Suggestions for History Museum near Downtown Austin, Austin

Sara J. • September 1, 2013Very entertaining museum. Makes history fun to learn. Worth checking out.

_ • March 4, 2016Really like the model architectures at the visitor center! There is also a gift shop if someone wants to buy a souvenir.

Jessica J. • July 6, 2018A very charming (and free) museum right in the heart of downtown. The staff is very knowledgeable and can answer any and all questions about O Henry!

David S. • April 22, 2010easily spend half a day here. very interesting and free and free parking! watch the orientation film for sure

Sharick C. • December 31, 2015Very touching and informative Museum. Has a beautiful section dedicated to the Juneteenth Commemoration.

Yep Roc • March 15, 2011Stop by the Yours Truly party to lounge on the lawn and score free tacos and beer (1pm 3/16). Tunes from Marques Toliver, Alessi's Ark, Thousands, Lanterns on the Lake, Bobby and Still Corners.

Joshua G. • September 25, 2012The museum store has lots to offer if you are into rocks & dinosaurs.

Austin American-Statesman • February 22, 2012Susanna Dickinson, who survived the siege of the Alamo, lived in this house after the famous battle. It was lost in history when it was enclosed by another building. It opened in 2010 as a museum.

Vonia • June 13, 2014Free, unique, worth a look...

Jason H. • February 13, 2013Help save the Dino Tracks! The museum is trying to raise funds to save them. The building they are in is unstable and it is leading to their deterioration!

HISTORY • April 7, 2010Austin’s best tour with 75 minutes of sightseeing that includes Historic Sixth Street, the State Capitol Building, Bob Bullock State History Museum, the Governor’s Mansion, and Lake Austin.