Came here with my Girlfriend on Saturday (Not busy at all).We are new to Texas having recently moved from California, so when we found this museum and saw that it was focused on the history of Texas, we had to go!Spent about 2 hours there, it was a decent sized Museum, the 2nd and 3rd floor had the most items to read about and admire. It definitely was an eye opener amd explained a lot about Texas/Tejas rich history! Overall it was worth the trip (Drove from SA) had a great time!

As far as museums go, this one isn’t bad at all. Of course the focus is on Texas but it doesn’t go deep enough but does a decent job to get you started. Good price for what you see. Parking was easy and lots of cool things to see. I liked that it didn’t just focus on one part of that state but in the wide regions of the state. Could be bigger but I think that museums could be bigger.

First time going and it was a very nice museum. It was much larger and had a lot more exhibits than I was expecting. You could spend all day here if you read through every exhibit. If you are local then it would be nice to take multiple visits and really take your time on each display. For one time visitors then you can still breeze through and thoroughly enjoy it.

I could spend 2 days here. So much to learn. Imax movie was amazing.

A really amazing museum. I know this place by heart because I love coming here. They have some really interesting events and exhibits. Make sure to check it out.

I dont like museums but this one was very interesting. It really takes you back in time and makes you appreciate the history of Texas. Definitely would recommend.

Lots of very interesting things, its worth it.

This is a nice museum with some interesting exhibits. They had just opened an exhibit on WWI before we visited and it was quite interesting. One thing they could improve is explaining the context for their exhibits and why they are being shown. For example, the ship hull of La Belle is quite interesting to see but we had to read all of the plaques in the surrounding area to piece together an idea of what had happened to it. Perhaps a summary plaque could be placed in front of each of the major exhibits or something. Otherwise great though! The underground parking garage was a nice convenience. We were able to leave my car there while exploring the city.

Weve visited the museum a few times and always find something new we previously missed. Very well laid out. Will visit again.

I’ve been here many times, and with COVID, too many of the interesting exhibits/shows are closed. I recommend waiting until it completely reopens to visit.

Excellent museum, the exhibitions are extremely well done. The whole place looks brand new and well organized. I took my kids to it they loved them. The IMAX movie theater is breath taking. This is a must is you are in the area!

Great museum that doesn’t take too long to get through. Great proximity for other stops. The price was reasonable, the staff friendly and knowledgeable. My daughter loves this place and I enjoy stopping by any time I’m in the area and we have time.

This museum is great to understand the original the Texas. I loved it

Wonderful place to learn of Texas history. About 4 levels of beautiful things to see, and a new area on the first floor on the future of the world, i.e. space colonization.Look to spend a good 2+ hours here.And you’ve got to take a photo of the star out front!

My first time here and it was a great experience. Considering with this pandemic they did a great job of making everyone feel safe.

Great museum. Really does a great job teaching Texas history. Cool exhibits. Old boat, Texan training plane, old guns with cool stories. Even a replica of the statue on 5op of the state capitol building..... From the looks of her she was meant to be viewed from far away. Convenient parking garage located under building. Walking distance from the capitol building.

Went here as part of a short get-a-way. This place was the best part of the trip. The exhibits were outstanding. They were both entertaining and informative. The staff was very friendly. This is a must see place, especially if you are Texan. Could have stayed longer.

Great time today at the Museum. Many great exhibits for all ages to enjoy. I certainly learned a few new things and so did the kids. The 4-D movie theater was awesome and very cool info...i recommend spending the little bit extra if you can to experience it. I will need to go again when I have more time to get to all the Museum exhibits...this trip was more about being a chaperone the kids around. The ship was also really cool.

Attending the B movies Texas fashion edition was most impressive. Really intelligent and insightful commentary from the host and special guest. Outstanding for a free event, thank you!!

Pretty upscale well appointed Museum with good displays, audiovisual exhibits etcetera. Obviously a really big Lone Star on the outside. Pretty good for children and adults alike. Nice gift shop. Not bad to kill some time in Austin.

Friendly staff, some great exhibits and great price.

I like how vertical this place is. Great place to learn about texas history.

