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20 Best Museums in Austin, TX – Art, History, & Unique Gems 2025

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Lacey Morris

Best museums in Austin, Texas 2025

Jump to: Free Museums | Art Museums | Interactive & Science Museums | Quirky & Specialty Museums 20 Best Museums in Austin, Texas for All Ages Whether you’re an art lover, a science enthusiast, or simply someone looking for fun and educational things to do in Austin, the city’s museum scene has something for everyone. From renowned […]

Filed Under: Arts, Family Friendly, History, Museums

Keep It Cool: 2025’s Hottest Things to Do in Austin This Summer

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Lacey Morris

Things to do in Austin this Summer

Best Things to Do in Austin This Summer of 2025 History, Arts, and Culture  Outdoor Activities  Family-Friendly  Active and Sporty  Entertainment  Foodie  Where to Shop  Summer in Austin hits different, and 2025 is turning up the heat. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or an ATX native looking to shake up your summer plans, the city […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Discoveries, Entertainment, Family Friendly, History, Museums, Popular

Art, History, & Oddities – Your Guide to 18 Museums in Austin!

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Austinot Contributor 1

Museums in Austin

The Best Museums in Austin are the Blanton Museum of Art for global masterpieces, Bullock Texas State History Museum for Lone Star storytelling, The Stephen F. Austin History Center for Texas’s founding father, Umlauf Sculpture Center & Museum for serene sculptures, and The Elisabet Ney Museum for a pioneering artist’s legacy. Best Museums in Austin […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Entertainment, History, Kids, Museums

Austin Juneteenth Events 2023 – Celebrations, Parades, Concerts, and more!

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Clarett C.

Austin Juneteenth Events 2023 - Celebrations, Parades, Concerts, and more!

As the city prepares to commemorate the historical significance of Juneteenth Austin 2023, the community is also brewing a series of celebrations, parades, and concerts for everyone to enjoy! From vibrant parades to soul-stirring concerts, immerse yourself in the spirit of freedom and join the citywide festivities and the many Juneteenth celebration Austin has to […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Entertainment, Events, Family Friendly, History, Kids

Date Ideas Austin – 20 romantic things to do during day and night!

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Eliza Weeks

Huge List of Unforgettable Austin Date Spots

Recently I found myself wrapped up in one of those fleeting moments of self-empowerment, tickled by a craving for adventure. Interested in re-entering the dating pool, but also daunted by how exhausting the process can be, I decided the only way to start dating was to cannonball in. So I created a challenge for myself: […]

Filed Under: Culture, Discoveries, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Local Business

4th July events in Austin: Independence day 2022 fireworks, parades, concerts & other celebrations!

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Clarett C.

4th july events in Austin - Fireworks

Nothing says freedom like fireworks and festivals! If you are wondering where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Austin, wonder no more! Austin and the surrounding areas have tons of July 4th events to choose from. We’ve made every effort to ensure that this list is accurate and up-to-date, however, some venues/events/activities make changes […]

Filed Under: Culture, Discoveries, Entertainment, Events Tagged With: 4th of July, Independence Day, July 4th

Blue Star Museums in Austin – Active duty military personnel have free admission to 9 museums in the Austin area!

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Emma B

Blue Star Museums in Austin - Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin

The Austin area has a number of outstanding museums whether you are looking for art, history, interactive museums, or anything else! But visiting museums with your family can get expensive. Blue Star Museums program provides free museum admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve members.  It is the result […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Entertainment, Kids, Museums

Ghost towns in Texas: 10 abandoned places for a fun road trip from Austin

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Austinot Contributor 1

Ghost towns in Texas | Lobo Texas

A visit to any one of these haunting ghost towns in Texas will provide you with an unforgettable adventure unlike any other! Get away from the crowds and explore new regions of the state that you might not have been aware of. When you travel to these Texas ghost towns, you will not only get […]

Filed Under: Culture, Discoveries, Travel

Annual Black Fret Black Ball Returns to the Moody Theater in Austin

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Bill Tucker

Black Fret Black Ball 2018 Group Shot

If you follows this site with any regularity, you know we love Black Fret. A music organization with a heart towards sponsoring and supporting the local music community, Black Fret is a shining example of what people can do when they get together for a united cause. When their annual year-end extravaganza was cancelled in […]

Filed Under: Culture, Discoveries, Music

5th Annual Mermaid Capital of Texas Fest (Formerly titled Mermaid SPLASH SMTX) Returns to San Marcos

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Austinot Contributor 1

The Mermaid Fest of San Marcos, an annual festival celebrating the city’s designation (Mermaid Capital Of Texas – San Marcos), art, culture and heritage is returning this year!!! Mermaid Fest San Marcos is back for its 2021 edition with a host of events in store for all its residents. The festival is a celebration of […]

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