Texas Memorial Museum
7.5Locals Score / 10#4 of 4 Museums in Austin
free
Known forfreenatural historyhidden gemUT campus
A natural history and science museum on the UT campus featuring dinosaur fossils, Texas wildlife dioramas, and geological specimens — the Onion Creek Mosasaur fossil is a showstopper. It's a hidden gem that many Austinites overlook, making it refreshingly uncrowded and genuinely educational. The building itself is a beautiful 1936 Art Deco landmark worth seeing on its own.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 16, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.5/10- Value9.5
- Iconic6.5
- Excellence7.5
- Crowd level3.5
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility7.5
Nearby in Ask Austin
- LBJ Presidential LibraryMuseum0.33 km · 4 min walk
- Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial StadiumSports venue0.39 km · 5 min walk
- Moody CenterSports venue0.69 km · 9 min walk
- Blanton Museum of ArtAttraction0.86 km · 11 min walk
- Harry Ransom CenterMuseum0.9 km · 11 min walk
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