9 museos imperdibles en Austin / 9 Austin Museums Bucket List
The Color Inside
Una experiencia tranquila... casi meditativa. The Color Inside es un espacio contemplativo donde todos estĂĄn invitados a observar el cielo para alterar su percepciĂłn de la luz y el tiempo. El reconocido artista James Turrell fue comisionado por UT en 2013 para crear esta galerĂa en el campus del Student Activity Center. Lo mĂĄs recomendable es visitarlo al atardecer para experimentar el efecto de la luz en el interior del espacio.
đ Entrada libre.
đ Es recomendable reservar tu visita: (512) 232-0818.
St. Stephenâs Observatory
SorprĂ©ndete de los cielos estrellados en Austin con un telescopio de clase mundial en el St. Stephenâs Observatory. AdemĂĄs, el campus estĂĄ equipado con 30 telescopios instalados en las ĂĄreas verdes, disponibles para amigos, familiares, ex alumnos y estudiantes. ÂĄTodo listo para una experiencia celestial!
đ Entrada gratuita, generalmente de 9 pm a 11 pm o de 8 pm a 10 pm.
đ Para reservar, envĂa un mail a Frank Mikan fmikan@sstx.org una semana antes de la sesiĂłn.
đ Cada sesiĂłn dura dos horas.
Visual Arts Center
ÂĄEcha un vistazo a las expresiones artĂsticas mĂĄs vanguardistas de Austin! Situada en la Facultad de Bellas Artes de UT, el VAC es una galerĂa de arte contemporĂĄneo creada para que artistas, curadores y educadores experimenten, prueben ideas y tomen riesgos. El VAC incluye cinco espacios para galerĂas independientes, ubicadas en dos niveles, por lo que es mejor llegar temprano.
đ Siempre libre y abierto.
đ Martes a sĂĄbado de 12 pm a 5 pm.
Blanton Museum Of Art
Si amas el arte⊠Este es tu lugar. El Blanton exhibe arte de todas las épocas: 19.000 obras de pintura europea, una colección de grabados y dibujos, arte moderno y contemporåneo estadounidense y latinoamericano. Aquà seguro que descubrirås a tus nuevos y viejos artistas favoritos.
đ Entradas: los jueves son siempre GRATIS.
đ” $12 - Adulto
đ” $10 - Personas mayores (65+)
đ” $5 - Youth and College ID holders.
đ MiĂ©rcoles a sĂĄbado de 10 am a 5 pm. Domingos de 1 pm a 5 pm.
Bullock Museum
AdemĂĄs de preservar la historia de Texas, el Bullock tiene un cine IMAX con las Ășltimas pelĂculas en cartelera. Y te prometen âlo mejor de una experiencia cinematogrĂĄficaâ, ademĂĄs, la compra de tu boleto sustenta las exhibiciones y la programaciĂłn educativa del Bullock Museum.
đ MiĂ©rcoles a domingo de 10 am a 5 pm.
đ” Boletos de cine: $15.
đ Visita su sitio web para ver los horarios y descuentos.
Austin Rock & Roll Car Museum
ÂĄUn museo pequeño y original! BĂĄsicamente, es un almacĂ©n privado con una colecciĂłn de autos, pero vale la pena visitarlo. El Austin Rock & Roll Car Museum se especializa en autos de carreras histĂłricos, vehĂculos que aparecieron en pelĂculas famosas y mĂșsica ideal para los amantes del automovilismo.
đUbicado en 4117 Commercial Center Dr. Austin.
đ Entrada libre.
đ Abierto el primer y tercer sĂĄbado de cada mes de 10 am a 3 pm.
Consulta su pĂĄgina de Facebook para informarte sobre la exposiciĂłn actual.
Wonderspaces in Austin
âUn nuevo hogar para el arte extraordinarioâ. Este museo es una visita obligada para los habitantes de Austin y los turistas. Wonderspaces ofrece 15 impresionantes instalaciones artĂsticas para deleitar todos tus sentidos y sumergirte en experiencias âdesconocidasâ; 100% instagrameables. Una vez dentro, puedes quedarte todo el tiempo que quieras, la visita promedio es de 90 minutos.
đ Los boletos cuestan desde $15 para niños hasta $24 para adultos.
đ Abierto de miĂ©rcoles a domingo, generalmente hasta las 10 pm.
Por favor, consulta los horarios en la web porque cambian.
Mesmerize
Instagram, aquĂ vamos⊠Mesmerize sigue el viaje de Mesmer, un aficionado al hipnotismo y un artista que se convirtiĂł en explorador. Un dĂa Mesmer descubriĂł un secreto: no estamos solos. Esta es una increĂble experiencia artĂstica inmersiva, prepara tu cĂĄmara y haz unos shots muy groovy.
â ïž El museo estĂĄ cerrado temporalmente porque estĂĄ siendo reubicado.
đ SĂguelos en Instagram para actualizarte con la reapertura: @thisismesmerize
Museum Of Ice Cream
ÂĄSerĂĄ la experiencia mĂĄs dulce de tu vida! Prueba, juega, baila, conecta, imagina y ânadaâ en las 12 nuevas instalaciones multisensoriales del museo. Este lugar es perfecto para parejas, familias y niños, ofrecen daytime experience o noche en el museo (+16 recomendado).
