Blanton Museum of Art
A large university art museum at the University of Texas, famous for 'Austin,' a stained-glass chapel designed by Ellsworth Kelly.
The Blanton Museum of Art is one of the largest university art museums in the United States. Its collection includes European old master paintings, modern and contemporary American art, and Latin American art. The work 'Austin' on the grounds is the only building ever designed by artist Ellsworth Kelly, and its stained-glass windows cast colorful light on sunny days, making it a popular photo spot. The outdoor courtyard, renovated in 2023, features colorful petal-shaped shade sails. Admission costs about 15 to 20 dollars, and some hours are free on Thursdays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Harry Ransom Center
- UT Tower
- Texas State Capitol
- LBJ Presidential Library
- Franklin Barbecue
- Sixth Street
- Congress Avenue Bridge Bats