See the Blanton Museum of Art's Best Pieces

Dive into the world of art at the Blanton Museum of Art, with impressive exhibits ranging from Greek pottery to Latin American modern art.

Last updated: Jan 2024

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Admission: $5-$12 (free on Thursdays)

Description

Visit the Blanton Museum of Art on the University of Texas at Austin campus, home to almost 21,000 artworks. Enjoy the museum's permanent collection, including international modern and contemporary works. Don't miss Ellsworth Kelly's "Austin" sculpture, Cildo Meireles' "Mission/Missions," and Teresita Fernández's "Stacked Waters." With rotating exhibits, public tours, artist talks, and curator-led discussions, you'll have an unforgettable experience at the Blanton Museum of Art.

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FREE

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Few hours

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Itinerary

Arrive at the Blanton Museum of Art
Explore the permanent collection
Visit temporary exhibits
Check out the museum's events calendar for any special events
Take a break at the museum café

Location & Hours

200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78712

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Working Hours

Mon Closed

Tue 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wed 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thu 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fri 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Packing List

Comfortable shoes for walking
Light jacket or sweater (indoors can be chilly)
Camera or smartphone for taking pictures (no flash allowed)

4.7 ● Google reviews

Sm Arosh

a month ago

The Blanton Museum of Art, located right opposite to the Capitol Mall, has a rich two-storey gallery full of American, European, Latino, and Contemporary arts. From the outside, it looks very aesthetic and you can see the Texas Capitol Building from there. The art galleries are very spacious and has ample arts to enjoy. They have a section for young children where they can play with a few legos & puzzles, and they even have a video & audio section which I didn’t experience myself. But what I loved most about the museum was that the history and background of each art was well explained and even abstract arts had some sort of connotative descriptions. I'd definitely visit again, and recommend to visit the place with friends or family.
Helen G

4 months ago

Thoughtfully curated and had some stunning pieces of European art, Latin American art but also really has lots of contemporary and modern art. And some of the most thought provoking installations. Loved this museum, not super massive like the MET so you can absolutely see everything in a couple of hours without feeling rushed. The Ellsworth Kelly building is beautiful and when the sun hits just right, it leaves you captivated by the kaleidoscope of color that washes over the space. Absolutely worth checking out while visiting Austin.
Michele Mason

3 months ago

Pleasantly surprised with this small museum. The American Modernism exhibit & the Nguyen exhibit were excellent! The digital art exhibit was very interesting and exceeded expectations. The museum makes good use of the space and the lighting is good. Free admission on Tuesday. They are building a cafe that will open in September.
Justin Ryan

4 months ago

Really enjoyed it. Some fantastic installations and an eclectic collection of a variety of art. Not world leading but a very enjoyable experience for a smaller museum. Staff were lovely throughout.
David Slayback

7 months ago

Cute, focused art museum experience. For context, I came on a free entry day (Tuesdays). Getting tickets and getting in was seamless, only weirdness is that the admissions are on the opposite side as the galleries. Staff were friendly, it's easy to navigate, and I was able to see everything in about an hour to an hour and a half depending on how long you want to look at certain pieces. I think the standouts here were the contemporary exhibits and the small room of western exhibits.