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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum–The Story of Texas

This state-of-the-art museum features exhibits and interactive experiences that trace Texas history from before European exploration to the early 1970s. A 400-seat IMAX® Theatre features 2-D and 3-D films. The Texas Spirit Theater's "Star of Destiny" presentation is a brief history of the Lone Star State, including 3-D images, special lighting, sound effects and shaking seats as visitors witness a gusher from a Texas oil derrick and the takeoff of a Saturn V rocket. Open Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. noon–6 p.m. Visit Web site for IMAX Theatre show times. Admission fee for museum, free for children under 5. A separate admission charge is required for both the IMAX and Texas Spirit theaters. Corner of MLK Blvd. and Congress Ave. Underground parking garage available; call the museum for information on where to park buses, RVs and other large vehicles. 512/936-8746. www.thestoryoftexas.com.

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MLK Blvd. and Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas
78711
512/936-8746

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Hours

Open Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. noon–6 p.m.

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Coleto Creek Reservoir. See LAKES listing.

City: Yorktown
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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