Museums
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(512)(512) 220-1157 (512)627-2985
1501 E. 12th St, Austin, TX 78702
The Outdoor Museum surrounds the Southgate Lewis House whose controlling board is the W.H. Passon Historical Society is named for Wesley H. Passon (1864-1933), a black educator and prominent churchman. Mr. Passon made many contributions toward the preservation of African American history, most notably a summary of the history of the African American population in Austin. The Outdoor Museum is open to walk through 7 days a week. Indoor exhibition tours can be scheduled.