Amazing spot to spend a couple hours especially if youre a history buff. Theres an absolute ton of information. Every piece has detailed information located close by and theres a wide variety of artifacts from small to large. Cheap admission and they even participate in Bank of Americas Museums on Us program. Great for all ages. They even have a decent Cafe on the second floor with very reasonable prices.

I was so surprised that we have museum like that in Austin , very beautiful organized lots of fun and story we watch lot of videos and cinema I have great time there would love to back again and tell people about that Awesome place

I was honestly surprised, I love the museum it was well put together. My familys favorite part was the Cowboys in space part of Museum exhibits. All in all it was a pretty awesome trip. The whole museum was amazing. Definitely worth a visit!

Im no history buff but I love learning the history of a city or state that I visit. This museum was adequate to do just that. We went on a Thursday morning. It was a homeschool day, so LOTS of kids running around. Only 4 stars because it did not have as many interactive displays as some other museums Ive visited.

A very awesome and enjoyable experience took my kids and they enjoyed it you will spend a few hours here.

Filled with Texas and Austin history. An amazing experience and must things to do in Austin! Recommend going early to catch the spirit theatre experience.

This museum is totally worth seeing, especially if youre Texan. Really friendly staff and docents. Great exhibits. Great views from their cafe. Texas Spirit movie was totally worth it! Great, interactive movie. Beautiful building, too. All of it was really well planned and built. Loved it!

We had a great time in Austin. The Wyndham Resort and location was AWESOME!!!

Love this spot!!! Glad we made it in. Go for history, learn all about the mystery. I loved how diverse it was and gained much knowledge about Austin, but Texas and the history of America all in one! Great museum!

The imax screen was blurry. we saw it in 2D. my son and husband said its clear in 3D. wasnt worth the $39 for me. the museum itself has so many facts about history that i wasnt taught in school. it makes me kind of angry actually to know how little we are actually taught in school.

Neat place to visit! Especially if youre a Texas history buff.

We were visiting Austin in a rainy day (I know! Real unfortunate) and we ended up going to the history museum, which was great except for one big issue! They had live music in the lobby and it was extremely loud and you could hear it from everywhere in the museum. This was annoying to the point that we ended up not seeing the 3rd floor (last section of the museum) and just leave. So, my recommendation is that if you go there and there is live music, do not get tickets, otherwise its a great and informative experience about Texas history.

Nice place. Very interesting and entertaining if you are a history fan. A part of it was off-limits due to remodeling (June 2018), so I guess it will be even better in the coming months. Also, Texas is the birthplace of the integrated circuit (Jack Kilby, Texas Instruments engineer) so this should be a pilgrimage destination to all us electronics and computing engineers! The exhibition about this was quite modest. It should be highlighted more (maybe Dallas has a museum dedicated to this topic?).

Its a great place. I think the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wish it was a little bit bigger. But they have an amazing exhibit and its totally worth the trip. Maybe not two, since you can pretty much see everything in one trip, but the exhibits do change, so going out there when the exhibits change would definitely be worth it. They have a parking garage underneath so parking is a breeze and not too expensive, even though its downtown. I didnt try out the movie theater but Ive heard its pretty amazing so Ill for sure have to do that next time I go!

Bullock Texas State History Museum would be on your bucket list of Museums. Nice friendly staff great experience to bring family and friends for a fun outing.

Visited with the kids on the first Sunday of the month. We had an excellent time learning about our states history and the extra activities were so fun! Be sure and snap a photo in front of the huge bronze star. We utilized the all-day parking in the garage below the building and walked a couple blocks to see the capital building.

If you are proud Texan you must visit this awesome museum while in the gorgeous city of Austin .Learn about the states industry and the changes it’s faces throughout the years!This museum offers a great experience for those who simply like to nerd out.Promise it’s worth the price, Parking garage is 10 bucks and entrance is about 12 dollars approximately

Very good history of Texas

Very cool and interesting place. I only had a few hours and wish I had more time to look everything over in greater detail. Definitely recommend to visitors looking for something interesting to do during a visit to the area.

