Parking and Directions

Convenient downtown Austin parking onsite.

Parking at the Bullock Museum

The Bullock Museum's underground parking garage is a convenient and accessible parking option to access the Museum, the University of Texas campus, the Capitol Complex, the Blanton Museum, and anywhere else you need to go downtown.

Hours of Operation and Fees

Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Parking in the Bullock Museum garage is $15 for full-day parking. Re-entry and overnight parking are not permitted.

The parking garage is attended for extended hours on University of Texas home football game days. Parking on home football game days is $10 for Museum Members (with a valid parking voucher) and $25 for the general public. Only Member parking vouchers will be honored on game days. Click here for more information on the UT football schedule. Museum visitors may experience traffic delays on game days.

IMAX® patrons are advised to arrive early to allow extra time to get into the theater. Click here for the most up-to-date theater schedule.

Directions

The Bullock Museum Parking Garage is easily accessed via 18th Street, located on the south side of the Museum. Follow the Parking signs as you approach the Museum. Designated and accessible parking spaces are located near the elevators on each level of the garage.

For the most current information on public transportation schedules and fares, visit Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, UT Shuttle Bus service, or download our parking map for route numbers. 

For information about where to load or unload visitors traveling to the Bullock Museum via bus and motor coach, please call (512) 936-4637. There is no parking available at the Museum for buses, RVs, and other large vehicles. Buses will need to leave the Capitol Complex after drop-off.

The Bullock Museum’s front entrance is located on the new pedestrian-friendly Capitol Mall. Map apps may not always be up to date. More information about the Capitol Complex Master Plan is available online courtesy of the Texas Facilities Commission. 

Long-term Parking

Looking for a spot to park downtown on a regular basis? A limited number of covered garage parking passes are available to purchase on a semester basis for University of Texas students and on a monthly basis for commuters.

University of Texas Parking

Park at the Bullock Museum and walk to UT! Semester parking passes are issued for UT students, faculty, and staff for Monday - Friday entrance into the garage. Upon purchase, you will receive a confirmation email and will be notified in a separate email when your access card is ready to be picked up at the Bullock Museum Information desk. Parking passes are not ready until you are notified.

A valid University of Texas at Austin ID is required to complete the registration process.

Buy Pass

  • Fall term (August 15 - December 31) - $590
  • Spring term (January 2 - May 15) - $590

Please note: Rates are not prorated for partial terms.

Monthly Parking

Park at the Bullock Museum and walk to work! Monthly passes are issued at your desired start date. Upon purchase, you will receive a confirmation email and will be notified in a separate email when your access card is ready to be picked up at the Bullock Museum Information desk. Parking passes are not ready until you are notified.

Buy Pass

  • 1 month - $245
  • 3 months - $545

Please note: Rates are not prorated for partial terms.