10 Museums in Austin That You Shouldn't Miss

CAMIBAart is interested in contemporary concept-based art, with an emphasis on materials and craft quality. We embody the essence of world travel as it influences the art culture. Our excursions give tour goers an intimate glimpse at the process behind the masterpiece as well as the artists themselves. We travel to cities worldwide and acquaint ourselves through the eyes of an art enthusiast. Internationally, we offer tours to a growing number of destinations including Havana Cuba, Oaxaca Mexico, San Miguel de Allende Mexico, Mexico City, Guatemala, and Peru. Regionally we offer day tours in our home city of Austin Texas as well as weekend tours to Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio. We also put together custom trips - so reach out to us if you have something specific in mind.

Step back in time to the mid 1800s, on six restored homesites dating from 1841 to 1899, plus artisans and exhibits portraying Old Texas like it once was. The Sprinkle Corner village at the entrance features an historic dance hall, a renowned collection of historic carriages and a general store.

This art gallery / performance space has played an important role in supporting local female artists of all disciplines.

Sculptor Elisabeth Ney spent the last years of her life working in this building, which still contains some of her most beautiful sculpted pieces.

The Neill-Cochran House Museum is home to two of the ten oldest buildings surviving in Austin, including the only slave quarters still standing in the city. Through period and original furnishings, carefully restored interiors, exteriors, and outbuildings, we tell the story of Austin's first decades as a successful and growing capitol city through the beginning of the 20th century. Two rotating exhibit galleries delve into art history, material culture, as well as US and Texas history. We also host contemporary art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and a speakers series. Look for our next historic happy hour or free, all ages History Lab workshops, too!

This university art museum has a spectacular collection of 20th century American masters and the United State's largest collection of Latin American art. Reserve tickets and read our updates and rules at bit.ly/blantonmuseum

Museum and garden dedicated to the works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf. The garden holds over 40 sculptures, framed by nature. Inside the gallery, rotating exhibits of Umlauf's more obscure pieces and other similar artists are on display. There are everyday activities for children and regular workshops/lectures for art-lovers of all ages.

A description of some of the items that are contained in the center

The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, also known as the LBJ Presidential Library, is the presidential library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. It is one of fourteen presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and located on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. We are open daily (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with last admission at 4:40 p.m. Admission is $3-$10 per person, with free admission given to children 12 and under, active military, student groups, and UT Austin students, faculty, and staff with valid ID. Free parking is available in visitor lot #38. Learn more at lbjlibrary.org.