Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Texas State History Museum - Event Venue in Austin, Texas

Gallery · Austin, Texas

1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas, United States

About Bullock Texas State History Museum

The Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin offers a dynamic exploration of Texas history, culture, and community through engaging exhibits and featured artifacts. Centrally located near the University of Texas campus and the Texas State Capitol, the museum provides iconic backdrops for memorable events. Visitors can enjoy educational programs, films, and unique gallery spaces.

Venue Details

  • Seated capacity: 575
  • Standing capacity: 1,200
  • Meeting space: 20,000 sq ft
  • Meeting rooms: 8

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.7/5 (7,194 reviews)

Guest Highlights

  • View
  • Space

Amenities

Facilities

  • theater
  • IMAX theatre

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

Grand Lobby

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 9,750 sq ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 525, Banquet: 450, Cocktail: 600
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Flanked by soaring granite columns and a custom terrazzo floor, the first-floor Lobby is a one-of-a-kind setting.

Bob Bullock Atrium

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 3,750 sq ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 225, Banquet: 150, Cocktail: 250
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • An intimate space overlooking the Rotunda, perfect for a cocktail hour, small party, or private dinner for newlyweds. Located on the second floor.

Austin Room

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 6,500 sq ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 400, Banquet: 350, Cocktail: 500
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • A versatile, blank canvas that can be turned into a custom, spectacular experience for guests.

IMAX® Theatre

  • Type: Theater
  • Capacity — Theater: 329
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Perfect for private film screenings, corporate product launches, and multimedia presentations. 329 seats, six-story-high screen with a laser projection system and 12-channel sound.

Texas Spirit Theater

  • Type: Theater
  • Capacity — Theater: 190
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • This theater features three screens and a generously-sized stage that can host film screenings, presentations, and live music.

Board Room

  • Type: Boardroom
  • Capacity — Boardroom: 18
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • With comfortable leather chairs and a bird’s eye view of the Rotunda, this space is ideal for executive and corporate off-site meetings.

Lone Star Plaza

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Capacity — Theater: 1100, Banquet: 575, Cocktail: 1200
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Host a picturesque outdoor event under the iconic Bronze Star, complete with a beautiful view of the Blanton Museum plaza on UT’s campus and the Texas State Capitol.

Exhibition Galleries

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • The Museum’s Texas History Galleries and two special exhibition spaces showcase hundreds of original artifacts and immersive multimedia, providing an ever-changing experience and endless new stories. Exhibition gallery access is available for an additional charge.

Style

historic, urban

Contact

Phone: (512) 936-8746