Bob Bullock Story of Texas Museum

Museum Tells History of Lone Star State

Many visitors to Austin, the Texas state capital city, are intrigued by the history of the Lone Star State. Luckily for them, the city is also home to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. This historical museum is named after the former lieutenant governor, who was instrumental in its establishment.

Essentially, the Texas State History Museum encapsulates the history of Texas from prehistoric times to the present. The vast array of interactive exhibits showcase everything from the life of early Native Americans in Texas to the Battle of the Alamo to the role of Texas in the Space Race of the 1960s. The Museum also houses an IMAX theatre as well as a café and store. Additionally, the Museum often houses special and traveling exhibits.

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is located at 1800 N. Congress Avenue. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9 am - 6 pm and Sunday 12 - 6 pm. The Museum is closed on New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day.