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Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

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The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the "Story of Texas" with three floors of interactive exhibits, the special effects show, The Star of Destiny, in the Texas Spirit Theater and Austin's only IMAX Theatre. A 35-foot-tall bronze Lone Star sculpture greets visitors in front of the museum, and a colorful terrazzo floor in the museum's rotunda features a campfire scene with enduring themes of Texas' past. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm Price: $5.50/Adults, $4.50/Seniors (65+), $3/Youth (5-18), Free/Members

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    Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

    1800 North Congress Avenue
    Austin, TX 78701

    Phone: (512)936-8746   |   Email   |   Official Website

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      09/24/10- Ongoing	Texas Spirit Theater Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum Texas Spirit Theater Presented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum September 24, 2010 - Ongoing The Texas Spirit Theater is the biggest multimedia special effects theater of its kind in Texas. Located on the second floor of The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, this 200-seat venue boasts three screens, fixed sets, and several thrilling special effects to create a truly unique experience. The Theater has two experiential films with daily showtimes: Spirit TheaterThe Star of Destiny, takes audiences on an epic journey through the history of...
      09/07/05- Ongoing	Land. Identity. Opportunity. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum Land. Identity. Opportunity. Presented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum September 7, 2005 - Ongoing Three floors of exhibits -- three themes as big as Texas history: Land, Identity and Opportunity. The exhibits at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum will surround you with the sights, sounds and (sometimes) smells of Texas history. Each floor of exhibits highlights important chapters in The Story of Texas through objects, media programs, and recreated environments. Founded as a non-collecting institution, the Museum exhibits bring the Story of Texas to life through an ongoing process...
      09/07/05- Ongoing	IMAX: Texas - The Big Picture Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum IMAX: Texas - The Big Picture Presented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum September 7, 2005 - Ongoing It takes a big film to tell a story as big as Texas. Now you can experience the myth, majesty and magnitude of the Lone Star State on the giant screen. From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande and from West Texas to the Gulf of Mexico, discover a place where the unfettered spirit is free to roam, and where horses run as wild as the imagination. From the rugged mountains of Big Bend to towering city skyscrapers, the Texas landscape is as diverse as the folks who live there. Find...

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    09/24/10- Ongoing	Texas Spirit Theater Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum Texas Spirit Theater Presented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum September 24, 2010 - Ongoing The Texas Spirit Theater is the biggest multimedia special effects theater of its kind in Texas. Located on the second floor of The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, this 200-seat venue boasts three screens, fixed sets, and several thrilling special effects to create a truly unique experience. The Theater has two experiential films with daily showtimes: Spirit TheaterThe Star of Destiny, takes audiences on an epic journey through the history of...
    09/07/05- Ongoing	Land. Identity. Opportunity. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum Land. Identity. Opportunity. Presented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum September 7, 2005 - Ongoing Three floors of exhibits -- three themes as big as Texas history: Land, Identity and Opportunity. The exhibits at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum will surround you with the sights, sounds and (sometimes) smells of Texas history. Each floor of exhibits highlights important chapters in The Story of Texas through objects, media programs, and recreated environments. Founded as a non-collecting institution, the Museum exhibits bring the Story of Texas to life through an ongoing process...
    09/07/05- Ongoing	IMAX: Texas - The Big Picture Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum IMAX: Texas - The Big Picture Presented by Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum September 7, 2005 - Ongoing It takes a big film to tell a story as big as Texas. Now you can experience the myth, majesty and magnitude of the Lone Star State on the giant screen. From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande and from West Texas to the Gulf of Mexico, discover a place where the unfettered spirit is free to roam, and where horses run as wild as the imagination. From the rugged mountains of Big Bend to towering city skyscrapers, the Texas landscape is as diverse as the folks who live there. Find...

