The Muppet Christmas Carol

Texas Spirit Theater | G | 85 min. | Comedy, Drama, Family

December 1, 2019 1:30pm & 4:00pm

Join the Bullock Museum for a special winter-holiday, multi-sensory screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol.

Event Details

Bring the whole family for a one-of-a-kind experience in the Museum's Texas Spirit Theater. In this 1992 retelling of the Charles Dicken's classic, Jim Henson's beloved Muppet characters tell their version of an old and bitter miser's redemption on Christmas Eve. Enjoy special effects throughout the screening!

Arrive early to explore exhibitions and Free First Sunday family activities. From 12pm until 3:30pm, drop-in at a family activity station on the second floor with Caritas of Austin.

Seating begins at 1:00 pm for the 1:30pm screening and at 3:30pm for the 4:00pm. All children over 4 need a ticket for entry. Any child under 4 who wants a guaranteed seat during the film will also need to purchase a ticket. Concessions from the IMAX Theatre will be allowed in the theater. 

Tickets are $5 for Bullock Museum members and $8 for general admission. Not a member? Find out more here.

Please note: The State of Texas is building a new fully pedestrianized green space between the Bullock Texas State History Museum and the Texas Capitol. The Museum and its parking garage remain open during construction. Surface parking lots and most parking meters will not be available for the duration of the construction project.

Your ticket purchase supports the Bullock Museum's exhibitions and educational programming.

The Bullock Texas State History Museum is a division of the Texas State Preservation Board. Additional support for educational programming provided by the Texas State History Museum Foundation.

Film Credits

Rating: G
Starring: Michael Caine
With Voices:Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, David Rudman
Director: Brian Henson
Writers: Charles Dickens (novel), Jerry Juhl (screenplay)
Runtime: 85 min
Genre: Comedy, drama, family
Release year: 1992

About Caritas of Austin

Caritas of Austin believes that when every person has a stable place to call home, they can realize their full potential and contribute to our community. We build wellbeing by making sure that people have a safe home, access to healthy groceries, jobs that provide a reliable living wage, and educational opportunities to learn life skills. All of us need a sturdy foundation and layers of support in our lives to thrive; that’s what creates a strong community. Our innovative, personalized and proven approach to building wellbeing and ending homelessness creates a more vibrant Austin for everyone.

About the Texas Spirit Theater and Tickets

The Texas Spirit Theater located on the Bullock Museum's second floor is one of the most beautiful film experiences in Austin and features multi-sensory special effects such as lightning, rain, and other surprises.

Museum Members enjoy free unlimited IMAX® documentary films, discounts on feature film tickets, free exhibition admission, discounts in the Museum Store, and more. Learn More.

Learn about ticket prices, refund policies, and parking (free after 5 pm). Please note that visitors under age fifteen must be accompanied by someone age sixteen or older. For evening programs, please enter through the Bullock Museum IMAX Theatre.