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Jan 11
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Visita guiada pública [EN ESPAÑOL] – Espíritu & esplendor: El Greco, Velázquez y el Barroco Hispánico
Jan 11
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Public Tour – Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque
Jan 13
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Public Tour: Highlights of the Blanton's Collection
Jan 15
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Public Tour – Art of Latin America
Jan 17
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Public Tour – Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque

Blanton All Day: Figures & Frameworks (& Flamenco!), 1/10 — Kick off 2026 with an art-inspired day out.

Highlighting Spirit & Splendor, experience a full day of live music, tours and talks, family-friendly art activities, and more. Plus, a Flamenco showcase!

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 — Coming Jan 17

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. Mark your calendars for our Jan. 10 program featuring José Luis Lazarte Luna, Associate Conservator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, discusses the fascinating technique of using mother-of-pearl in art.

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.

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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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