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What's Happening

Take a Sound Break on Dec. 4!

Take a Sound Break on Dec. 4!
Our new music series invites you to take musical pause at the museum.

Join us for the inaugural performance of Sound Break feat. Austin Baroque Orchestra! Takes place 2pm on Thursday, December 4.

Blanton All Day: Holiday-A-Long

Blanton All Day: Holiday-A-Long
Celebrate the season with us on Dec. 13!
Experience a full day of live music, tours and talks, family-friendly art activities, and more. Includes live choral performances by Conspirare.

On View & Upcoming

Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque

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

Contemporary Project 15: Betsabeé Romero
Closing Soon!

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)

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

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

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.

Tis the season to become a member.

Tis the season to become a member.

Use code GIFT15 and get 15% off ALL membership levels! Enjoy a year of exclusive perks and free admission—plus access to special exhibition "Spirit & Splendor." Join or gift today!

Read our 2024 Impact Report

Read our 2024 Impact Report

Record-breaking museum attendance demonstrates the importance of art for our Austin community and beyond.

Membership

Gift a year of art!

Blanton Memberships are 20% off Nov 23–Dec 1. It’s a win-win: members enjoy free admission and support the arts in our community.

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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

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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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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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