Best History Museum in Round Rock

"The first half of Day 2 is devoted to an education in Texas pride by visiting the Bullock Texas State History Museum. After you’re all Texased out, have lunch at nearby Texas Chili Parlor, then walk over to Austin’s world-class repository for art, the Blanton Museum of Art. After admiring the Picassos, make your way down to the Driskill, Austin’s famed haunted hotel. Even if you don’t stay here you can marvel at the architecture and the creepy vibe, and get a confection at the 1886 Café & Bakery."

"Check out the map below for the locations of free things to do in Austin mentioned in this post. For some reason the map doesn’t always show on mobile, sorry!. You can use this link to the MyMaps page to view the map on your cell phone."

"The Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the “Story of Texas” with three floors of interactive exhibits; special effects shows in the Texas Spirit Theater; and Austin's premier IMAX Theatre."

"Situated on a 30-acre site on The University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas, the Library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, 650,000 photos and 5,000 hours of recordings from President Johnson’s political career, including about 643 hours of his recorded telephone conversations. The Museum contains more than fifty-four thousand objects donated by the President and Mrs. Johnson, their family, close friends, associates, and the American people. The iconic ten-story building was designed by award-winning architect Gordon Bunshaft and features a Great Hall with a stunning four-story, glass-encased view of the archives collection."

"Many of the events that took place during the 1963-1969 presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson still resonate today, and you can dip into this history at his library and museum on the east side of the University of Texas campus. The museum goes into the aftermath of the JFK assassination, displaying LBJ’s “Let Us Continue” speech and a letter to Johnson from Jacqueline Kennedy. You can find out about the president’s stance on social justice, and the background to the Voting Rights Act of 1965."

"At the LBJ Presidential Library you can experience the life behind the President – his Oval Office, his Presidential Limousine and more. We really enjoyed the Civil Rights exhibit they have as well. Sunday Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm"

"Completed in 1888, the State Capitol and its 22 acres of grounds and monuments are home to the office of the State Governor and the Chambers of the Texas Legislature. Protected as a National Historic Landmark, the building impresses with its dimensions; at 308 feet tall, it ranks as the sixth tallest state capitol, taller even than the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Visitors can stroll the park via the tree-lined path called the Great Walk and admire the numerous monuments."

"DowntownHours: Always free Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm; and Sundays, noon to 5pmWhere Texas laws are made and broken and where Rick Perry’s villainous/heroic (subtract as you see fit) origin story began."

"The Austin History Center features interesting historical and photographic archives of Austin that chronicle its history from founding days to present time. Look out for the special themed exhibits on several topics exclusive to Austin that take place during the year. As part of the local history division of Austin Public Library, the museum shares information on local government, other institutions and establishments, and figures."

"DowntownHours: Always free Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm; and Sundays, noon to 6pmA treasure trove of historical and photographic Austin archives, the Austin History Center also features special programs and themed exhibits in its stately Reading Room."

"Who needs a boring history museum when you could experience a living history museum?. At Pioneer Farms, the volunteers wear high-buttoned dresses and top hats as they take you through guided tours of farms and villages from the 1800s. You can pet animals, listen to stories and ride in horse-drawn buggies as you learn all about Texas history."

"Pioneer Farms is a living history museum offering workshops and programs for both students and adults. Step back in time and experience Texas history while you explore six themed historic areas. Some of the workshops available are blacksmithing, woodworking, knitting/quilting, candlemaking, soapmaking, and cheese making."

"The South Austin Museum of Popular Culture collects, conserves, and exhibits vintage posters and live music ephemera from the 1960s through today to educate future generations on the rich and unique culture that makes Austin the Live Music Capital of the World. SouthPop seeks to enrich a growing and changing the community by becoming the premier source in Texas for art and artifacts of local music history from the 1960s to the present and its impact on local, national, and international culture. To learn more about South Austin Museum of Popular Culture click here."

"To get a glimpse of this integral part of Austin’s culture, head to SOUTHPOP!. Also known as AusPOP, the museum has over 3,000 artifacts and 10,000 photos to peruse. The collection includes a huge assortment of music posters spanning decades, from the 1960s to today."

"The Austin Toy Museum is a non-profit museum suitable for the whole family – Mums and Dads will enjoy a nostalgic walk down memory lane as they show their children the very different toys that they used to play with. In addition to old favorites like Smurf and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figurines, there are several vintage video arcade games you can introduce your children to including Pac Man, Donkey Kong and many more – free to play with your admission ticket. Girls will be able to see what the original Barbie and Ken looked like (and how they were dressed back in the 60’s)."

"Why You’ve Got to Go: If you grew up loving action figures or if your kids are into them, this is the perfect place to bring them. You can take a walk down memory lane and explore vintage toys, old video games and more. What to Do: Simply let yourself go and have a great time playing vintage video games and admiring action figures along with your little ones."

"A fine place to ogle vintage toys, action figures, retro toys, classic toys, or console video games of childhoods past or present. Though seemingly targeting fanboys/girls, the museum is in fact focused on childhood education and also has a lot of hands-on activities, like vintage video games. View this post on Instagram"

"This compact but enlightening museum has been on Congress Avenue since 1988 and deals with traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latin American art and culture. The Mexic-Arte Museum has built a collection of painting, drawing, printing, sculpture and photography, by contemporary artists like Raul Gonzalez, Juan Ramos, Sam Coronado, Gerardo Medina and Mike Parsons. Shows like the annual Día de Los Muertos & Community Altars and Mix ‘n’ Mash exhibitions are sourced from that expanding permanent collection."

"Mexic-Arte Museum is dedicated to cultural enrichment and education through the collection, preservation, and presentation of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture to promote dialogue and develop an understanding for visitors of all ages. To learn more about Mexic-Arte Museum click here."

"Kill Joy, a featured artist in the museum’s newly opened exhibit MX 21-Resistance, Reaffirmation & Resilience, will lead a printmaking workshop for visitors on Museum Day. Tours will be at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., and the Mexic-Arte’s featured Changarrito artist, Luke Cisneros, will be onsite displaying and selling his artwork."

"With a warm, intimate atmosphere accentuated with plenty of mahogany woodwork, Italian marble surroundings and white linen tablecloths, it’s no wonder III Forks is one of the most romantic spots in Austin for countless proposals and other celebratory events. Enjoy a cocktail in the piano bar before dining on some of the city’s best steaks, seafood and local favorites. Delicious butters and crowns quite literally top off the meal nicely."

"Located on the UT campus, this New American restaurant boosts familiar favorites with a sophisticated touch. The menu spotlights ingredients from local farms and ranches, plus seafood from the Gulf. Entrees such as rack of lamb and grilled ribeye are sure to earn applause."

"The Carillon will be offering a to-go option for pick up on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14. This 4-course dinner package is for two people and priced at $140. Reservations need to be made by Tuesday, February 9th by calling us at 512-404-3654."