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 36^th 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.