This building is the architecture alter of the idea “God Bless Texas!” This museum is the best place for one to quickly learn, and appreciate, the story of Texas. 2 hours can teach you all the armchair history of The Lone Star State. Or you can spend your entire day really going into all the details. “God Bless Texas” indeed!

Nice to have fun and free events and they offer a FREE day to the community! But it’s expensive on regular days. Thanks!

Such a fun museum to visit. There are so many things to discover here.

Was surprised and learn a lot about Texas and it’s history. Place to go for sure.

We love TX

Having travelled to Austin TX, this location gave me the opportunity to learn about the state of Texas and information about the state.

It is a good museum if not great, tins of good artifacts though. I havent seen any other history museum that showcases old and latest trends together. If you are in Austin, you must visit this museum. Also plan to watch iMax and other 4 D shows (extra charges)

Interesting museum about the history of Texas. You start at the first floor and work your way up to the third floor. They did a good job on making it more interesting by combining plain information with objects/ artifacts (?), movies, special staging/ decor and so on. Next to that the information panels were not too big or long so it was easier to read them all. I find long panels discouraging and they make my head explode. Here is was always a very nice amount of information.First and second floor are all about the history. The third floor is more relaxing and talks about music stars, professional athletes, pictures of Texas from the sky, ranches, ...The café on the second floor gives a break right on time.They also offer other services (like movies).

A must visit Museum in Austin. It has varieties of stuffs to see in case you like museum and history. It has 3 floors with games at the top floor. Theres a huge boat in the ground floor and a plane in the top floor. One of the must visit places in Austin.It also hosts parties in the evening which are great attraction.

My son loved it and its the perfect size, for my 9 year old. Very friendly staff and clean environment!

Great place to learn about the history of the Texas, especially when its cold outside. Was a bit hard to find the way to the entrance as there is a huge construction in progress.Ive spent there 2 hours, as they provide you with a lot of stends and movies to entertain.New section with old ship and other artifacts was not open yet, but you still can see the exposition from the upper levels.Not too crowded and there are workers everywhere to help you with any questions. Restrooms on every other floor and a nice gift shop next to the ticketing window.

A lot of great material about the history of Texas. But coverage is uneven. There is a huge gallery on some of the earliest European exploration, with an excavated French ship, but little on the actual Spanish governance and economy -- which lasted 300 years! Theres a bit on the pre-European cultures, but it feels spotty and incomplete.The biggest emphasis is on the political history of the 19th century, a sort of Whig history of the march toward statehood. There are some fascinating exhibits about some of the early non-Spanish colonists ... including failed settlements ... but its very light on the demographics and economics of the period: how much farming, how much ranching, the competition of the different railroads (something that the Dallas museum emphasizes), landowning patterns, income distribution, the later oil economy, the sources of immigration, .... What was the role of Mexicans and Spanish-speakers?There is a little material (but not enough) on slavery in all its aspects -- where was it most common? what work did slaves do? what were ownership patterns?All in all, though the exhibits themselves are nicely done, the coverage is too uneven and biased towards the Anglo narrative of progress.

I loved this museum! I took the metro to get here and got soaked head to toe from unexpected pour of rain, but the friendly staff totally understood and redirected me towards the lockers. Lockers are free to use, but you have to have 2 quarters in order to use it (you get it back when you are done using the locker). The locker area was clean and open. Totally handicap and wheelchair okay! The bathrooms are very large and clean. The museum is made up of three lvls, each with its own little themes and area. There are a cute little activities for kids on the each floor, its easy to keep them occupied :) Very enjoyable and would love to visit again someday.

Well laid out museum with lots to do and read. Well worth a visit just for the Cowboys in Space alone.

Excellent museum. Lots of interesting artifacts that tell the story of Texas. Learned a lot and enjoyed the videos. Would have liked to have seen more on the Texas Rangers.

I love the Bob. Great place for Christmas shopping.

Go here! There is the remnants of an amazing French ship From the 1600 that ran aground and was unearthed som 300 years later. The history of Texas is tremendous and quite literally encompasses all parts of the creation of the US to today. Lots of good stuff here to learn and see.

