Visiting museums is a great way to have fun and learn new things at the same time. As the capital of Texas, Austin is home to some fantastic museums — and many of them are free! We’ve created a fun printable checklist of Austin’s free museums to help you explore the city and decide which great museum to visit next.
Always Free Museums in Austin
These Austin museums are always free to visit:
- Austin History Center
- Austin Nature and Science Center
- Austin Fire Museum
- O. Henry Museum
- Susanna Dickinson Museum
- Capitol Visitors Center
- The Texas Capitol
- Elisabet Ney Museum
- George Washington Carver Museum
- Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
- Harry Ransom Center
- Landmarks at the University of Texas
- Texas DPS Museum
- Texas Governor’s Mansion – by tour only
- Texas Military Forces Museum
- Splash! Exhibit in Zilker Park
- Art in Public Places
- Texas Music Museum
Austin Museums with Free Admission Times
The following museums offer free admission at certain times. Make sure to check their websites or call for the most up to date admission information.
- Blanton Museum of Art – Free Admission on Thursdays
- Bullock Texas State History Museum – Free Admission on HEB Free First Sunday (first Sunday of every month)
- The Contemporary Austin – The Jones Center and Laguna Gloria are free on Tuesdays
- LBJ Presidential Library – Offers 8 free admission days per year
- Mexic-Arte Museum – Free admission on Sundays
- The Thinkery – Wednesday nights are Community Nights with admission by donation
Have fun learning something new and exploring the free Musuems in Austin!
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