General Information
Hours
Monday - Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday Noon-6pm
The Museum is open year-round, except on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day. The IMAX Theatre offers screenings during Museum hours and has some evening and holiday extended hours. See show times.
The Cafe will be closing at 3pm on May 25.
First Saturday
The Museum provides free admission to the Exhibits on the first Saturday of each month from 2 - 6 pm. Regular admission prices still apply to the Texas Spirit Theater and IMAX Theatre. Starting July 7, First Saturday is moving to Sundays - make sure to mark your calendar.
Location
The Museum is located at 1800 N. Congress Avenue at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in downtown Austin, Texas, between the State Capital complex and the University of Texas campus.
The Museum is a part of Austin's Cultural Campus, where you can explore art, history, science, and humanities at a number of institutions all within walking distance. Learn more...
Exhibit Admission
FREE for Members; $9 for adults; $8 for college students (with valid ID); $7 for seniors/military (with valid ID); $6 for youth ages 4-17, free for ages 3 and under. Single attraction tickets are available at the Museum or online with a service fee. The times below are approximate; visitors are able to move at their own pace through the Museum, and re-entry to the exhibits is permitted throughout the day.
Single Attraction Tickets
| Exhibits 3 floors 45 mins/floor | IMAX Theatre 45 mins | Texas Spirit Theater 20 mins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $9 | $8 | $5 |
| Student | $8 | $7 | $4 |
| Senior/Military | $7 | $7 | $4 |
| Youth 4-17 yrs | $6 | $6 | $4 |
Combination Tickets
Combination tickets only available for purchase at the Museum.
| Exhibits + IMAX 3 hrs | Exhibits + TX Spirit 2 hrs 45 mins | Exhibits + IMAX + TX Spirit 3 hrs 30 mins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $15 | $12 | $18 |
| Student | $13 | $10 | $15 |
| Senior/Military | $12 | $9 | $14 |
| Youth 4-17 yrs | $10 | $8 | $13 |
Best Value
Museum Members not only get into the exhibits for FREE but also get discounts on theater tickets, FREE parking, and much more. Become a Member today!
Parking
The Museum's underground parking garage entrance is located on the south side of the Museum on 18th Street. There is a fee of $8 (full day, no re-entry).
Parking garage is free after 6 pm. Garage hours subject to change on UT game days. Please call (512) 936-8746 for information on where to park buses, motor coaches, RVs and other large vehicles.
Información en Español
Horario
Lunes – Sabado: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Domingo: Mediodía - 6 p.m.
El Museo es cerrado Día de Año Nuevo, Domingo de Pascua, Día de Acción de Gracias, Noche Buena, Navidad. El IMAX Theatre ha estendido sus horas en algunas noches y fines de semana. Haga clic aquí para el horario de proyección de IMAX Theatre. Todas las horas de operacion, tiempos de peliculas, y precios de boleto pueden cambiar sin nota.
Entrada
GRATIS para Miembros del Museo. $9 para adultos, $8 para estudiantes (con identificación); $7 para mayores/military; $5 jóvenes 4-17; gratis por niños de 3 años o más jovenes. El precio varia para los boletos IMAX y los boletos "combo". Haga clic aquí para ver nuestro menu.