đ Entradas $39 para adultos.
đ” Compra tus entradas con reservaciĂłn en su website.
đ Abierto de miĂ©rcoles a lunes, generalmente hasta las 9:30 pm.
Por favor, consulta los horarios en su website porque son muy variados.
BONUS: Museum of The Weird
Visitalo bajo tu propio riesgo... Vale la pena si te gustan las cosas raras (LOL). Este museo posee una colección del antiguo circo de freaks americano y la cultura cinematogråfica. Gente extraña, animales irreales e incluso un animatronic de Gremlins.
No estĂĄ relacionado, pero este lugar hace honor al eslogan "Keep Austin Weird".
đ Entrada general $12.
đ Abierto todos los dĂas de 10 am a 7 pm.
đUbicado en Sixth Street en el centro de Austin.
The Color Inside
A peaceful, almost meditative experience. The Color Inside is a contemplative skyspace where anyone can sit and watch the clouds to alter their perception of light and time. The internationally renowned artist James Turrell was Commissioned by UT in 2013 to create it at the Student Activity Center on campus. The best is to visit at sunset to experience the effect of light in space.
đ Free entrance.
đ It's recommended to book your visit: (512) 232-0818.
St. Stephenâs Observatory
Get stunned by Austinâs starry skies using a professional telescope at the world-class St. Stephenâs Observatory. Additionally, the campus is equipped with 30 telescopes set up on the field, available for friends, family, alumni, and students. All ready for a celestial experience!
đ Free entrance, usually from 9 pm â 11 pm or 8 pm â 10 pm.
đ Please email Frank Mikan fmikan@sstx.org a week before the session.
đ Each session runs for two hours.
Visual Arts Center
Take a look into 2021âs avant-garde art expressions from Austin! Situated in the College of Fine Arts at UT, the VAC is a contemporary art gallery created for artists, curators, and educators to experiment, test ideas, and take risks. The VAC includes five distinct gallery spaces located on two levels, so you might get there early.
đ Always free and open.
đ Tuesday â Saturday from 12 pm â 5 pm.
Blanton Museum Of Art
This is the place for art lovers! The Blanton showcases art from across the ages: 19, 000 works of European paintings, a collection of prints and drawings, modern and contemporary American and Latin American art. Here, you are sure to discover new and old favorites.
đ Thursdays are always FREE.
đ” $12 â Adult
đ” $10 â Seniors (65+)
đ” $5 â Youth and College ID holders.
đ Wednesday â Saturday from 10 am â 5 pm. Sundays from 1 pm â 5 pm.
Bullock Museum
Besides preserving Texas' history, the Bullock Museum has an IMAX Theatre with the latest films on trend. They promise you will âExperience the best in cinematic excellenceâ, also your ticket purchase supports the Bullock Museum's exhibitions and educational programming.
đ” Movie tickets: $15.
đ Please visit their website to check out the showtimes and discounts.
đ Wednesday â Sunday from 10 am â 5 pm. thestoryoftexas.com/visit/see-films
Austin Rock & Roll Car Museum
A small and funky museum! Basically, it's a private warehouse with a car collection, but it's worth a visit. The Austin Rock & Roll Car Museum specializes in historical race cars, movie production vehicles, and music-related car-lovers.
đ Free entrance.
đ Open from 10 am â 3 pm, on the first and third Saturday of every month.
đ Located at 4117 Commercial Center Dr Austin.
Check their Facebook page to get news about the current exhibit.
Wonderspaces In Austin
âA new home for extraordinary artâ. This museum is a must for Austinites and tourists. Wonderspaces offers 15 impressive art installations to delight all your senses, and immerse into unknown experiences; 100% instagrammable. You can stay as long as you please, the average visit is 90 minutes.
đ Tickets start at $15 for children up to $24 for adults.
đ Open from Wednesday to Sunday, usually until 10 pm.
Please, check the schedules on the website.
Mesmerize
Instagram, here we go⊠Mesmerize follows the journey of amateur tinkerer and artist-turned-explorer, Mesmer, who one day discovers a secret: we are not alone. This is an amazing immersive art experience to prepare your camera for groovy shots.
â ïž The museum is temporarily closed because it's being relocated.
đ Follow them on Instagram to get updated with the re-opening. @thisismesmerize
Museum Of Ice Cream
The sweetest experience youâll ever have! Taste, play, dance, connect, imagine and âswimâ in the 12 new multi-sensory installations. This museum is perfect for lovers, families and kids, they offer daytime experience or night at the museum (+16 recommended).
đ $39 for adults.
đ” Buy your tickets prior reservation on the website.
đ Open from Wednesday to Monday, usually until 9:30 pm. Please, check the schedules on the website.
BONUS: Museum Of The Weird
Visit at your own risk. It's worth it if you like weird stuff (LOL). This museum owns a collection of the old American freaks circus and movieâs culture. Strange people, animals, and even a Gremlinsâ animatronic.
Not related but this place honors the âKeep Austin Weirdâ slogan.
đ $12
đ Open from 10 am â 7 pm everyday.
đ Located on Sixth Street in downtown Austin.
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