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What's Happening

Jan 20
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Public Tour – Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque
Jan 20
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Visita guiada pública [EN ESPAÑOL] – Espíritu & esplendor: El Greco, Velázquez y el Barroco Hispánico
Jan 25
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Public Tour – Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque
Jan 27
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Public Tour – Paper Trails: Latin American Art in Print (1950-1995)
Jan 29
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Public Tour – Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque

Blanton All Day: In Love and Art — Make a Date with Art on February 14!

Will you be our Valentine? 💌 Join us for a full day out at the museum filled with live music, tours and talks, family-friendly art activities, and more.

Learn More on a Public Tour! — Always included with admission. Free for members.

Get a deeper dive into art on a gallery teacher-led tour! Offered in English/español and free with museum admission.

On View & Upcoming

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Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque — Ending Feb 1!

“One of the must-see exhibitions around the world in 2025.”— The Art Newspaper

Paper Trails: Latin American Art in Print (1950-1995) — Now on view!

Explore important portfolios of modern and contemporary Latin American printmaking in the collection of the Blanton Museum of Art.

Contemporary Project 16: Tammy Nguyen — Now on view!

Multidisciplinary artist Tammy Nguyen presents brand-new work, including paintings, prints, and a handmade artist book.

American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection: From Edward Hopper to Alma Thomas — Coming Mar 8

This major exhibition presents over 80 rarely seen artworks by icons of American modern art.

Run the Code: Data-Driven Art Decoded by Thoma Foundation X Blanton Museum of Art — Coming Mar 8

This immersive exhibition brings together art and technology in exciting, unexpected ways.

Art with an Expert — Take a deep dive into art, art histories, and more with these unique hour-long talks. Takes place monthly at our Blanton All Day series. FREE for Blanton Members.

Read our Impact Report — Record-breaking museum attendance demonstrates the importance of art for our Austin community and beyond.

Explore the Art

Explore The Collection

Austin — “Austin” is the culmination of Ellsworth Kelly’s seven-decade career and the only building he ever designed.

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European art — The over 330 European paintings in the Blanton’s collection range from late 14th-century gilded panels to 19th-century landscapes.

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Latin American art — The Blanton has one of the oldest and most comprehensive collections of modern & contemporary Latin American art in the country.

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American art — The Blanton’s collection of modern & contemporary U.S. art includes works made using new or unexpected materials, such as Sonya Clark’s “Madam C. J. Walker.”

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Prints & Drawings — The Blanton’s encyclopedic collection of 18,000 works on paper features examples from all the major printmaking centers in Europe and North America.

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Membership

You’d make a great member! It’s a win-win: members enjoy free admission and support the arts in our community. Plus, July is Member Appreciation Month so expect more extras!

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I'm a member of the Blanton because it's the heart of art in Austin. It's the great museum that we have.

Austin Kleon

Support the Blanton — Why becoming a member means so much.

Everytime I come here it's a new experience. You're never going to see the same works of art twice.

Amaijah Summers

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University — The Blanton welcomes students from all departments, colleges, and schools on UT’s campus — as well as Austin-area colleges and universities — to explore our galleries as an extension of their classroom learning.

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