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Where can you spend a day digging for dinosaur fossils, staring at a lock of Elvis' hair, celebrating the Day of the Dad and watching a production about cowboys, Indians and astronauts? It can only really be at Austin museums in Texas. An diverse array of museums in Austin reflect the wacky, eccentric personality of this crazier-than-life Texas locale.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
The 35-foot-tall Lone Star outside the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum sets the tone for this homage to all things Texas. It tells the story of Texas ' colourful history, from the dinosaurs through First Americans and cowboys all of the way to grease and varsities. Alone among museums in Austin, the Bob Bullock State History Museum has an IMAX theater. Often showing 3D pictures, the IMAX theater features a film about the country's landscape and history, "Texas: The Big Picture", with educational and commercial releases. 3 floors of interactive exhibits trace Texas ' history, from the interactions of explorers and natives, its years as an independent country to its oil, ranching, and high-tech booms.
Mexic-Arte Museum
Although it's among the smaller Austin museums, the Mexic-Arte Museum's focus on conventional and up to date Latino culture and art wins positive reviews for its quality and variety. The museum regularly introduces visitors to little-known aspects of Mexican culture, for example ex-voto, or painted, votive offerings left for saints. Exhibits can go from Aztec pottery to modern, multimedia works by living artists of Mexican origin. The museum's yearly Day of the Dead festival has turned into a large, well-liked public event with a block-party feel. The state legislature has delegated this the Official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas.
Museum of Natural and Artificial Ephemera
This shrine to all things strange epitomizes the crazy, independent spirit of the city, maybe the most so of all the museums in Austin. The Museum of Natural and Artificial Ephemera is basically a work of love by visionaries Scott Webel and Jen Hirt, who've turned their living room into a tribute to the dime museums of yesterday. You can find a tuft of Elvis' hair, recordings manufactured by spook hunters and a cig that might be the last one smoked by Marilyn Monroe. The museum owners will be the first to tell you to take such claims with a touch of suspicion, the joys of this museum lies in eccentricity, not reliability. As of March 2012, the museum is open from 1:00pm to 4:00pm On Saturdays, and visitors can also call to schedule tours at other points in times.
Austin Nature and Science Museum
This museum teaches about our natural world through hands-on exhibits and activities. In the sand Dino Pit, kids can dig for fossils planted there, while a fossil display and oil paintings of dinosaurs teach them about the animals they are digging up. The walking trails are a great draw for moms and pops with young children, who can let off steam and stop at the animal exhibits and displays on the way. The museum is home to saved animals and birds, including raptors and even a Canadian bobcat.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
The 35-foot-tall Lone Star outside the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum sets the tone for this homage to all things Texas. It tells the story of Texas ' colourful history, from the dinosaurs through First Americans and cowboys all of the way to grease and varsities. Alone among museums in Austin, the Bob Bullock State History Museum has an IMAX theater. Often showing 3D pictures, the IMAX theater features a film about the country's landscape and history, "Texas: The Big Picture", with educational and commercial releases. 3 floors of interactive exhibits trace Texas ' history, from the interactions of explorers and natives, its years as an independent country to its oil, ranching, and high-tech booms.
Mexic-Arte Museum
Although it's among the smaller Austin museums, the Mexic-Arte Museum's focus on conventional and up to date Latino culture and art wins positive reviews for its quality and variety. The museum regularly introduces visitors to little-known aspects of Mexican culture, for example ex-voto, or painted, votive offerings left for saints. Exhibits can go from Aztec pottery to modern, multimedia works by living artists of Mexican origin. The museum's yearly Day of the Dead festival has turned into a large, well-liked public event with a block-party feel. The state legislature has delegated this the Official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas.
Museum of Natural and Artificial Ephemera
This shrine to all things strange epitomizes the crazy, independent spirit of the city, maybe the most so of all the museums in Austin. The Museum of Natural and Artificial Ephemera is basically a work of love by visionaries Scott Webel and Jen Hirt, who've turned their living room into a tribute to the dime museums of yesterday. You can find a tuft of Elvis' hair, recordings manufactured by spook hunters and a cig that might be the last one smoked by Marilyn Monroe. The museum owners will be the first to tell you to take such claims with a touch of suspicion, the joys of this museum lies in eccentricity, not reliability. As of March 2012, the museum is open from 1:00pm to 4:00pm On Saturdays, and visitors can also call to schedule tours at other points in times.
Austin Nature and Science Museum
This museum teaches about our natural world through hands-on exhibits and activities. In the sand Dino Pit, kids can dig for fossils planted there, while a fossil display and oil paintings of dinosaurs teach them about the animals they are digging up. The walking trails are a great draw for moms and pops with young children, who can let off steam and stop at the animal exhibits and displays on the way. The museum is home to saved animals and birds, including raptors and even a Canadian bobcat.
About the Author:
Rachelle Meore has had an interest in Austin fine arts and museums for many years. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications. For more information about arts and Austin museums, come visit her site.
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