Temporary Closure: Austin by Ellsworth Kelly

Austin by Ellsworth Kelly will be temporarily closed through November 25 for necessary maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Open Later

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

See what art can do.

What's Happening

Nov 15
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Public Tour: Highlights of the Blanton's Collection
Nov 16
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Blanton Live: Art, Fashion, and the Museum
Nov 18
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Public Tour: Contemporary Artists at the Blanton
Nov 18
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Visita guiada pública [EN ESPAÑOL] – Artistas contemporáneos en el Blanton
Nov 20
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Public Tour – Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque

Blanton Live: Art, Fashion, and the Museum — Our signature speaker series returns on Nov. 16!

Fashion meets fine art—don’t miss this live convo on 11/16 at 2pm! Hear from Mellissa Huber, Associate Curator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Limited tickets available!

Public Tours — Always included in your ticket!

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 — Now on view!

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

Contemporary Project 15: Betsabeé Romero — Now open!

Don’t miss our latest Contemporary Project exhibition, featuring internationally acclaimed artist Betsabeé Romero.

A Family Affair: Artistic Dynasties in Europe (Part II, 1670–1900) — Ending Dec 7!

Explore eighteen fascinating families through art in Part Two of this special presentation.

American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection: From Edward Hopper to Alma Thomas — Coming Mar 8, 2026

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, 2026

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

Publications — Dive into the Blanton's rich publishing history—catalogs, essays, and critical texts that expand on our exhibitions, artists, and collections.

Read our 2024 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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