Susanna Dickinson Museum, Austin

Name: Susanna Dickinson Museum
Address: 411 E 5th St, Austin, 78701-3705, United States
Telephone: +1 512-974-3830

#88 among attractions in Austin

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Susanna Dickinson Museum (address: 411 E 5th St) is a place located in Austin (Texas state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 472 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 30°15'57"N latitude and 97°44'20"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Susanna Dickinson Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Downtown (train, 2 min walk), 5th/Rio Grande (bus, 18 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: O. Henry Museum (museum, 1 min walk), Austin Central Fire Station 1 (museum, 2 min walk), Esther's Follies (theater, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 30°15'57"N, 97°44'20"W

Address

411 E 5th StCentral Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin 78701-3705 United States

Contact

+1 512-974-3830

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Day trips

Susanna Dickinson Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mexic-Arte Museum, Cathedral of Saint Mary, Paramount Theatre, Ritz.

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Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
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~510 ftE
Theater, Comedy club, Nightlife
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Music venue, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
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~60 ftW
Museum, History museum, O. Henry
O. Henry Museum, Austin
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Shopping, Department store
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Postmodern architecture
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Gothic Revival architecture
Norwood Tower, Austin
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Susanna Dickinson Museum open?

Susanna Dickinson Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 5 pm
Friday 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Susanna Dickinson Museum?

Nearby attractions include O. Henry Museum, Austin (1 min walk), Austin Central Fire Station 1, Austin (2 min walk), Esther's Follies, Austin (3 min walk), Emo's, Austin (4 min walk).

How to get to Susanna Dickinson Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Susanna Dickinson Museum:

Train

Downtown (2 min walk)
Plaza Saltillo (18 min walk)

Bus

5th/Rio Grande • Lines: 663 (18 min walk)
619 15th/Brackenridge • Lines: 670 (19 min walk)