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Museums in Downtown Austin
By Kathryn | August 17, 2008
There is a lot to do in downtown Austin these days but that doesn’t mean that some of the classic activities and attractions there should now be forgotten. The downtown Austin area has long been the home of several different museums that remain worth checking out even as new opportunities for entertainment become available in the neighborhood.
Arguably one of the best museums in downtown Austin for both locals and visitors to experience is the Austin Museum of Art. This museum actually has two different locations in Austin but the one located downtown is arguably the better of the two because of the fact that it offers more cutting-edge exhibitions than its sister location. People who want to see the creative side of Austin will love this place whether they live in the area or not.
Another must-visit museum in downtown Austin that is appreciated as much by visitors as it is by locals is the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Texas is definitely a state that is proud of its heritage and you can learn all about that history at this downtown museum. Despite being about the past, this is no boring museum; there’s even an IMAX theatre here to provide all-ages entertainment and education about the area.
For families who are living in the downtown Austin area, a favorite pick besides the IMAX at the history museum is the Austin Children’s Museum. The interactive exhibits are designed to engage children and interest them in learning and exploration. What you’ll find as an adult is that you don’t have to be young to enjoy the museum.
Those three museums are the top-rated museums in downtown Austin. They aren’t the only museums, though. You can check out the historic home and museum of author O. Henry, review the archives at the Lyndon B. Johnson memorial museum or experience the culture of Mexican fine arts at the Mexic-Arte museum. There’s plenty to see in downtown Austin – both indoors and out!
Topics: Downtown Austin Living |