This place is exceptional. Something for everyone. Lots of hands on things for kids to do. The IMAX movies are wonderful. The 'Star of Destiny', about early Texas history and 'Shipwrecked' are excellent. Very interesting and exciting. We took a fourth grader and a sixth grader and it was hard to get them to leave! The exhibits are first rate. The have the remnants of La Belle ship and thousands of items recovered from it on display. I can't recommend this enough! Well worth the time

I have always been intrigued with Texan culture, so whilst in Austin, took the opportunity to visit this fantastic museum which was 10 minutes walking distance. Absolutely fascinating with no expense spared. Layout is superb and gives a complete history of Texas. The shipwreck and artefacts displayed were brilliant. Takes you right up to (near) present day with virtually everything covered from pre-The Alamo to post Stevie Ray Vaughan with everything inbetween. Gift shop was excellent too. Well worth the entrance fee. Highly recommended.

This museum has many items to view starting with the Native Americans who first settled there through the Spanish and French occupations to the creation of independent Texas and ultimately admission to the union. The well-preserved French ship, La Belle, is on display as are many of its artifacts. There are also several film clips worth watching. A great take!

This museum was amazing. There are some interactive items for kids or anyone who might want to touch items. Each floor was packed with different aspects of amazing Texas history. We would definitely recommend visiting this museum.

Amazing museum! The exhibits are incredible. I was able to spend a few hours going through everything. I really enjoyed it. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars was the amount of school groups that came through within my 3-hour visit. While I understand the behavior of children aren't within the control of the museum, limiting school trips or offering tours for schools, would really help the visitor experience. I had six different classes of young children running and screaming in the museum within the 3 hours I spent there. I was almost knocked over, bumped, and had to consistently reread things due to the noise. Being more strategic with how school trips come through the museum would really be beneficial.

This museum had a great overview of Texas history. I definitely came to Texas with limited knowledge on its creation and left this museum with a whole appreciation for it. The museum itself is nicely spread out with a variety of exhibits. It’s not the *best* museum I’ve ever been to, but I recommend visiting at least once to better understand the state you’re in!

There was a lot of history ranging from late 1860's to the 1950's . I learned about a French exploer that I never heard of. It is a pleasant atmosphere and well kept facility. Wide open and airy lobby. Congenial staff.

A great museum. We discovered more of the history of the State of Texas, today. Yesterday the Visitors center at the Capitol then the Capitol tour. Today Bullock. I recommend that rotation to more fully understand it all.

A really good introduction to the history of Texas In reality the occupied volume inside is such that is didn't contain as much as you would think. Stuff isn't crammed in. Like the way it is organised in an easy to follow chronological order. Acceptable level of accompanying narrative

Amazing museum for family and school groups. No tour guide, but Reagan gave our school group instructions prior to letting us loose. There were many decades of history. A plane that excited the kids to no end. There were even hands on things that the kids could touch and a few short movies to watch.