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    12/05/11- 12/15/11	IMAX Schedule December 5- 15 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    10/21/11- 11/03/11	IMAX Showings Oct 21- Nov 3 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    09/10/11- 10/06/11	Tornado Alley Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    09/10/11- 10/06/11	Born to Be Wild Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    09/10/11- 10/06/11	TEXAS: The Big Picture Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/30/11- 01/22/12	Texas High School Football: More Than the Game Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/25/11- 06/21/11	Bob Bullock IMAX Schedule 7/25 - 8/21 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    06/10/11- 06/28/11	Bob Bullock IMAX Schedule 6/10 - 6/28 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    06/10/11- 06/28/11	Bob Bullock IMAX Schedule 6/29 - 7/7 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    04/30/11	Big Squeeze Accordion Contest Semifinals Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    04/23/11	GRAPHIC 5: 5th Annual Art Bra Fashion Show & Auction Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    04/08/11- 04/28/11	Bob Bullock IMAX Schedule 4/8-28 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    04/08/11- 04/28/11	Bob Bullock IMAX Schedule 5/20-6/2 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    03/25/11- 04/07/11	Bob Bullock IMAX Schedule 3/25-4/7 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    03/18/11- 03/24/11	Bob Bullock IMAX Schedule 3/18-3/24 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    02/11/11- 02/17/11	Bob Bullock IMAX Schedule 2/18-3/10 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    01/26/11- 02/10/11	Bob Bullock IMAX Schedule 1/3-1/16 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    01/03/11- 01/16/11	Bob Bullock IMAX Schedule 1/3-1/16 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    12/17/10- 01/02/11	Bob Bullock IMAX Schedule 12/17-1/2 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    11/22/10- 12/15/10	Bob Bullock IMAX Schedule 11/22-12/15 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    11/01/10- 11/17/10	IMAX Schedule 11/1-17 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    09/12/10- 01/11/11	Tango Alpha Charlie: Texas Aviation Celebration Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    09/08/10	AFF and the Made in Texas Film Seris Presents THE TEXAS CHEERLEADER-MURDERING MOM Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    08/11/10	AFF and the Made in Texas Film Series Present ROBOCOP Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    08/10/10	AFF Presents THE DRY LAND Followed by Conversations in Film with Ryan Williams Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    08/07/10	AFF and the Made in Texas Family Film Series Present BENJI Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/30/10	Music Under the Star Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/23/10	Music Under the Star Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/16/10	Music Under the Star Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/14/10	AFF and Made in Texas Film Series...ARMAGEDDON Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/09/10	Music Under the Star Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/03/10	AFF and Made in Texas Family Film Series…SPY KIDS Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    06/26/10	2010 World Refugee Day Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    06/10/10	2010 Board Summit Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    06/05/10	Made in Texas Film Series Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    06/05/10- 08/01/10	Texas Treasure: Inside Our Governor’s Mansion Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    06/05/10	Federal! State! Local! Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    06/05/10	Made in Texas Film Series Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    06/04/10- 06/05/10	Kids are Alright Festival Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    05/22/10	GRAPHIC IV: An Uplifting Night of Fashion, Art and Triumph Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    05/22/10	Fashion Bra's for a Cause Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    05/15/10	Arabia 3D: Family Day Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    05/01/10	The Big Squeeze Accordion Semifinalists Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    04/30/10	¡Salsa! ¡Salsa! Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    04/24/10	Hubble 3D Day Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    04/20/10	The Garden Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    04/14/10	Rush Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    04/03/10- 05/01/10	Well's Fargo First Saturdays Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    03/27/10	Happy Feet Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    03/21/10	Backstage with the Band Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    03/12/10	In The Shadow Of Giants Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    03/05/10	Austin Cosmopolitan Rotary Club Casino Night Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    02/19/10	Lunar New Year Soiree Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    02/13/10	Hannibal Lokumbe: Intimate Special Performance Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    02/13/10- 05/09/10	American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    11/07/09	Well's Fargo First Saturdays Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    11/05/09- 11/08/09	Austin Polish Film Festival Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    11/05/09- 11/08/09	Austin Polish Film Festival Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    08/06/09- 08/08/09	Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America Through Galveston Island Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    06/24/09- 08/28/09	Transformers II, Rise of the Fallen Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    05/22/09- 06/23/09	Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian: The IMAX Experience Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    04/30/09	Artists' Symposium: Transformative Journeys Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    04/18/09	TAP Youth Theatre Showcase Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    04/06/09	Texas Medal of Arts - VIP Legislative Reception Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    02/21/09- 10/11/09	Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America Through Galveston Island Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    02/13/09- 08/28/09	Under the Sea 3D Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    01/16/09	AFS Members Only Special Screening: RICHARD GARRIOTT'S SPACE MISSION Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    10/18/08- 01/06/09	Cowboys and Presidents Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    08/01/08	Music Under the Star: Austin Nights Brass Band Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/27/08	Dallas Forever Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/25/08	Music Under the Star: El Tule Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/18/08	Music Under the Star: Ray Wylie Hubbard Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/11/08	Music Under the Star: Atash Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/11/08- 08/29/08	Music Under the Star Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/11/08- 08/29/08	Music Under the Star Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/09/08	High Noon Talks - Dallas Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    05/31/08- 09/14/08	Dallas: Power & Passion on Primetime TV Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    05/01/08- 01/01/09	Shine a Light Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    04/04/08- 05/16/08	Shine a Light: The IMAX Experience Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    03/30/08	Power of the Eyewitness Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    03/30/08	Power of the Eyewitness Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    03/14/08- 01/01/09	Grand Canyon 3D Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    02/16/08- 01/01/08	Dolphins and Whales 3D Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    02/16/08- 04/20/08	Eyewitness: American Originals from the National Archives Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    01/25/08- 02/29/08	U2 3D Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    12/01/07- 12/31/07	Snowman Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    11/17/07- 01/06/08	Polar Express 3D Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    11/11/07	Gone to Texas: The Musical Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    10/05/07- 01/01/09	Sea Monsters 3D: A Prehistoric Adventure Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    09/21/07	Tales Worth Telling Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    09/20/07	Austin Museum Day Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    09/16/07- 01/06/08	In Citizen's Garb: Southern Plains Native Americans, 1885-1891 Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    09/08/07- 02/29/08	Wildfire: Feel the Heat Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    09/05/07- 10/04/07	Sharks 3D Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    08/22/07- 09/03/07	Harry Potter 3D Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    08/22/07- 02/15/08	African Adventure 3D Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/25/07	High Noon Talks - Dr. Wallace Fowler Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    07/11/07	High Noon Talks - Dr. Humboldt C. Mandell Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    06/27/07	High Noon Talks - Dr. Hans Mark Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
    06/17/07	Explore the Story Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum