Bullock Texas State History Museum - Austin (TX)

5 /5 Captain Oh Captain: I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the Bullock Texas State History Museum for the first time—and wow, what an experience! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by two incredibly kind and welcoming gentlemen, Don and Joseph. They took the time to explain what was inside the museum, answered all my questions, and made me feel right at home even before I bought my ticket. Once inside, I was completely captivated. The museum takes you on a powerful journey through the rich and complex history of Texas—starting with Indigenous cultures and Mexican independence from Spain, all the way to the modern era. Every exhibit was thoughtfully curated and packed with fascinating artifacts. I left feeling inspired, informed, and eager to return. If you haven’t been yet, it’s a must-see—truly a Texas treasure!

4 /5 Elliot Dibble: The other reviews made it much more hype than reality. Other than some cool artifacts and recreations, the museum lacked interactive pieces. Its not a bad museum overall. However, the abundance of visual print as a primary source of information made the experience dull. Despite my photo collection, this is still a history museum, and the majority of it is just that.

5 /5 Natalie D: I havent been here in a few years and it was just as good as remembered! There are three floors to cover and the main exhibition is a look through all aspects of Texas history from the Alamo to oil and even the exploration of a shipwreck and its artefacts. Everything was well laid out and explained with signs, interactive screens and videos too (I loved the one on Hollywood and cowboys!) They have special exhibitions too- the one at the moment looks at religion alongside the settling of America and had some interesting facts as well! The museum is ticketed however its worth checking their website as they do offer free entry on select days too. Theres a cafe on the first floor which has lovely views and was very reasonably priced too. Dont miss the gift shop on the ground floor as it has a great offering of souvenirs too!

5 /5 Matthew P: Went here for Sinners in IMAX - such a grand experience. The theater is super clean - concessions are a very decent price as well. The ticket for the movie was $17, the popcorn was $9/12 and a drink was $5. Really can’t beat this. Also, the screen and viewing is incredible. The screening of Sinners was 1 of 7 theaters in the country that showed the film in 1.43 aspect ratio for certain scenes. Truly an incredible and unique film experience.