The Story of Texas
Posted by: gardnergroup in About Austin on Jan 20, 2010
When the weather here in Austin turns cold or cloudy, there are many indoor activities available throughout the town and the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum downtown at MLK and Congress is right at the top of fun things to see. It's not just another boring old dusty museum, it's the newest museum in Austin and it offers three floors of interactive exhibits that appeal to all ages as well as Austin's only IMAX Theatre. Physical exhibits and media programs are augmented by recreated environments that bring home the sights, sounds and even the smells of Texas to you as you take the tour. The Museum offers a plethora of historical items almost too many to name. Among other things, you will find old uniforms and period costumes, oil paintings, musical memorabilia, Native American artifacts, pistols, cookware, Republic of Texas money, lots of rare political items, postcards and photographs of old Texas scenes. This is not a small museum and you need to set aside at least an hour or more to take in everything.
In addition to the historical exhibits, the IMAX Theatre is a big draw and they offer three IMAX films. "Texas: The Big Picture" is their signature film and offers a panoramic overview of our state that meshes nicely with the historical exhibits. "Magnificent Desolation: Walking On the Moon in 3D" chronicles the moonwalks of America's astronauts with astounding imagery. The latest arrival at the IMAX is "Roving Mars," which tells the story of the Mars rovers that are still exploring the Red Planet as you read this article.
The Museum is open Monday through Saturday 9am - 6pm and on Sunday from Noon to 6pm. Admission is $3 for children (5-18), $5.50 for adults and $4.50 for seniors (65 and up). IMAX tickets are extra.
There is also a Cafe located with the Museum that serves salads, soups and sandwiches from 10am - 3pm Monday through Saturday and Noon - 5pm on Sunday.
The parking garage is located on the south side of the Museum off of 18th Street. For more information, you can go to www.thestoryoftexas.com
From Austin.com
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