Bullock Texas State History Museum
Three floors of exhibits trace Texas history from Indigenous peoples, Spanish colonization, and the Republic of Texas to the oil age. A giant Lone Star sculpture stands at the entrance.
The museum sits on the north side of the State Capitol, and its front plaza features a giant bronze Lone Star sculpture. The permanent exhibits span three floors and include reconstructed remains of La Belle, a 17th-century French exploration ship; artifacts from the Battle of the Alamo; and the Texas Declaration of Independence. There is also an IMAX theater and interactive galleries. Museum admission costs about 15 dollars, and IMAX tickets are sold separately. It is a great place to understand why Texas is so different from the rest of the country.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 12:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Blanton Museum of Art
- Harry Ransom Center
- Texas State Capitol
- UT Tower
- LBJ Presidential Library
- Franklin Barbecue
- Sixth Street
- Congress Avenue Bridge Bats