I was sad there wasnt more about the Texas Rangers and more modern events in Texas. There wasnt a lot to keep younger kids engaged. But as an adult who its a native Texan, I really enjoyed the museum. They did have a kids craft today (Saturday) so that was a nice surprise.

Love it. New exhibits are always coming in and the story telling through exhibits, electronic displays, interactive screens and documentaries is a great way to experience history. If you go more than a couple times a year, see their movies or documentaries, then its worth getting the membership.

If youre looking to dive into Texas history This place exceeds all expectaions. Staff is extremely helpful and polite. if youre a history buff or just want to learn about texas history its a must stop

Much enjoyed, not too big not too small lots to see and do

Great place to see the History of Texas1st Sunday of every month - admission FREE

Wonderful historical exhibits and a fun place to visit with children. Garage parking is easy and convenient

LOVE THIS PLACE..... the exhibits are FRESH, thoughtful, innovative and enriching. They give me insight about culture and context historically I didnt know I wanted or needed making time and place more real than I could have imagined!

We truly enjoyed our visit to the Bullock Texas State Museum. The exhibits tell the story of Texas. It includes a few video viewing areas where brief videos focus on specific periods of the states history. And its IMAX theatre and multi-sensory theatre bring historical events to life! Our entire family enjoyed the experience.

Great museum to learn Texas history! Was here for hours!!! Few pics but this is a must see for yourself!

If you are a long time resident of Texas or new to the state or just visiting I highly recommend going to the Bullock! Tells the story of Texas, Mexico and the Southern states very well with good documentation. Story starts in prehistory all the way through modern times. Also has a IMAX theater that shows all kind of movies. Also has traveling exhibits. Well worth the visit, more than once!

Beautiful museum!! You have too go see the history movie!

I went there with friend. We spend great time. Interior was beautiful. Location was good.

Nice museum but it was under construction. It really didnt feel like there was a good flow to the place either. I was there for an event which probably detracted from my enjoyment of the location and really being able to spend more time at the exhibits.

Really nice history museum. Liked 3-D movie on turtles.

I really enjoyed this museum. Its three floors of some pretty comprehensive Texas history. You really get a good perspective on why Texans have such pride in their state and identity, I had no idea the history the people and state went through.On the bottom floor you will find a large colonial ship, movie theater and a rotating exhibit I think (prohibition when I went). Second floor is the Wild West days, and about the land and farming. Up on the top you will find info closer to modern times about media, oil and war.Overall, well worth the money, for adults and kids.

Been to several museums, and this has to be one of the better ones. Not just in content but also in being well maintained, beautifully kept and logistical and aesthetic design. Many interactive exhibits throughout the three floors of history. The video presentations throughout also are professionally made and are constantly updated. Well worth the trip, many guides around to help with questions or provide additional details. From beginning to present day - the history of Texas lives here.Other additional options like Imax, and the spirit theater are also in this museum. Usually they also have special limited time traveling exhibitions.

What a great museum about various aspects of Texas history. Nice sized with good information, but not so much it’s overwhelming. Definitely worth a trip.

Going to this museum was a great experience. Really enjoyed learning the history of TX even if you’re not from there. And if you don’t have time to see the whole thing The mosaic art at the entrance is a must see!

Very very nice Museum! A great place to spend a few hours for any Austin. Also as from someone from Indiana, it was nice to learn a lot more about Texas very interesting indeed for a decent price!

Loved the exhibits and the IMAX theater attached. Best museum to learn the history of Texas in my opinion.

This is a must see if you want a detailed and mostly objective view of Texas state history. There is a nice museum shop and imax screens! Would definitely be going back to check out the movies. The museum is very nice and well laid out. There is a little cafe too. Definitely need a few hours or more to walk through and experience everything. Looking forward to going back!

Learned about so many cool Texas historical events.

This is a great museum for the whole family to visit at least once. Kids will learn that the history of Texas is not only about cowboys and oil refineries. There is a lot to see in this museum, they also have a movie theater and a coffee shop (but you aren’t allowed to bring any food or drinks around the exhibitions). The parking is quite expensive ($10) and the admission is $13 for an adult and $9 for anyone under 17 years old. if you want to catch a documentary in the movie theater you’d have to pay $9 for an adult and $7 for a kid, plus the popcorn and drinks. So it’s quite expensive to do specially as a family with more than one kid, but as I said, it’s nice to do it at least once.

