there for $15 flat. Lots of interesting stuff and info about Texas and locals.

My husband and I primarily come on their free first Sunday's. We're long time texas residents so we've seen the permanent exhibits many many times, but we always like coming back every month or two to check out the newest exhibits :) the bullock is a wonderful museum. Tons of space, tons of things to see - definitely expect to spend a few hours in there if you're going for the first time. Many floors to explore. And it's located right on the new capital mall strip so you can walk down that afterwards! I remember when the space infront of this museum was just a pot hole filled parking lot. Ahh how the times have changed (for the better) lol.