Bullock Texas State History Museum

Robert de La Salle shipwrecked the La Belle when he explored the Gulf of Mexico in the 1680s. Over 300 years later, the La Belle has been discovered and restored. Watch this video for more info. Read more

Drove all the way to Austin for this. Nice collection of artifacts . Very friendly docents. Nice restaurant with plenty of healthy food choices on 2nd floor. Imax theatre is re-opened.

FANTASTIC Texas history museum with an incredible IMAX theatre, located conveniently walking distance to the UT campus. A little pricey , but a great date-night or Austin staple you HAVE to experience!

Explore three stories of temporary and permanent exhibits , catch an IMAX showing and don't miss the seasonal Cool Summer Nights event (among others) inside a museum as big as the state itself.

Great place to explore the start of our great state ... They are re constructing a ship that is going to be the main attraction on the first floor....it's so cool!!

One of the new museum designs that incorporates a lot more interaction with the exhibits than and older museum would have. It houses an IMAX theater and a theater which shows the story of Texas .

One of our favorites in the IMAX experience is Texas: The Big Picture. You know what they say-everything's bigger in Texas especially when you put it on an IMAX screen!

Lots of interesting history about Texas and how it came to be. Cheaper deal for students so bring your student ID.

You can't take photos in the exhibits , although there are giant dioramas and backgrounds that sorely tempt amateur portrait photographers ! My son had a blast and we spent almost five hours here.

I learn so much every time I come, They have great rotating exhibits . The staff and volunteers are incredibly helpful as well .

Worth going for their free entrance 1st Sunday of every month. Takes at least 1.5- 2 hours to go through everything.

Learn all about Texas in 3 floors, watch an IMAX movie on the largest screen in Texas, catch the Star of Destiny show and so much more!

If you're a student make sure to go! Otherwise, look for a discount day bc it's a bit overpriced. While you're here, walk across MLK to see the Blanton on campus!

Great for families. Be sure to check their website for rotating exhibits and special events - these are usually pretty fun

You're not in Texas till you've been to the Bullock Texas State History Museum. Here's where you'll learn about every facet of Texas: cattle, oil, space and, of course, the big battles.

Nice museum of Texas history with a great temporary exhibit on slavery upstairs. Don't miss it!

Very cool backdrop for a conference dinner , and a history lesson to boot!!!

Great museum ! Check out the Texas History portion of the museum , as they have awesome exhibits .

The Texas Spirit Theater is a unique special effects experience. The "Star of Destiny " show will take you on a journey through TX history, including NASA Mission Control's view of a Saturn V launch. Read more

Great exhibition on La Belle, a French ship that sank in the bay in the 17th Century. Ground floor.

Catch a film at the IMAX theater and expect little surprises, such as your seat moving with the action. It's sandwiched between two other great landmarks : The Texas State Capitol and UT. Read more

Tells the “Story of Texas ” with three floors of interactive exhibits , the special effects show, The Star of Destiny , in the Texas Spirit Theater , and Austin's only IMAX Theatre.

This place is great. Some of the statues are a little creepy. There's IMAX movies here too. Check it out if you get a chance.

'The Story of Texas ' museum offers exhibits , theaters, films and interactive computer displays. The museum , which opened in 2001, also has Austin's only IMAX theater.

Go early, buy your IMAX or 3D movie tickets, and then learn about The Story of Texas in this world-class museum while you pass the time. For all ages.

This museum was opened in 2001 and was designed by E. Verner Johnson, the designer of many famous museums in the U.S. $80 Million in bond revenues was donated for the construction of this museum .

Its a good Museum to see, but ur not allowed to take pix which is a bummer because if ur visiting all u have to go on is a mental picture of it.....

Check out the touchscreens on the second floor to go through different Texas historical periods.

IMAX 3D theater was great, and I loved the space and aeronautical exhibits .

Great museum . I'm a 65 year old born and raised in Texas and I still found it fascinating!

The rug on the second floor is in the design of the state . Nice detail.

Really brings history to life. Fun and engaging place to learn.

Everything, you can learn a lot

Woman Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) took to the skies in WWII. At the "Fly Girls" exhibit , a former WASP recounts landing a plane after the control "stick" fell off. Watch this video for more info. Read more

Very entertaining museum . Makes history fun to learn. Worth checking out.

Beware the parking garage . The entrance/exit is super narrow and if you're not careful you'll scrape the wall.

great 1968 exhibit . I learnt so much here about vietnam and that era.

Fabulous museum ! A lot of history here. I enjoyed the videos.

On the 2nd floor, go to your left rather than straight ahead to enter the timeline at the beginning.

Free admission on first Sunday of every month!

Great free museum that shares the history of Texas!

stop by & say hi to Nick, the friendly , informative, mischievious gentleman at the info booth in the lobby. He will probably be wearing a cowboy hat. :)

The museum offers free admission to the exhibits (2pm-6pm) and family story time (2pm-4pm) on the first Saturday afternoon of each month. Powered by ParentsConnect.com

The special exhibits are typically the best.... La Belle

Make sure to check out the Spirit of Texas Theater! Super cool special effects show.

The story of Texas told through interactive exhibits , special effects shows and an IMAX theater.

The Museum 's photo rules changed and now you can snap away without flash!

Good museum , interesting exhibits

We have done several weddings here and it is really kool and multi-faceted entertainment venue! Read more

As a true patriot of Texas, I strongly recommend a trip here. Ye haw.