
Family Programs at the Blanton are designed to promote slowing down, encourage close looking, inspire curiosity, and foster positive interaction and collaboration between intergenerational audiences.
Special Programs

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Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family.
Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family. Guiding prompts will encourage close looking at works of art in the Blanton’s galleries.
Meet us in the Meredith Lounge on the 2nd floor of the museum, Tuesdays, Thursdays (starting 7/13), and Saturdays at 10:30am. The last Saturday event will take place July 29. Summer Storytime is free with museum admission, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. ✸Appropriate for readers 3-8 years old but open to all ages!✸
To protect the art, we don’t permit diaper bags, backpacks larger than 11 x 15 inches, or large-framed child carriers in the galleries. These can be stored in our free lockers in the Smith Building. You’re welcome to use soft frontpacks and strollers inside the museum. We also have a designated space to store strollers—ask our Visitor Services team at Check-In. For more information, check our FAQs page.
Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Visitor Services Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am(GMT-05:00) View in my time

Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family.
Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family. Guiding prompts will encourage close looking at works of art in the Blanton’s galleries.
Meet us in the Meredith Lounge on the 2nd floor of the museum, Tuesdays, Thursdays (starting 7/13), and Saturdays at 10:30am. The last Saturday event will take place July 29. Summer Storytime is free with museum admission, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. ✸Appropriate for readers 3-8 years old but open to all ages!✸
To protect the art, we don’t permit diaper bags, backpacks larger than 11 x 15 inches, or large-framed child carriers in the galleries. These can be stored in our free lockers in the Smith Building. You’re welcome to use soft frontpacks and strollers inside the museum. We also have a designated space to store strollers—ask our Visitor Services team at Check-In. For more information, check our FAQs page.
Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Visitor Services Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.
Time
(Saturday) 10:30 am(GMT-05:00) View in my time

Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family.
Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family. Guiding prompts will encourage close looking at works of art in the Blanton’s galleries.
Meet us in the Meredith Lounge on the 2nd floor of the museum, Tuesdays, Thursdays (starting 7/13), and Saturdays at 10:30am. The last Saturday event will take place July 29. Summer Storytime is free with museum admission, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. ✸Appropriate for readers 3-8 years old but open to all ages!✸
To protect the art, we don’t permit diaper bags, backpacks larger than 11 x 15 inches, or large-framed child carriers in the galleries. These can be stored in our free lockers in the Smith Building. You’re welcome to use soft frontpacks and strollers inside the museum. We also have a designated space to store strollers—ask our Visitor Services team at Check-In. For more information, check our FAQs page.
Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Visitor Services Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am(GMT-05:00) View in my time

Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family.
Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family. Guiding prompts will encourage close looking at works of art in the Blanton’s galleries.
Meet us in the Meredith Lounge on the 2nd floor of the museum, Tuesdays, Thursdays (starting 7/13), and Saturdays at 10:30am. The last Saturday event will take place July 29. Summer Storytime is free with museum admission, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. ✸Appropriate for readers 3-8 years old but open to all ages!✸
To protect the art, we don’t permit diaper bags, backpacks larger than 11 x 15 inches, or large-framed child carriers in the galleries. These can be stored in our free lockers in the Smith Building. You’re welcome to use soft frontpacks and strollers inside the museum. We also have a designated space to store strollers—ask our Visitor Services team at Check-In. For more information, check our FAQs page.
Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Visitor Services Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am(GMT-05:00) View in my time

Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family.
Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family. Guiding prompts will encourage close looking at works of art in the Blanton’s galleries.
Meet us in the Meredith Lounge on the 2nd floor of the museum, Tuesdays, Thursdays (starting 7/13), and Saturdays at 10:30am. The last Saturday event will take place July 29. Summer Storytime is free with museum admission, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. ✸Appropriate for readers 3-8 years old but open to all ages!✸
To protect the art, we don’t permit diaper bags, backpacks larger than 11 x 15 inches, or large-framed child carriers in the galleries. These can be stored in our free lockers in the Smith Building. You’re welcome to use soft frontpacks and strollers inside the museum. We also have a designated space to store strollers—ask our Visitor Services team at Check-In. For more information, check our FAQs page.
Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Visitor Services Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.
Time
(Saturday) 10:30 am(GMT-05:00) View in my time

Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family.
Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family. Guiding prompts will encourage close looking at works of art in the Blanton’s galleries.
Meet us in the Meredith Lounge on the 2nd floor of the museum, Tuesdays, Thursdays (starting 7/13), and Saturdays at 10:30am. The last Saturday event will take place July 29. Summer Storytime is free with museum admission, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. ✸Appropriate for readers 3-8 years old but open to all ages!✸
To protect the art, we don’t permit diaper bags, backpacks larger than 11 x 15 inches, or large-framed child carriers in the galleries. These can be stored in our free lockers in the Smith Building. You’re welcome to use soft frontpacks and strollers inside the museum. We also have a designated space to store strollers—ask our Visitor Services team at Check-In. For more information, check our FAQs page.
Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Visitor Services Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am(GMT-05:00) View in my time

Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family.
Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family. Guiding prompts will encourage close looking at works of art in the Blanton’s galleries.
Meet us in the Meredith Lounge on the 2nd floor of the museum, Tuesdays, Thursdays (starting 7/13), and Saturdays at 10:30am. The last Saturday event will take place July 29. Summer Storytime is free with museum admission, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. ✸Appropriate for readers 3-8 years old but open to all ages!✸
To protect the art, we don’t permit diaper bags, backpacks larger than 11 x 15 inches, or large-framed child carriers in the galleries. These can be stored in our free lockers in the Smith Building. You’re welcome to use soft frontpacks and strollers inside the museum. We also have a designated space to store strollers—ask our Visitor Services team at Check-In. For more information, check our FAQs page.
Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Visitor Services Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am(GMT-05:00) View in my time

Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family.
Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family. Guiding prompts will encourage close looking at works of art in the Blanton’s galleries.
Meet us in the Meredith Lounge on the 2nd floor of the museum, Tuesdays, Thursdays (starting 7/13), and Saturdays at 10:30am. The last Saturday event will take place July 29. Summer Storytime is free with museum admission, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. ✸Appropriate for readers 3-8 years old but open to all ages!✸
To protect the art, we don’t permit diaper bags, backpacks larger than 11 x 15 inches, or large-framed child carriers in the galleries. These can be stored in our free lockers in the Smith Building. You’re welcome to use soft frontpacks and strollers inside the museum. We also have a designated space to store strollers—ask our Visitor Services team at Check-In. For more information, check our FAQs page.
Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Visitor Services Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am(GMT-05:00) View in my time

Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family.
Event Details
Join us for Summer Storytime! Our trained gallery teachers will read picture books carefully chosen to inspire creativity and curiosity for you and your family. Guiding prompts will encourage close looking at works of art in the Blanton’s galleries.
Meet us in the Meredith Lounge on the 2nd floor of the museum, Tuesdays, Thursdays (starting 7/13), and Saturdays at 10:30am. The last Saturday event will take place July 29. Summer Storytime is free with museum admission, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. ✸Appropriate for readers 3-8 years old but open to all ages!✸
To protect the art, we don’t permit diaper bags, backpacks larger than 11 x 15 inches, or large-framed child carriers in the galleries. These can be stored in our free lockers in the Smith Building. You’re welcome to use soft frontpacks and strollers inside the museum. We also have a designated space to store strollers—ask our Visitor Services team at Check-In. For more information, check our FAQs page.
Paid parking is available in the Brazos Garage on Brazos Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Blanton Members receive $4 discounted parking—bring your parking ticket to the Visitor Services Desk for payment. General visitors pay regular rates directly at Brazos Garage.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am(GMT-05:00) View in my time

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We are thrilled to be one of dozens of Austin area museums offering free entry in this annual celebration of art, culture, history, music, nature, science, and play!
Event Details
We are thrilled to be one of dozens of Austin area museums offering free entry in this annual celebration of art, culture, history, music, nature, science, and play!
During your visit, look out for these special exhibitions, installations, and features:
- Explore our Moody Patio and new grounds: Our new grounds makes it’s Austin Museum Day debut! At the center is our Moody Patio, shaded by tall, eye-catching structures known as “the Petals.” Austin by Ellsworth Kelly is joined by these newer art installations to add to your must-see list:
– Verde que te quiero verde (Green How I Adore You Green) by Carmen Herrera
– Butler Sound Gallery
– Plexus No. 44 by Gabriel Dawe
– HI by Kay Rosen
Learn more about the project and these works on our dedicated website page. - Forces of Nature: Ancient Maya Art from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art – This exhibition explores the rich world of the supernatural in ancient Maya art, through 200 works from LACMA’s notable collection — including ceramic vessels and figurines, and greenstone jewelry from present-day Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. On view in our Butler gallery.
- If the Sky Were Orange: Art in the Time of Climate Change – This special two-part exhibition explores the history and contemporary urgency of climate-related issues. Guest curated by journalist Jeff Goodell. On view in our Contemporary Project, Paper Vault, and Film & Video galleries.
Check our Before You Visit web page to plan your visit and to read further information on available amenities. If you have any questions on accessibility, please email us on accessibility@blantonmuseum.org or call us during museum opening hours on 512-471-5482.

MEMBERS ALWAYS GET IN FREE!
Did you know members get year-round free admission? Be the first to see major exhibitions, get free wristbands to every Second Saturday, access exclusive discounts, private tours, and more by becoming a member! Learn all about our member benefits and join today by visiting blantonmuseum.org/membership.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT-05:00) View in my time
Family Membership
Members at the Family level enjoy all benefits of regular Members for two adults at the same address (or for one adult and one guest) and children 17 and under. They also receive exclusive access to our monthly newsletter, “Families at the Blanton” (launching in April 2023), which features updates on coming family events and programs, downloadable activities and resources, monthly book recommendations, and more!
Family Activity Boxes

Explore the galleries with your family using our Family Activity Boxes! These dynamic kits feature art supplies, prompts to guide your looking, and other interactive materials to encourage imaginative exploration and meaningful conversation with you and your family. Ask our Visitor Services Team to borrow a box for free when you check in at the museum.
Creative Space
Located in the Meredith Lounge on the second floor of the museum, our Creative Space features coloring pages, sketchpads, pillows, and family-friendly picture books for visitors of all ages to enjoy. The Creative Space is a cozy space to sit, read, create, and recharge during your museum visit, and is always accessible during regular museum hours.


