Scout it Out… A Day at the Museum Just for Scouts
Girl Scout Day
Saturday, January 14, 2012
10 -a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
10 -a.m. - 3 p.m.
The My Story is a Texas Story participation patch at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum invites scouts to share personal stories and family memories, explore Texas history and Texan connections around the world, and find the Texan in you. Scouts can choose from over eight activities to help with the different sections of the My Story is a Texas Story patch requirements; some activities can also apply toward the Cub Scout Heritages belt loop/pin and the Boy Scouts' Genealogy Merit Badge.
Exhibit admission is FREE for all Scouts. Exhibit admission for adults, chaperones and troop leaders is $9; additional youth admission is $5.
- One free Patch Book will be available to Scout Troop Leaders. Additional Patch Books may be purchased for $5.00 at the ticket counter, or by mail. If you would like to order a Scout Patch Book by mail, download the Scout Patch Book Order Form here. Patch Books are also available for free as a PDF. Download the Patch Book here.
- Patches are available for sale for $1.00 at the ticket counter.
- Exhibit admission is FREE for Scouts only. Regular exhibit admission prices apply for adults, chaperones, troop leaders, and additional youth with the group.
Lunch Options
The Museum has several lunch options for larger groups. Please use these guidelines in planning your group's lunchtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Museum?
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is located at 1800 N. Congress Avenue at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in downtown Austin, Texas.
Where should I park?
The underground Parking Garage entrance is located on the south side of the Museum, west of 18th Street, just off North Congress Avenue. There is a charge of $8 in the garage. Metered parking is available on streets surrounding the Museum.
Where can we eat lunch?
Lunch can be purchased in the Museum Cafe. You may not bring outside food or drink into the Cafe. If you brought your lunch, you are more than welcome to eat at the covered picnic area south of the Museum at the Stephen F. Austin Building.
Where do I buy tickets for the IMAX® Theatre and the Texas Spirit Theater?
Tickets may be purchased at the Museum ticket counter, where you will also pick up exhibit admission stickers.
For more information, please call 512-936-4649.
My Story is a Texas Story Scout History Patch
Click here for more information about the Museum's patch program for Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and Boy Scouts of America.
Calendar of Public Events
Click here to see a complete calendar of Public Events.
