Opening Hours
| Tuesday-Friday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am – 8 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
View our calendar for the most updated closures.
We’ve partnered with Justine’s Brasserie on a new café, opening 2026.
Admission
| Members | FREE |
| Adults | $15 |
| Seniors (65+) | $12 |
| Youth (6–17) | $8 |
| Kids (5 & under) | FREE |
| UT-Austin ID | FREE |
| Non-UT Austin College w/ID | $8 |
| K-12 Teachers w/ID | FREE |
Free Tuesdays
Every Tuesday visitors get free admission, generously provided by the Moody Family Free Day Endowment.
Blue Star Museum
Active military with valid ID and their family (up to five guests) get free admission* from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day.
*does not apply during special events such as Blanton All Day.
Blanton All Day
Every second Saturday or Sunday, enjoy an all-day lineup of live music and art programs.
Parking Information
Visit our dedicated Parking page for in-depth info and resources on how to travel to / from the museum.
Museum Rules
Help us protect the art by the following these museum rules.
- Please don’t touch the art.
- No food or drinks, including water, in the galleries and Austin by Ellsworth Kelly.
- Store any large bags, backpacks, and over-sized items in our free lockers at Check-In.
- Take photos, but please turn off the flash. Only casual photography is permitted — photoshoots inside the museum and Austin by Ellsworth Kelly are not permitted. For more info, please refer to our Photography/Video Guidelines on our FAQs page.
- Write or sketch with pencils only. No pens or markers allowed.
- Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Ask about our family-friendly activities at Check-In.
- Only service animals are allowed inside the museum buildings. Emotional support animals are not permitted. For more info, click to read The University of Texas at Austin’s policy on animals on campus.
Group & School Visits
University Classes
Collaborate with our education team on a guided or self-guided visit for UT and non-UT students.
K-12 Schools
Plan a trip to the museum with gallery lessons that support classroom curriculum and spark curiosity.
Adult Groups
Explore special exhibitions or highlights of the collection with a guided visit for adult groups and non-UT Austin college classes. Free public tours also available.
Private Tours
Get insights into the museum collection and an experience you won’t forget on a specialized, private tour. More information coming soon.
H-E-B Study Room
Make an appointment to visit artworks in this public study center designed to accommodate classes, scholars, collectors, and museum visitors.
