Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Round Rock

"You don't have to travel far to find green space in Austin, but rarer is the kind of serene, secret-garden quality the Umlauf has in spades. A short walk from town twin jewels Zilker Park and the Barton Springs Pool, this South Austin outdoor space encourages hands-on appreciation of dozens of works by 20th-century sculptor and long-time Austin resident Charles Umlauf. (The bronze statues have been weather- and human-proofed with a wax coating.) Art and nature commingle in magical ways here, and it's catching."

"The Austin culture is very outdoorsy and even the museums represent that, especially the Umlauf Sculpture Garden. Take a stroll through the greenery and relax surrounded by some pretty awesome sculptures. While most museums are a pretty chill experience, this one takes the cake."

"The Umlauf Sculpture Garden is a quiet small garden next to Zilker Park that is centered on the artistic works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf. Find inspiration from the many sculptures in the garden and walk away inspired. 605 Robert E Lee Rd, umlaufsculpture.org"

"The Mexic-Arte experience begins before you walk in the door, with its north wall lined with murals that celebrate Latino figures and iconography. That mission to showcase traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latino art and culture continues inside the historic building, with wooden planked floors that squeak pleasingly underfoot. Mexic-Arte's curators comfortably straddle a commitment to old and new, with an annual exhibition devoted to emerging talent and an all-inclusive back gallery space devoted to community projects."

"Austin has a large Mexican community that you can connect with through the Mexic-Arte Museum. The museum offers an intimate space to immerse yourself into the Latin culture through art. Mexic-Arte Museum focuses on Mexican and Latin American Art – it does a great job at promoting and showcasing the works of local artists and native Latin artists."

"Mexic-Arte Museum is dedicated to cultural enrichment and education through the collection, preservation, and presentation of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture to promote dialogue and develop an understanding for visitors of all ages. To learn more about Mexic-Arte Museum click here."

"Saturday was the opening night of "Barnacles of Existence” by Jill Bedgood. Thanks to everyone who came out! Be sure to stop by the gallery and check out the show now until April 27th! #womenandtheirwork #wtwgallery #atxgallery #jillbedgood #sculpture #womenartists #atxart #barnaclesofexsisitance #exhibition #newwork #marble #reliefs #openingnight. A post shared by Women & Their Work (@womenandtheirwork) on Mar 11, 2020 at 10:14am PDT. Women & Their Work is an art gallery established in 1978 that focuses on women and their artistry."

"Women & Their Work is a nonprofit arts organization located in Austin that serves as a catalyst for contemporary art created by women living and working in Texas and beyond. For 41 years, Women & Their Work has brought groundbreaking art to Austin, with exhibitions, performances, and educational programs. Since 1997, Women & Their Work has been committed to expanding the discourse about contemporary art."

"utvac.orgThis 10,000-square-foot space in the University of Texas' Art Building features five galleries devoted to work by undergraduate and graduate students of UT, as well as department faculty and emerging artists from around the country and world. The multiple exhibition areas allow visitors to experience a variety of art in a concentrated space, showcasing the individual and collaborative experimentation taking place within the UT art community and beyond. It is an impressive display of the vast resources and sophistication of the UT art program, tucked into the belly of the UT campus."

"Situated in the Department of Art and Art History, the Visual Arts Center (VAC) provides pivotal exhibition and research space, and serves as a creative hub in the university’s active arts community. Within its five gallery spaces, the VAC exhibits new work commissioned from established national and international artists, as well as the work of talented students just entering into their professional artistic careers."

"Visual Arts Center is a local gallery found inside the University of Texas at Austin campus. Established in 2010, this exhibition place aims to empower artists with the various programs that they have. Visual Arts Center houses five different gallery places meant for artists in residence and for other solo and group art display."

"The South Austin Museum of Popular Culture collects, conserves, and exhibits vintage posters and live music ephemera from the 1960s through today to educate future generations on the rich and unique culture that makes Austin the Live Music Capital of the World. SouthPop seeks to enrich a growing and changing the community by becoming the premier source in Texas for art and artifacts of local music history from the 1960s to the present and its impact on local, national, and international culture. To learn more about South Austin Museum of Popular Culture click here."

"To get a glimpse of this integral part of Austin’s culture, head to SOUTHPOP!. Also known as AusPOP, the museum has over 3,000 artifacts and 10,000 photos to peruse. The collection includes a huge assortment of music posters spanning decades, from the 1960s to today."

"360 Uno’s full name is 360 Uno Pizzeria, Espresso, and Vino, and this place in fact specializes in the three things its title refers to: pizza, coffee, and wine. This sustainability-focused enterprise brings the delicious delicacies of Italy to the streets of Texas, and in addition to serving meals on the premises in their restaurant and café, 360 Uno also sells its specialty wines and coffees to go. For eat-in dining, 360 Uno has several different menus available, including a separate pizza menu with over a dozen varieties."

"222 West Avenue | TFK has become a go-to spot for those who prefer to a clean and sustainable diet, especially if you’re a vegan or vegetarian. The restaurant’s seasonally rotating menu is rooted in the principles of the anti-inflammatory food pyramid – emphasizing wholesome, simple ingredients with simple preparations to highlight health benefits and flavor. OUR FAVS: VeganUnbeetable Burger, Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Flatbread, Butternut Squash Pizza, UnBeetable Burger"

"True Food has delicious and good for you bites that will make you feel amazing during your meal and after!. We absolutely love the Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon salad as well as the Summer Corn and Tomato Flatbread. If you’re looking for a cocktail to sip on, try out the Honeydew Margarita, and thank us later!"

"CURBSIDE PICKUP AVAILABLEOUTDOOR DININGDELIVERYTAKEOUTDINE-IN. True Food Kitchen believes that simple, fresh, pure ingredients create the most memorable and satisfying meals. And while the healthy menu is packed with nutritious, good-for-you vegetables, whole grain and proteins, they never sacrifice flavor."

"This Austin dessert shop is known for its eco-friendly policies and fair trade bananas. Bananarchy is a dessert shop that allows you to build your own dessert, or order from the specialty menu. Customers can choose from a variety of dips like milk chocolate, peanut butter, white chocolate, and even vegan chocolate, or toppings that can be added on after the dip like Oreos, graham crackers, cinnamon, coconut, toffee, and sprinkles."

"They have excellent signatures, but you can of course create your own banana concoction – even those not too fond of bananas may find themselves enjoying these!. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Churro Co. (@churrocoaustin)"

"At Bananarchy, they take a banana, roll it in something sweet and sticky, and add toppings. You can have them build one of your own design, or you can try one of their specialty varieties. The choices are all yours."

"Located in Austin’s 2nd Street District,Bar Chi Sushimakes the “best of” list for its enormous menu offering a wide array of sushi, maki rolls, noodle dishes, bento boxes, teppanyaki (gotta love a hot skillet plate), and cocktails. The daily happy hour specials are always a draw as is the reverse happy hour on Friday and Saturday nights."