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Skip to main content University of Texas at Austin Home Texas Memorial Museum Menu University of Texas at Austin Home The University of Texas at Austin Texas Memorial Museum Great Hall Shop Support the Museum Search Search Search Search Visit the Museum Expand Admission & Hours Directions and Parking Group Visits Accessibility Education Expand Audio Tour Group Visits Teaching Resources Exhibits Expand Hall of Geology and Paleontology Great Hall Hall of Texas Wildlife Hall of Biodiversity Outdoor Exhibits & Collaborations Events Expand About Us Expand Leadership & Staff Other Natural History Websites As of today, March 12, Texas Memorial Museum is open for self-guided exploration of our exhibit spaces. We are closely monitoring the coronavirus situation and following university policies and procedures. COVID-19 What You Need To Know Home Stay Hooked on Texas Memorial Museum! Support the museum Austin's First Science Museum In the early 1930s, James E. Pearce, The University of Texas at Austin Chair of Anthropology, later named the museum's first director, and A. Garland Adair, department historian for the Texas American Legion, joined forces to establish a state museum. They wanted the museum to contribute to the conservation of the historic treasures of Texas and also to the educational system of the state. With this joint effort, the Texas Memorial Museum (TMM) was born. Learn more about our history Upcoming Events Saturday March 14 Pop-Up Bird Lab 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Texas Memorial Museum -- Hall of Texas Wildlife Learn more about our feathered friends in a hands-on exploration of bird anatomy, diversity, and evolution. Event Details Wednesday March 18 Pop-Up Naturalist's Art Studio - Spring Break Wednesday 10 a.m. to Noon Texas Memorial Museum Explore art and nature at the museum! Event Details Thursday March 19 Pop-Up Naturalist's Art Studio - Spring Break Thursday 10 a.m. to Noon Texas Memorial Museum Explore art and nature at the museum! Event Details Saturday March 28 Amped for Amphibians 10 to 11 a.m. Texas Memorial Museum A new preschool program for children ages 2-5 years. Learn about frogs, toads, and salamanders! Event Details Sunday Sept. 20 Identification Day 1 to 5 p.m. Texas Memorial Museum Texas Memorial Museum hosts Identification Day on Austin Museum Day, a special Sunday in September. Free admission! Event Details All Events Stay connected with the museum Instagram Facebook Twitter Contact Us Location: 2400 Trinity Street Austin, Texas 78712-1621 Mailing Address: 2400 Trinity Street Mail Stop D1500 Austin, Texas 78712-1621 Email: tmminfo@austin.utexas.edu Phone: 512-471-1604 Website: http://tmm.utexas.edu Texas Memorial Museum Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday Questions? Contact Us Facebook Instagram Twitter Great Hall Shop Support the Museum Copyright Subscribe to our newsletter UT Austin Home Emergency Information Site Policies Web Accessibility Policy Web Privacy Policy Adobe Reader © The University of Texas at Austin 2020 ") //--...