Bullock Texas State History Museum

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"Learn about Texas history through exhibits, including a 300-year-old ship and Indigenous artifacts." - Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle is a writer and editor who specializes in travel, food and drink, sustainability, and general lifestyle topics. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Condé Nast T

"You’ll find landmarks and historical buildings in states around the country named after presidents, historic figures, and governors, but finding one named after a lieutenant governor is pretty rare. But Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock was a pretty rare character and power broker. The history museum named in his honor is one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions and hosts regular exhibits on state history and rotatingshows that highlight cultural institutions like Texas high school football (yes, the state takes its high school football veryseriously). The museum is also home to an IMAX theater that screens educational and nature documentaries as well as select first-run features. The grounds also host concerts and events throughout the year."

"You’ll find landmarks and historical buildings in states around the country named after presidents, historic figures, and governors, but finding one named after a lieutenant governor is pretty rare. But Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock was a pretty rare character and power broker. The history museum named in his honor is one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions and hosts regular exhibits on state history and rotatingshows that highlight cultural institutions like Texas high school football (yes, the state takes its high school football veryseriously). The museum is also home to an IMAX theater that screens educational and nature documentaries as well as select first-run features. The grounds also host concerts and events throughout the year."

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"The Bullock Museum is a museum about the history of Texas, a place that's prouder—and perhaps more self-obsessed—than most other places on Earth. The museum, located on the edge of the University of Texas at Austin’s campus, is grand and, naturally, anchored by a massive three-story bronze star—a popular spot for photos. The first floor walks visitors through Texas history via interactive elements like faux bows and arrows (which kids can get their hands on) and touch-screen Q&As. Should you need a gift from Texas—kitschy or distinctive, in jest or sincere—this is a fantastic place to find it. The shop sells leather goods, bluebonnet-adorned plates, books by Texas authors, and Texa- grown pecans. For kids, there are Sherif stars, board books, games and puzzles, and plush longhorns, horses, and bats. Oh—and cowboy costumes, naturally." - Stirling Kelso