Tours and Tickets to Experience Bullock Texas State History Museum

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General admission for the Bullock Texas State History Museum costs US$17. Discounts are available for youth, seniors, students, and other groups, and kids ages 3 and younger get in free. Admission includes access to all galleries, but not IMAX movies or Texas Spirit Theater shows, which are ticketed separately.

Yes, the Bullock Texas State History Museum offers free admission on the first Sunday of every month. On free Sundays, access to exhibits and special activities is gratis; you can still reserve your visit online. Check the museum’s calendar for other free-admission days, such as Austin Museum Day in September.

The Bullock Texas State History Museum exhibitions are open daily, 10am–5pm, except for holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. It's busiest on weekend afternoons, and it takes about 1–2 hours to explore the exhibits. Hours may vary for the on-site IMAX theater, so check the website before planning your visit.

Yes, the Bullock Texas State History Museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including the underground parking garage, restrooms, and all exhibition areas. Elevators are available throughout the 3-story museum, and leashed or harnessed service animals are allowed. You can find wheelchairs and sensory bags for free checkout at the ticket desk.

Yes, the Bullock Texas State History Museum is great for kids, who can check out hundreds of artifacts, from Indigenous jewelry to World War II aircraft. The museum also offers educational kids’ activities such as crafts and science labs, and there’s a family-friendly IMAX theater and café on-site.