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.

Parking Map

Long-Term Parking

Hours of Operation and Fees

Monday – Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Parking in the Bullock Museum garage is $15 for full-day parking. Re-entry and overnight parking are not permitted. Members park free with a valid Member parking voucher. Not a Member? Join now.

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. Parking is free for IMAX patrons after 5 p.m. with a valid theater ticket. 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. 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.

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

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

Monthly Parking

Park at the Bullock Museum and walk to work! Monthly passes are issued at your desired start date. 

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

Long-term Parking Terms and Conditions

By completing this application and submitting payment, I agree to the terms listed below and understand that any card misuse or violation of these terms may result in the immediate forfeiture and/or cancellation of the parking access card without refund. Use of the access card is limited to daily weekday parking (Monday–Friday) and may only be used by the signed cardholder. The garage hours are 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. Overnight, weekend, and UT Game Day parking is not allowed. The Museum and its garage are closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day. Parking privileges are non-transferable. Access card is for parking privileges only; it does not entitle the cardholder to any discounts, free admission, or other membership benefits at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. Spots are not reserved, and the garage is shared with Museum visitors. On rare occasions, the garage may reach capacity. If Museum staff anticipates a heavy traffic day for the garage due to Museum events, you will receive advance notice via email so you may plan accordingly. Cards are not guaranteed to be activated before the semester start date. If your card is ever lost or stolen, or you have any questions, please notify the Museum at BullockParking@TheStoryofTexas.com; a new card may be re-issued for a $25 fee. Please return your access card at the end of your term if you do not plan to renew.