Best Museums in Round Rock

"The Bullock Texas State History Museum tells the state's story through a variety of interesting interactive exhibits, along with audio-visual displays and film. The permanent Story of Texas exhibit is home to artifacts and displays that feature defining events in the state's history. Artifacts include the preserved hull of the 17th-century La Belle, which was shipwrecked at the mouth of the Mississippi River."

"This museum in Austin was opened in the year 2001 with the tag of an official history museum for the state of Texas. The museum was opened with the core values of leadership and excellence. The museum is endowed with historical richness of the state."

"On the first Sunday of each month, the Bullock Texas State History Museum waives its admission fee and opens its doors for the masses, free of charge."

"Formerly the Austin Children’s Museum, Thinkery in the Mueller neighborhood has eight exhibit galleries loaded with hands-on play-based experiences to lay the path for a new generation of creative problem solvers. Calling on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM), these exhibits are curated by the museum’s staff and are constantly updated, so there will always be something new. In 2019-20, the Innovators’ Workshop had a station where little learners could make their own stop animation, while kids could make a splash at Currents, exploring fluid dynamics through open-ended games."

"Formally known as the Austin’s Childrens Museum, the Thinkery in our opinion, is one of the best children’s museums in Texas. With tons of hands-on activities, like making your own airplane and flying it or creating music out of water, there is never a dull visit to this museum. On Austin Museum Day, Thinkery will have all of its regular displays available as well as special activities all day in Innovators’ Workshop, Spark Shop, & Kitchen Lab."

"The Thinkery is an evolution of the Austin Children’s Museum. It’s Austin’s sparkling new home for “why” and “how.” A place where science and families play side by side. Where people connect with ideas by doing, making and experiencing."

"The Mexic-Arte experience begins before you walk in the door, with its north wall lined with murals that celebrate Latino figures and iconography. That mission to showcase traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latino art and culture continues inside the historic building, with wooden planked floors that squeak pleasingly underfoot. Mexic-Arte's curators comfortably straddle a commitment to old and new, with an annual exhibition devoted to emerging talent and an all-inclusive back gallery space devoted to community projects."

"Austin has a large Mexican community that you can connect with through the Mexic-Arte Museum. The museum offers an intimate space to immerse yourself into the Latin culture through art. Mexic-Arte Museum focuses on Mexican and Latin American Art – it does a great job at promoting and showcasing the works of local artists and native Latin artists."

"Mexic-Arte Museum is dedicated to cultural enrichment and education through the collection, preservation, and presentation of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture to promote dialogue and develop an understanding for visitors of all ages. To learn more about Mexic-Arte Museum click here."

"Kick off today with a trip to the most visited presidential library in the United States, the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. You’re sure to be moved by the exhibit about the president’s life, and may well up with tears when you walk into the JFK assassination exhibit, or feel a sense of pride at seeing the pen LBJ used in signing the Civil Rights Act. Follow up the LBJ experience with lunch at Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ for some smoky beef brisket. If it’s not over 100 degrees, make your way to Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, which is close by."

"The official presidential library of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the museum offers a balanced view of this colorful Texan. Through exhibits, short films and audio recordings, the museum tells the story of the struggle to pass the Civil Rights Act as well as Johnson’s failed efforts to end the Vietnam War. The Social Justice Gallery covers Johnson’s lesser-known efforts to combat poverty as well as important legislation supporting Medicare, public broadcasting and consumer protection."

"The LBJ Presidential Library is a library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States and houses 45 millions of pages of historical documents. Explore multiple floors of historical events, documents, and items all from President Johnson’s life and presidential term. The museum is located in 2313 Red River at the University of St. Texas."

"The Austin Toy Museum is a non-profit museum suitable for the whole family – Mums and Dads will enjoy a nostalgic walk down memory lane as they show their children the very different toys that they used to play with. In addition to old favorites like Smurf and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figurines, there are several vintage video arcade games you can introduce your children to including Pac Man, Donkey Kong and many more – free to play with your admission ticket. Girls will be able to see what the original Barbie and Ken looked like (and how they were dressed back in the 60’s)."

"Why You’ve Got to Go: If you grew up loving action figures or if your kids are into them, this is the perfect place to bring them. You can take a walk down memory lane and explore vintage toys, old video games and more. What to Do: Simply let yourself go and have a great time playing vintage video games and admiring action figures along with your little ones."

"A fine place to ogle vintage toys, action figures, retro toys, classic toys, or console video games of childhoods past or present. Though seemingly targeting fanboys/girls, the museum is in fact focused on childhood education and also has a lot of hands-on activities, like vintage video games. View this post on Instagram"

"The South Austin Museum of Popular Culture collects, conserves, and exhibits vintage posters and live music ephemera from the 1960s through today to educate future generations on the rich and unique culture that makes Austin the Live Music Capital of the World. SouthPop seeks to enrich a growing and changing the community by becoming the premier source in Texas for art and artifacts of local music history from the 1960s to the present and its impact on local, national, and international culture. To learn more about South Austin Museum of Popular Culture click here."

