Texas Memorial Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Austin
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Tue-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Mon
- Ticket Price
- Adult $8, Senior/Student $6, Child(2-12) $5, under 2 free
- Address
- 100 W 21st St, Austin, TX, USA
- Coordinates
- 30.2870, -97.7324
Introduction
The Texas Memorial Museum, located on the University of Texas at Austin campus, is the natural history museum of UT Austin. Built in 1936 during the Texas Centennial celebration, the museum aims to preserve and display Texas natural history heritage. The most famous exhibits are the complete dinosaur fossil collections, including pterosaur fossils and various dinosaur skeletons found in Texas, offering a glimpse into the prehistoric ecology of the region millions of years ago. The geology gallery displays rich mineral specimens, with an outstanding Texas mineral collection showcasing crystals, agates, and fossils that demonstrate the state geological diversity. The anthropology gallery introduces Native Texas cultures and early pioneer history. The museum also has a Texas wildlife gallery and interactive discovery lab where children can touch fossils and minerals.
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of Texas Memorial Museum?
Tue-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Mon
How much is the admission for Texas Memorial Museum?
Adult $8, Senior/Student $6, Child(2-12) $5, under 2 free
Any practical tips for visiting Texas Memorial Museum?
Museum is on UT Austin campus; combine with campus tour Discovery lab is great for kids; allow interactive time
How long should I spend at Texas Memorial Museum?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
