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Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
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There is no shortage of art and culture in the Austin area, during your next visit make sure to take a day to devote to the arts. Museums, art galleries and historical places surround Austin; let TravelSkoot help you find the best museums and culture in Austin.
Bob Bullock was the state's lieutenant governor in 1995 when he pointed out that the state had no museum to properly celebrate its own history. Creating a museum became his passion, and his dream was soon realized. Each of the three floors at the Bullock Texas State History Museum has its own theme: Land, Identity and Opportunity, where you can learn the history of Texas through interactive exhibits, a special-effects show and an IMAX film.
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The Austin Nature and Science Center is dedicated to helping increase appreciation for the natural environment in central Texas. The center also shows how science can be fun by allowing you to dig up fossils in the Dino Pit or use the microscopes and magnifying glasses at the Naturalist Workshop to check out rocks, seedpods or shells. Rescued native animals live on the center's grounds. Before you leave, make sure you visit Groucho, a turkey vulture who's been at the center for more than 26 years.
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UMLAUF Sculpture Gardens is molding the way to a better understanding and appreciation for sculpture. Featured in the gardens are more than 130 works of art in both permanent and changing exhibits. Visitors can take advantage of the museum's educational workshops, tours and lectures. Don’t miss out on special events such as the Garden Party, with proceeds going to the preservation of UMLAUF.
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The VSA Gallery is an artistic showcase that enables individuals with disabilities to participate in programs to enrich their lives through art. This nonprofit organization promotes disability awareness through programs such as arts education, professional development, cultural access and public awareness and outreach. Performances, exhibits and special events are sponsored by the VSA to establish a creative voice for these artists.
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Art museums can have a reputation for stuffiness, but the Blanton works hard to drop that label. The European, American and Contemporary, and Latin American collections are impressive and wonderful to appreciate as you amble down the halls on your own. But look for one of their energetic tour guides — the staff at the Blanton want to engage and excite you about art, and make this museum a place where people don't just look at art, they talk about it.
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From the moment you set foot inside Austin’s largest hotel, the Hilton Austin, you’ll be greeted by a warm and attentive staff ready to handle your every need. That first class feeling will last throughout your stay and is evident in every detail, like the luxury amenities available in each of the hotel’s 800 rooms. Spend an afternoon enjoying a rejuvenating massage, body wrap, and facial at the Tower Health Club & Spa, or unwind with a workout using the hotel’s state-of-the-art cardio and weight-training equipment. And be sure to dine at the Hilton Austin's featured restaurant, Finn & Porter, recognized for its award-winning steaks, wine list, and the freshest seafood and sushi in town.
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