Perry–Castañeda Library, Austin

Name: Perry–Castañeda Library
Address: University of Texas at Austin, Austin, 78712, United States
Telephone: (512) 495-4300

#141 among attractions in Austin

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Facts and practical information

The Perry–Castañeda Library is the main central library of the University of Texas at Austin library system in Austin, Texas. PCL is located at 21st Street and Speedway in Austin, TX. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°16'58"N, 97°44'18"W

Address

University of Texas at AustinCentral Austin (University of Texas-Austin)Austin 78712 United States

Contact

(512) 495-4300

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Day trips

Perry–Castañeda Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blanton Museum of Art, Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Frank Erwin Center, Bullock Texas State History Museum.

~670 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Blanton Museum of Art, Austin
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Austin, Texas, the Blanton Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon for art lovers and tourists alike. As one of the foremost university art museums in the country, it is part of the University of Texas at Austin and offers a diverse collection...
~1820 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin
9 min walk • Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium, located in Austin, Texas, on the campus of the University of Texas, has been home to the Longhorns football team since 1924.
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Frank Erwin Center, Austin
14 min walk • The Frank C. Erwin Jr. Center is a multi-purpose arena located on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas. It is also sometimes referred to as "The Drum" or "The Superdrum", owing to its round, drum-like appearance from outside.
~920 ftS
Museum, History museum, Cinema
Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin
5 min walk • The Bullock Texas State History Museum is a history museum in Austin, Texas. The museum, located a few blocks north of the Texas State Capitol at 1800 North Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, is dedicated to interpreting the continually unfolding "Story of Texas" to the broadest...
~1370 ftN
Tower
Main Building, Austin
7 min walk • The Main Building is a structure at the center of the University of Texas at Austin campus in Downtown Austin, Texas, United States. The Main Building's 307-foot tower has 27 floors and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the university and the city.
~1590 ftNW
Music venue
Cactus Cafe, Austin
8 min walk • The Cactus Café is a live music venue and bar on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin.
~1920 ftS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Scholz Garten, Austin
10 min walk • Scholz Garten is a beer garden and restaurant in downtown Austin, Texas and the oldest operating business in Texas. Established by German immigrant August Scholz in 1866 after the American Civil War, Scholz Garten became a hub for German immigrants and their culture in the capital city.
~1110 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Library
Harry Ransom Center, Austin
6 min walk • The Harry Ransom Center is an archive, library and museum at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in the collection of literary and cultural artifacts from the Americas and Europe for the purpose of advancing the study of the arts and humanities.
~760 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Gregory Gymnasium, Austin
4 min walk • Gregory Gymnasium is the 4,000-seat current home of the University of Texas Longhorn women's volleyball team, and former home of the Longhorn basketball and swimming teams. The basketball teams moved out in 1977 to the Erwin Center.
0.5 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Bass Concert Hall, Austin
12 min walk • The University of Texas Performing Arts Center is a collective of five theaters operated by The University of Texas at Austin, College of Fine Arts. The theaters are the Bass Concert Hall, McCullough Theater, Bates Recital Hall, B. Iden Payne Theater and Oscar Brockett Theater. Theaters range in size from the Oscar G.
~620 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Littlefield Fountain, Austin
3 min walk • Littlefield Fountain is a World War I memorial monument designed by Italian-born sculptor Pompeo Coppini on the main campus of the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas, at the entrance to the university's South Mall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Perry–Castañeda Library open?

Perry–Castañeda Library is open:

Monday 7 am - 2 am
Tuesday 7 am - 2 am
Wednesday 7 am - 2 am
Thursday 7 am - 2 am
Friday 7 am - 11 pm
Saturday 9 am - 11 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Perry–Castañeda Library?

Nearby attractions include Littlefield Fountain, Austin (3 min walk), Blanton Museum of Art, Austin (4 min walk), Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin (5 min walk), Jester Center, Austin (6 min walk).

How to get to Perry–Castañeda Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Perry–Castañeda Library:

Bus

2031 San Jacinto/21st • Lines: 465 (7 min walk)
2001 San Jacinto/20th • Lines: 670, 671, 672, 680 (8 min walk)

Train

Austin (37 min walk)