07/07/08

Not worth $7

by SusanandChester

Beautiful building, and the Imax is nice, but do not expect to find Texas history the way you learned it in school, or expect to learn anything new. There is definately a REVISED history told here with a slant.

The story of the Lone Star State told through original artifacts and modern technology.

by Contributor

In Short
The museum, a postmodern homage to the neo-classic, Victorian style of the Capitol, is encased in sunset-red granite. A Texas-size star at the main entrance is one of few distinctive attributes of the museum exterior and serves as an unmistakable symbol of Texas pride. The exhibits explain the history and tradition of the Lone Star State in themes: land, identity and opportunity. The three floors holding each theme incorporate state-of-the-art interactive experiences and media presentations with original artifacts.

07/10/03

Love Imax But Selection Sucks

by surambaya

Imax is always the way to watch movies...too bad the Bob Bullock imax doesnt get a current selection of newe movies .... the matrix reloded is out on imax and i would give my left hand to watch the movie!!!!!!!.

• Pros: Parking, Seating, Atmosphere
• Cons: Movies, Price

12/29/02

It's Great!

by MrsWeasley

Austin needed this museum. Austin needed an IMAX. Great place to take out of town guests. The permanent exhibits can get to be a bit much for kids after a few visits. A lot of reading to really appreciate the exhibits. Overall, it's a great place. It's beautiful! informative, educational, fun, etc,etc.

12/03/02

Great

by olivelvr

Everything is beautifully presented. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the movies are great... I don't recommend coming to see an IMAX movie in the morning on a weekday, though.. there are usually lots of school groups visitiing.

• Pros: good value, educational, exciting
• Cons: can be crowded, good parking

11/20/02

bad, bad, bad

by sm11850

the content is not that interesting, the display lights often block the placards so you cannot read descriptions without moving around a lot. it's just not that good. i think the institute of texan cultures in san antonio is better, even though the bullock museum does have more current/recent-event items

• Pros: in austin
• Cons: ostentatious

10/02/02

The best

by DBrewster

I couldn't say enough nice things about it. I love museums but this has to be one of the best history museums...in any state!

09/25/02

Awful !!!!

by steve12

The worst museum I've ever visited, and I've seen a lot. It's tiny, has barely any decent objects, and woeful displays. Don't go, trust me.

• Pros: Easy parking, Sounds interesting
• Cons: Pathetic displays, Really boring!!!!

09/01/02

More Than a "Quick Trip"

by malawische

It could take days to fully explore all that's offered here (although that could get a bit of expensive). Great, varied exhibits.

• Pros: Variety of Exhibits, It's Texas, It's #1, Central Location
• Cons: Tickets a little high, Crowded

06/27/02

It's culture

by lwoo

The museum is interesting, but not worth the entrance fee. The IMAX on the other hand definitely earns it's ticket price. All in all it's a good place to find wholesome fun and add a little culture to your life.