Upcoming Closure: Saturday, March 29

The Blanton Museum and surrounding grounds will be closed to the public Saturday, March 29, 2025 for a private event.

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What's Happening

Blanton All Day — Every second weekend. Every month.

A full day of art and activities featuring storytime, art talks, picnics & more!

Blanton Live: Conversations for Now — Our signature speaker series

Mark your calendars for April 27 for a lively discussion on art theft with two former FBI agents. Tickets now on sale!

On View & Upcoming

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In Creative Harmony: Three Artistic Partnerships — Now on view!

The inspiring, creative relationships behind three pairs of artists is explored in this three-part exhibition.

A Family Affair: Artistic Dynasties in Europe (Part I, 1500–1700) — On view until Jun 15

Explore works by some of Europe’s most fascinating artistic families, revealing patterns of inspiration, rivalry, and changing fortunes.

Tavares Strachan: Between Me and You — On view until Jun 1

Bahamian-born artist Tavares Strachan presents an immersive installation, a 3,000-page opus, & sculptures in this Contemporary Project show.

Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque — Coming Aug 24

Includes masterpieces by renowned artists who actively spread the Baroque aesthetic in Mexico and Peru.

2025 Blanton Gala — Dust off your boots and your designer duds for an evening under the stars, celebrating the Blanton, its art, and its city! Join us Saturday, March 29.

Read our 2024 Impact Report — Record-breaking museum attendance demonstrates the importance of art for our Austin community and beyond.

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

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String quartet playing on the grounds of the Blanton Museum of Art to a crowd of seated people. In the background are large petal-like structures and the Texas Capitol building.

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

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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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