Austin Museum of Art
Museums, Galleries
Downtown
Photography, Art, Shopping
Admission is by donation the first Saturday of each month and $1 on Tuesdays.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Austin Museum of Art
AMOA
Downtown Location
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823 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 |
+1 512 495 9224 Fax: +1 512 495 9029 |
Description
With award-winning exhibitions focusing on American art and its significance to the region, this museum hosts fabulous works by contemporary artists. Along with the fantastic touring shows, this museum often has professionals speak about the works and their significance. The Austin Museum of Art is also involved with the television series The Territory, which showcases independent film and video broadcasts through the Public Broadcasting System stations. A free docent-led tour is available to the public at 2pm every Saturday during exhibitions; group tours require special arrangements. Visit their website for information about the museum's second location at AMOA-Laguna Gloria.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 10am-6pm, Tues-Wed & Fri-Sat; 10am-8pm, Thurs; 12pm-5pm, SunVisit Time: 1hr-2hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $0-$5
Price Notes: Admission is by donation the first Saturday of each month and $1 on Tuesdays.
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bicycle
Bus
Walking
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
Notes: There is a parking garage at 9th and Brazos. On weekdays the cost is $2.50 with AMOA validation (two-hour limit); it's free until 5pm Saturdays and free all day Sundays. Meter parking is free on the weekends and after 5pm weekdays.
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