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Texas Memorial Museum
2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78705
+1 512 471 1604
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For those interested in dinosaurs and rocks, this is a great museum for you. Texas Memorial Museum focuses on collections of Texas and the New World, including an extensive Texas Natural History collection and core collections from the 1936 Texas Centennial celebrations. There is a huge variety of artifacts supporting historical and anthropological research, including collections amassed by faculty, staff and students. New artifacts are continuously added, so repeat visits are highly recommended. Admission is free.

Directions

Bus: 7, 103, 110, 127, 171, or 174; Orange 'Dillo

Area

University of Texas

Hours

Mo to Fr from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM,Sa from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM,Su from 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM

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