Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin

Name: Bullock Texas State History Museum
Address: 1800 Congress Ave, Austin, 78701, United States
Telephone: +1 512-936-8746

#13 among attractions in Austin

Museum, History museum, Cinema

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

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 possible audience through meaningful educational experiences. The museum is operated by the Texas State Preservation Board, which also operates the Texas State Capitol, the Texas Capitol Visitors Center, the Texas Governor's Mansion, and the Texas State Cemetery. ()

Established: 2001 (23 years ago)Coordinates: 30°16'49"N, 97°44'21"W

Address

1800 Congress AveCentral Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin 78701 United States

Contact

+1 512-936-8746

Website

Social media

Facebook Twitter

Austin

Day trips

Bullock Texas State History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miS
Home to the state legislature
Texas State Capitol, Austin
11 min walk • The Texas State Capitol, located in the heart of Austin, is a prominent landmark that serves as the home of the Texas legislature and the office of the governor. Completed in 1888, this historic structure is an architectural marvel, renowned for its distinctive...
~590 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Blanton Museum of Art, Austin
3 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...
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin
12 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
12 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.
0.4 miN
Tower
Main Building, Austin
11 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.
0.4 miN
Music venue
Cactus Cafe, Austin
11 min walk • The Cactus Café is a live music venue and bar on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin.
~1300 ftSE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Scholz Garten, Austin
7 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.
~1600 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Library
Harry Ransom Center, Austin
8 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.
~1640 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Gregory Gymnasium, Austin
8 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.
0.6 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Bass Concert Hall, Austin
16 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.
~1320 ftN
Monuments and statues
Littlefield Fountain, Austin
7 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 Bullock Texas State History Museum open?

Bullock Texas State History Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bullock Texas State History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Blanton Museum of Art, Austin (3 min walk), Perry–Castañeda Library, Austin (5 min walk), Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Austin (5 min walk), Littlefield Fountain, Austin (7 min walk).

How to get to Bullock Texas State History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bullock Texas State History Museum:

Bus

Museum • Lines: 1, 3 (5 min walk)
Megabus (8 min walk)

Train

Downtown (28 min walk)
Austin (34 min walk)