When you have spent all your money on holiday shopping, why not kill some time at one of the many great museums in Austin. While the kids might not always think it’s as cool at Main Event, you can feel good about giving them and educational experience. Don’t be shy about giving them a small donation.
Austin History Center
Location : 810 Guadalupe St. Austin, TX 78701
http://library.austintexas.gov/ahc/about-us
Austin Nature & Science Center
Location: 301 Nature Center Dr. Austin, TX 78746
https://austintexas.gov/page/about-austin-nature-science-center
Austin Fire Museum
Location: 401 E. 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/austin-fire-museum
O. Henry Museum
Location: 401 E 5th St. Austin , TX 78701
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/o-henry-museum
The Texas Capitol
Location: 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
Elisabet Ney Museum
Location: 304 East 44th St. Austin,
http://www.austintexas.gov/Elisabetney
George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center
Location: 1165 Angelina St. , Austin, TX
http://www.austinmuseums.org/amp_profiles/the-george-washington-carver-museum-and-cultural-center/
Emma S Barrinetos Mexican American Cultural Center
Location: 600 River St., Austin,TX 78701
http://www.austintexas.gov/esbmacc
Harry Ransom Center
Location: 21st and Guadalupe St. Austin, TX
http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/
Texas DPS Museum & Research Center
Location: 5805 N. Lamar Blvd., Building A, Lobby, Austin, TX
Texas DPS Museum & Research Center
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Texas Governor’s Mansion
Location: 1010 Colorado St., Austin,TX 78701
https://gov.texas.gov/first-lady/governors-mansion
Hours: Free guided tours are available Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and select Saturdays.
From 2pm – 4pm. Tours last 30 minutes. Must reserve your spot for the tour, one week in advanced.
Texas Military Forces Museum
Location: 2200 West 35th St. Bldg.6 , Austin, TX
http://texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/
