About the Texas Spirit Theater

The Texas Spirit Theater is the biggest multimedia special effects theater of its kind in Texas. Located on the second floor of The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, this 200-seat venue boasts three screens and thrilling special effects to create a truly unique experience.

The Theater has two experiential films with daily showtimes; The Star of Destiny, takes audiences on an epic journey through the history of Texas and Wild Texas Weather explores the fascinating phenomenon of tumultuous weather in the Lone Star State, both past and present.

The Star of Destiny is the Theater's feature presentation. Produced by BRC Imagination Arts and narrated by the character of Sam Houston, this presentation tells the human side of historic events, focusing on stories of perseverance to show how the spirit of Texas is in the people.

Historic episodes such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 come to life with sets, special lighting and amazing sound effects. Seats shake as visitors witness a gusher exploding from an East Texas oil derrick and the takeoff of the Saturn V carrying the first astronauts to the moon. Other surprising effects make The Star of Destiny a memorable learning experience for all ages.

Wild Texas Weather is a gale-force, immersive theater presentation, packed so tight with energy, audiences will be blown right out of their seats. Featuring historic and modern footage, Wild Texas Weather takes the viewer on a 22-minute tumultuous journey through some of the planet’s most unpredictable—and downright wicked—weather conditions, including hurricanes, thunderstorms, droughts, and flash floods.

Special effects add to the experience, simulating wind, rain, lightning, and fog, to literally rock the house as the audience rocks out to an original score by Austinite David Hamburger. The film is narrated by legendary singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard and features additional performances by artists Omar Kent Dykes, Toni Price, and Carolyn Wonderland.

Equipped with the latest media systems and special effects, the Texas Spirit Theater combines cutting-edge production values and entertaining, history-based programming -- including Storyteller Programs, Symposiums and other special topic programs exploring Texas history.