The 29th annual event includes special programs and activities at museums and cultural sites across Central Texas.

AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texans will have a chance to explore dozens of museums and cultural sites across the region for free during Sunday’s Austin Museum Day.

The annual event returns for its 29th year, offering free admission to more than 35 participating museums and cultural sites.

The event includes well-known destinations such as the Bullock Texas State History Museum, as well as smaller museums like the Neill-Cochran House Museum.



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Kimberly Crabb, co-chair of Austin Museum Day, encourages visitors to use the event as an opportunity to discover museums they may not have visited before.

“A lot of times people think about the museums in Austin, and they think about the big-name museums like the Bullock or the Blanton, and they really miss out on some of the smaller gems that are available,” said Crabb, who is also museum program coordinator at the Bullock Texas State History Museum.

Many participating museums will also offer special programming throughout the day.

The Bullock Texas State History Museum will serve as the headquarters for Austin Museum Day.

“That’s where people can come and get a map of all the museums that are included,” said Crabb. “They can get tote bags and postcards posters and stickers until we run out. They’ll also have coffee and tacos for sale. So, it’s kind of a fun way to start your day, plan your day and then go check out all the fun museums.”

One of Crabb’s favorite participating sites is the Texas State Cemetery.

“I know most people don’t think about it as a museum, but it has so much Texas history, from sports stars, music stars, political figures are buried there,” said Crabb. “They have a special area with Texas history there, and also the grounds are beautiful.”

A full list of participating museums, cultural sites and special activities is available through the Austin Museum Day website.