Free Museums in Round Rock

"The Bullock Texas State History Museum tells the state's story through a variety of interesting interactive exhibits, along with audio-visual displays and film. The permanent Story of Texas exhibit is home to artifacts and displays that feature defining events in the state's history. Artifacts include the preserved hull of the 17th-century La Belle, which was shipwrecked at the mouth of the Mississippi River."

"This museum in Austin was opened in the year 2001 with the tag of an official history museum for the state of Texas. The museum was opened with the core values of leadership and excellence. The museum is endowed with historical richness of the state."

"On the first Sunday of each month, the Bullock Texas State History Museum waives its admission fee and opens its doors for the masses, free of charge."

"Formerly the Austin Children’s Museum, Thinkery in the Mueller neighborhood has eight exhibit galleries loaded with hands-on play-based experiences to lay the path for a new generation of creative problem solvers. Calling on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), these exhibits are curated by the museum’s staff and are constantly updated, so there will always be something new. In 2019-20, the Innovators’ Workshop had a station where little learners could make their own stop animation, while kids could make a splash at Currents, exploring fluid dynamics through open-ended games."

"Formally known as the Austin’s Childrens Museum, the Thinkery in our opinion, is one of the best children’s museums in Texas. With tons of hands-on activities, like making your own airplane and flying it or creating music out of water, there is never a dull visit to this museum. On Austin Museum Day, Thinkery will have all of its regular displays available as well as special activities all day in Innovators’ Workshop, Spark Shop, & Kitchen Lab."

"The Thinkery is an evolution of the Austin Children’s Museum. It’s Austin’s sparkling new home for “why” and “how.” A place where science and families play side by side. Where people connect with ideas by doing, making and experiencing."

"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."

"Kick off today with a trip to the most visited presidential library in the United States, the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. You’re sure to be moved by the exhibit about the president’s life, and may well up with tears when you walk into the JFK assassination exhibit, or feel a sense of pride at seeing the pen LBJ used in signing the Civil Rights Act. Follow up the LBJ experience with lunch at Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ for some smoky beef brisket. If it’s not over 100 degrees, make your way to Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, which is close by."

"The official presidential library of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the museum offers a balanced view of this colorful Texan. Through exhibits, short films and audio recordings, the museum tells the story of the struggle to pass the Civil Rights Act as well as Johnson’s failed efforts to end the Vietnam War. The Social Justice Gallery covers Johnson’s lesser-known efforts to combat poverty as well as important legislation supporting Medicare, public broadcasting and consumer protection."

"The LBJ Presidential Library is a library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States and houses 45 millions of pages of historical documents. Explore multiple floors of historical events, documents, and items all from President Johnson’s life and presidential term. The museum is located in 2313 Red River at the University of St. Texas."

"The Austin Toy Museum is a non-profit museum suitable for the whole family – Mums and Dads will enjoy a nostalgic walk down memory lane as they show their children the very different toys that they used to play with. In addition to old favorites like Smurf and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figurines, there are several vintage video arcade games you can introduce your children to including Pac Man, Donkey Kong and many more – free to play with your admission ticket. Girls will be able to see what the original Barbie and Ken looked like (and how they were dressed back in the 60’s)."

"Why You’ve Got to Go: If you grew up loving action figures or if your kids are into them, this is the perfect place to bring them. You can take a walk down memory lane and explore vintage toys, old video games and more. What to Do: Simply let yourself go and have a great time playing vintage video games and admiring action figures along with your little ones."

"A fine place to ogle vintage toys, action figures, retro toys, classic toys, or console video games of childhoods past or present. Though seemingly targeting fanboys/girls, the museum is in fact focused on childhood education and also has a lot of hands-on activities, like vintage video games. View this post on Instagram"

"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."

"Who needs a boring history museum when you could experience a living history museum?. At Pioneer Farms, the volunteers wear high-buttoned dresses and top hats as they take you through guided tours of farms and villages from the 1800s. You can pet animals, listen to stories and ride in horse-drawn buggies as you learn all about Texas history."

"Pioneer Farms is a living history museum offering workshops and programs for both students and adults. Step back in time and experience Texas history while you explore six themed historic areas. Some of the workshops available are blacksmithing, woodworking, knitting/quilting, candlemaking, soapmaking, and cheese making."

"For the ultimate Austin music tour, visit Austin City Limits (ACL) Live and get a behind-the-scenes look at The Moody Theater, where the famed Austin City Limits television show is taped. Or join in the Austin Live Music Crawl with Austin Detours, led by a local musician who will take you off the beaten tourist path. Discover hidden gem music venues tucked into neighborhoods and see 2-3 shows in a three-hour tour span."

"You don't have to live in Austin to know about the Austin City Limits Live. Many people first get a taste of the famous music venue via its long-running TV program showing live music concerts. Well, now, you have a chance to join over the live audience at the iconic venue live."

"Peruse the music listings for Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater. This is a great way to see a world-class act and get close to the famous Austin City Limits stage."

"You can start getting your children interested in the wonderful world of theatre and the arts by bringing them to the Zach Theatre at an early age. The Zach stages regular shows that children will love as part of their Theatre for Families program. Most of the shows are suitable for children from the age of three, but a few of the productions will suit even younger children."

"There are so many reasons why we love this theatre, but the top reason is that they have a Family Series where the shows designed with kids in mind. ZACH Theatre also has a $20 Student Rush tickets available one hour before curtain. All you need is your student ID (1 per ID)."

"The Steeping Room is an absolute must-visit for tea enthusiasts, but their appeal surpasses just that specialty. Their Saturday brunch menu offers traditional brunch favorites including $6 mimosas, omelets, latkes and french toast with the option for tea service as well. _________________________________"

"Almost everything at The Steeping Room can be made vegan or gluten-free. Be sure to grab the vegan double chocolate cupcake on your way out. VEGAN OPTIONS: Napa rolls, Mediterranean plate, java bowl, buddha bowl, rustica salad, the crescent salad, lemon edamame tea sandwiches, and more."

"I love The Steeping Room for their healthy, vegan, and vegetarian-friendly options, unlimited iced teas (my fav is the coconut green tea), and freshly baked scones and cupcakes. They also sell their loose tea online!. Please help them out by purchasing a gift card for future dining."

"The modern French-Vietnamese cafe has perfected bánh mì—the delicious breakfast versions have an egg base—with housemade, crunchy baguettes that can stand up to layers of spicy and tangy. sauces, marinated pork, local beef, and fresh sliced vegetables. You’ll see just about anyone stop by neighbors on their way to work, stylish moms after school drop-off, and couples and small groups in the afternoon swapping plates to share, and working their way through bowls of bún."

"We're going to irritate some locals by highlighting this dapper cottage of deliciousness. Pop in for croissants, crepes and a few noodle dishes in the morning, plus the deliciously creamy Vietnamese coffee."

"A post shared by Blenders and Bowls (@blendersandbowls) on Nov 18, 2017 at 7:40am PST. When besties Erin and Kara moved from Hawaii to Austin, they seemed to have everything they could want from their new live music paradise…except acai. The girls were craving the Brazilian superfruit that’s often enjoyed frozen in a bowl so badly, they decided to open a food truck to see whether Austinites would love acai bowls as much as they did."

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"Like a smoothie topped with fruit and granola, acai bowls are a refreshing and healthy cold treat. I loved the mango madness bowl."