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Visit the Finest Museums in Austin

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Downtown Austin is a famous cultural hub. This is pretty evident with the presence of close to 20 museums in the area. If you are fond of immersing yourself in the arts, you will be greatly fascinated and enthralled by your visit to the finest museums in Austin.

To feed your mind with information about the history of Austin, drop by into the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, the Texas Capitol, the Center for American History and the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum. The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is dedicated to the promotion of African American history and culture. The Texas Capitol houses the largest collection of historical artworks of Texas while the Center for American History boasts a special collection on the historical development of the US. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, on the other hand, focuses on the records and accounts about the life of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States.

If you have a penchant for contemporary art then you should visit the Arthouse at the Jones Center. This museum was formerly called the Texas Fine Arts Association and was founded in 1911. In here, you’ll find a great display of contemporary art, exhibits and programs done in support for the local artists in Texas State.

Should you wish to discover the natural wonders of Austin with scientific explorations on the side then you should a make a visit to the Austin Nature and Science Center. This living nature museum is located within the Zilker Park and is the perfect place for you to bring your family and little ones.

Bring Your Kids to the Children’s Austin Museum

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If you are travelling to Austin together with your young family, one of the must-places that you should visit is the Children’s Austin Museum. Bringing your kids here is a sure fun and adventure. Your little kids will definitely love exploring the place. Not only will they get to see the featured exhibits in the gallery but they will also be able to interact with them for some educational play.

The Children’s Austin Museum has a great range of interactive exhibits, science demonstrations, workshops, camps and other special displays. With all these in place, the opportunity for some informal learning abounds. There are also early childhood programs, cultural events and educational resources that can be viewed. What’s so fascinating is that there are volunteer opportunities that the children can participate in and even interesting birthday party group tours that can be taken advantage. During the Holidays, activities such as storytelling and gingerbread house decorating can also be done.

The Austin’s Children Museum first opened in 1983.The aim of this institution is to provide brand-new, fresh and innovative learning experiences for kids usually 12 years old and below. The place is located in 201 Colorado Street. This city location is absolutely great as you have close access to the many shops, restaurants and eateries, where you can bring your family after your fun and exhausting museum visit.

The museum is open Tuesdays to Saturday from 10am to 5pm and on Sundays from noon to 5pm. Visiting children under 12 months are admitted free while children 12 to 23months old has an admission fee of $4.50 and  2years old and up is $6.50. Adults will have to pay the entrance fee of $6.50.