Hidden gems in Austin

Zilker

Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum

Exhibition of Charles Umlauf's works with an outdoor collection of touchable bronze sculptures.

Central East Austin

George Washington Carver Museum

Museum dedicated to African-American history & culture, including events, classes & summer camps.

Tarrytown

The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

Contemporary art museum featuring rotating, innovative exhibits & offering educational programs.

Congress Avenue Historic District

Mexic-Arte Museum

Venue spotlighting Mexican & Latino art & host of an annual Day of the Dead festival & parade.

Holly

RichesArt Gallery

Sixth Street Historic District

Museum of the Weird

Museum featuring an array of curios & oddities, from Bigfoot to shrunken heads, plus a gift shop.

West Congress

Cathedral of Junk

This whimsical, multilevel shelter is made with 60+ tons of used furniture, home goods & other junk.

Mueller Town Center District

Thinkery

Interactive kids' museum with science exhibits, art, indoor & outdoor play spaces & story time.

Congress Avenue Historic District

The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center

Contemporary museum dedicated to promoting Texas-based artists, plus regular events.

East Congress

Mesmerize

Museum District

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Exhibits, IMAX films & educational experiences aim to tell & interpret the story of Texas.

University of Texas at Austin

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Exhibits include a Texas Pterosaur skeleton hung from the ceiling & a giant blue cut topaz jewel.

North Burnet

Museum of Illusions Austin

University of Texas at Austin

LBJ Presidential Library

The story of President Lyndon Baines Johnson is told through documents, photographs & mementos.

Acres West

Austin Aquarium

Small, family-friendly aquarium with many varieties of sea life, plus touch tanks & frequent events.

Old West Austin

West Chelsea Contemporary

Barton Hills

Zilker Botanical Garden

31-acre garden in Zilker Park with plants, ponds & trails, plus educational programs for kids.

Jollyville

Ao5 Gallery

North University

29th Street Ballroom

Eclectic performance space featuring diverse events (live music, DJs & comedy), a full bar & patio.

Congress Avenue Historic District

Texas Toy Museum and Arcade