This was the first museum Ive been to. I enjoyed walking around looking at all the exhibits, but I assumed it was gonna be more Paintings to look at. It was mostly historical items of Texas past. But the top floor is epic. Pictures Paintings and lots of postcards. I really enjoyed myself. They have a cafe inside so you can even eat lunch before you go. And its all wheelchair accessible theres an elevator on each floor. Parking is 10 bucks with this heat though its worth parking underground.

I enjoyed my visit, especially the ship

The staff is amazing. Beautiful museum and if the movies going to be awesome in 3D then you need to see it here. Avatar 3D here was by far the most impressive thing Ive seen to this day.

Great museum that talks us through all the history of Texas. The exhibits have good descriptions as well. I believe you can learn a little about the major events that happened in Texas.

Huge place with multiple levels, Plan in half-day here. Some confusion on 1st level, as to whether one has missed some things, can cause one to double-back. This lessened, than disappeared as you work upwards, due to the circular viewing and less displayed as one works up. More light would be helpful in the early Spanish Texas segment on first floor. Still, museums, such as these in state capitals, are A must-see, for visitors to obtain an appreciation and understanding of the development of the state.

It is a good place to spend few hours learning about Texas history. However they have plenty of space there and I think they can do a better job at selecting more interesting artifacts/aspects of US/Texas history. The place feels empty in some spots and you go home without too many things to remember.

The museum is beautiful. We paid $13 per person for the admission.

I loved this museum! It was a quality experience overall, and we learned a lot from the exhibits they had available. The first floor they’re currently running an exhibit on Prohibition, and it was easily one of the highlights of the museum for me. They reviewed key players in the prohibition act, and the woman’s suffrage movement. There were several interactive experiences that made it all the more fun. The second floor was more Texas History based, and we had a wonderful guide go over the woes of Sam Houston. They also had a nice cafe where you can get some refreshments. The third floor was another special exhibit focused on video games. They had a ton available to play with, and it was definitely a positive experience. I would go again! This is definitely a great museum for older kids. Parking was $10 and they had an attached garage. We parked there and explored downtown for the rest of the day on foot. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Very awesome. I enjoyed my visit

The Bob Bullock Museum is pretty nice. They have a really nice IMAX theater, and a cool little theater within the museum that teaches you about Texass history, and it has special effects, such as fake snakes popping out of the chairs!! It has good exhibits and friendly staff. It is not too terribly pricey either.

Great museum. Pleasant, smiling staff. Very few displays in need of maintenance. Superior signage.

This museum is not only for Texans and Americans but also good for tourists from outside of the US who wants to better understand the history and forming of the state of Texas and the natives living there before the Europeans came. There is also an IMAX theatre showing not only the standard wildlife films but also movies like the latest Star Wars. Good place to spend a rainy day in Austin.

What a fabulous museum! I was surprised by how big the museum was and how many excellent exhibits they have - both permanent and temporary. Well curated exhibits. IMAX theater with a wide variety of offerings. Excellent spot for a special event.

Very good museum but rather small collection.

Had a grand old time while here picked up some Texas paraphernalia in the lobby and saw some pretty cool exhibits including at the time, the gaming history exhibit which was pretty fun and they had a few demos and what not. Really nice, informative, well maintained museum! While there check out the food court for a quick bite and head out to the balcony on a really nice day for some great photo ops of the Capitol building!

Really nice place!All very detailed, very spacy so even if it is slightly crowded still to visitThe plus just opposite the bolton !

Well worth the price of admission! You can walk through the entire history of Texas. Very nice people working there.

This was my first being there it was so awesome seeing the different things they had way back in time we even saw the first original monument of the lady on the capital. My sons whole class enjoyed their field trip. There is just so much to see from working in the oil, Austin City Limits, WW1,WW2,and so much more

Nice n cold inside. Lots of facts and education