Annual Event Offers Free Admission To Area Museums

AUSTIN, TX — Austin's penchant for history and art is recognized by locals and visitors alike. With never a shortage of things to do, Austin's museums add another layer to the city's dynamic appeal. Whether you enjoy exploring cultures or appreciate contemporary art, or if you're planning a visit and are looking for a family-friendly experience, Austin's museums offer something fascinating for everyone to enjoy.

The Austin Museum Partnership is pleased to invite the community to Austin Museum Day 2019 on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 with free admission to over 45 participating museums. Volunteers from the Austin Museum Partnership will be on the Plaza outside the Bullock Museum located at 1800 Congress Ave. from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the canopy designated as HQ where visitors may find detailed information about Austin Museum Day 2019, and the first 100 visitors to the HQ canopy will receive a FREE Austin Museum Day tote bag.

2019 Participating Museums:

• Austin History Center
• Austin Nature & Science Center
• The Blanton Museum of Art
• Briscoe Center for American History
• Brush Square Museums: Susanna Dickinson Museum and O. Henry Museum
• Bullock Texas State History Museum
• Chateau Bellevue (Austin Women’s Club)
• Christian-Green Gallery
• City of Austin Cultural Arts Division: Seaholm Walking Tour and TEMPO Program
• Dougherty Arts Center
• ESB Mexican American Cultural Center
• Harry Ransom Center
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
• Landmarks
• LBJ Library and Museum
• MathHappens
• Mexic-Arte Museum
• Historic Millett Opera House
• Neill-Cochran House Museum
• Old Bakery and Emporium
• Pioneer Farms
• History of Medicine Gallery at the Texas Medical Association
• Save Austin’s Cemeteries at Oakwood Cemetery
• Science Mill
• South Austin Museum of Popular Culture
• Texas Capitol Visitors Center
• Texas Memorial Museum
• Texas Military Forces Museum
• Texas Music Museum
• Texas Wendish Heritage Museum
• The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center and The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria
• Sheffield Education Center
• The Williamson Museum and The Williamson Museum on the Chisholm Trail
• Thinkery
• UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum
• UT Visual Arts Center
• Waterloo Greenway (formerly Waller Creek Conservancy)
• Women & Their Work Gallery

Museum visitors are also invited to participate in the Instagram Photo Contest sponsored by the Texas Historical Commission and Austin Museum Partnership, where participants have a chance to win prizes from local museums. The contest is open 9 a.m. until 9 pm. on Sunday, Sept. 22. To participate:

1. Follow @TxHistComm and @Austinmuseums on Instagram
2. Take a photograph at one of the participating Austin Museum Day institutions
3. Post it to Instagram (make sure your profile is public)
4. Tag the participating institution and #ATXMuseumDay2019
Multiple submissions are allowed. Contest closes at 9pm on Sunday, Sept. 22; submissions posted after 9pm will not be included. A total of 5 winners will be selected by a panel of judges which includes staff of Texas Historical Commission and Austin Museum Partnership. Winners will be announced the week following the contest.

Those planning to participate in Austin Museum Day 2019 are encouraged to RIDE CAP METRO FOR FREE! Capital Metro and Austin Museum Partnership are offering you and your family a free Local Day pass — so you can spend more time exploring the region’s finest exhibits and less time circling for parking. Learn More

MAKE IT A SMART TRIP! Capital Metro, in conjunction with Smart Trips Austin invite you for a Transit Adventure, with a guided ride, trip plans and free Local Day Passes so you can spend more time exploring museums than parking lots! Learn more