The Bullock Texas State History Museum details the social and cultural history of the state of Texas, opened to the public in April of 2001. The non-collecting museum showcases a variety of rotating exhibits and artifacts on loan from other museums, with three floors of exhibits arranged around the concepts of "land," "identity," and "opportunity" and how they relate to the story of Texas' development. Notable artifacts on display include recovered artifacts from the 17th-century La Belle shipwreck, the original Goddess of Liberty statue from the state capitol building, and an authentic NASA console loaned from the Manned Flight Center. The museum offers free admission for visitors of all ages on the first Sunday of each month between 12:00pm and 5:00pm. For an additional ticket charge, film presentations are offered at the museum's Spirit Theatre, which presents the interactive documentary films Star of Destiny and Wild Texas Weather, and at the museum's 3D IMAX theater.
The Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, Phone: 512-936-8746