A Week of Cultural Immersion in Austin, Texas

  1. Day 1: The Bullock Texas State History Museum
    12 minutes (3.2 miles) from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    Explore exhibits about the history of Texas and its people, including special exhibits on the state's music and film industries.

  2. Day 2: The University of Texas at Austin
    10 minutes (2.5 miles) from The Bullock Texas State History Museum

    Take a guided campus tour to learn about the university's history and see its landmarks, such as the UT Tower and the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

  3. Day 3: The Mexic-Arte Museum
    6 minutes (1.5 miles) from The University of Texas at Austin

    View contemporary Mexican and Latino art and learn about the culture and identity of the Mexican-American community.

  4. Day 4: The Texas State Capitol
    8 minutes (1.8 miles) from The Mexic-Arte Museum

    Take a guided tour of the state's government and history, including the legislative chambers, the rotunda, and the Governor's Public Reception Room.

  5. Day 5: The Blanton Museum of Art
    11 minutes (2.4 miles) from The Texas State Capitol

    Experience world-class art collections, including ancient European art, modern and contemporary American and Latin American art, and a growing collection of prints and drawings.

  6. Day 6: The Paramount Theatre
    3 minutes (0.3 miles) from The Blanton Museum of Art

    Enjoy a movie or live performance at this historic theater, which has been operating since 1915 and is a designated National Historic Landmark.

  7. Day 7: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
    22 minutes (12.7 miles) from The Paramount Theatre

    Visit the gardens and trails of this center dedicated to sustainable wildflower preservation and conservation, and learn about Lady Bird Johnson's efforts to beautify Texas.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • The Bullock Texas State History Museum (2 hours, $13)
  • The University of Texas at Austin (2 hours, free)
  • The Mexic-Arte Museum (1.5 hours, $10)
  • The Texas State Capitol (1 hour, free)
  • The Blanton Museum of Art (2 hours, $12)
  • The Paramount Theatre (2 hours, varies)
  • The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (2 hours, $12)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $59/person
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