"To get a glimpse of this integral part of Austin’s culture, head to SOUTHPOP!. Also known as AusPOP, the museum has over 3,000 artifacts and 10,000 photos to peruse. The collection includes a huge assortment of music posters spanning decades, from the 1960s to today."

"Who needs a boring history museum when you could experience a living history museum?. At Pioneer Farms, the volunteers wear high-buttoned dresses and top hats as they take you through guided tours of farms and villages from the 1800s. You can pet animals, listen to stories and ride in horse-drawn buggies as you learn all about Texas history."

"Pioneer Farms is a living history museum offering workshops and programs for both students and adults. Step back in time and experience Texas history while you explore six themed historic areas. Some of the workshops available are blacksmithing, woodworking, knitting/quilting, candlemaking, soapmaking, and cheese making."

"Guy Fieri calls late night spot Casino El Camino home to "the best burger in town." Juicy and tender, the 12-ounce monsters come topped with everything from cheese and thick-cut bacon to roasted Serrano peppers and Texas-hot buffalo sauce. For a spicy side, pair your burger with Verde Chili Fries."

"The self-described “dark, cool, and twisted” bar serves up award-winning burgers and amped-up bar food (the Bloody Mary’s are actually insane). Come for dinner before hitting the scene on East 6th. Must try: Verde chili fries, Pitts burger"

"Lit Lounge offers a premiere destination for Austin's elite crowd while integrating the diverse local culture of downtown 6th Street. Presenting a quality party atmosphere based on the improvements of the location, Lit Lounge provides a unique club culture. The embodiment of Austin Nightlife has faded recently, and Lit Lounge strives to be the newest business community asset that will successfully renew and revitalize Austin's beloved 6th Street District."

"The Lit Lounge is a famous club that attracts a hip crowd, every day. The young crowd here ensures that there is never a drop in energy. The live music is quite happening and you can expect a mix of various artists coming to perform different genres of music, including hip-hop and rock."

"There are three locations of Easy Tiger in Austin—one in the north, one in the south, and one in the east. Despite their differences in physical proximity, they all share some common characteristics that make Easy Tiger such a local favorite—mainly, a wide selection of beer, fluffy baked pretzels, and, perhaps most important of all, amazing patio spaces. In its true essence, Easy Tiger is a beer garden, and the energy of the classic German staple is evident to anyone who has spent time on any of their patios."

"Bar Food , Sandwiches ,  German ,  Brunch ,  Bakery/Cafe"

"Central Austin: 6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Suite 1100, Austin, TX 78752. I have been frequenting this spot more and more lately. The pastrami sandwich and breakfast sandwich are two favorites, but so is the giant soft pretzel and housemade beer cheese."

"If you’re read anything about Austin, you’ve likely heard of Barton Springs, a swimming pool fed by natural springs and flanked by green lawns, where tatted-up sunbathers often go topless. What gets less attention is Deep Eddy, Barton Springs’ sister pool. While it’s also spring-fed (and not chlorinated), Deep Eddy looks more like a traditional concrete pool, one with bright-blue waters, swimming lanes, and—unlike Barton Springs—a large walk-in shallow end that's ideal for families."

"At first glance, the Deep Eddy Pool might seem like any other public pool. When you do a little digging, however, you’ll learn that it’s actually a historic Austin landmark with a lot of fun activities to offer. For starters, the Deep Eddy Pool is one of the oldest man-made pools in Texas."

"If you're into aquatic workouts, or just like watching other people work out, then Deep Eddy is right in your lane – or should I say multiple lanes?. The entrance fee for this pool – the oldest in the state, built in 1915 – ranges from $2 to $9."

"The stuffed cookie is soft inside with explosions of peanut butter chocolate, s’mores with melted chocolate chunks and marshmallow or twix. It’s heartier than a cookie and offers all kinds of textures. If you like the ends of things, or a cookie that is a little gooey but also chewy this is for you."

"Kellie’s bake shop starts with giant, chewy cookies (that would honestly be amazing by themselves) and raises them to the next level by stuffing them with a big pieces of a Snickers bar. Hand down one of the best desserts you can find in Austin."

"This Burnet Road bakery is known for its InstaBites cookies (sugar cookies iced with an Instagram picture) and chocolate chip cookie shot glasses."

"This is a restaurant and not even a dedicated cookie bakery. I can’t be the only cookie connoisseur in town, but I will say, I haven’t heard anyone talk about these cookies and they looked perfect upon arrival. A doughy rise right in the center that is higher than the rest of the cookie and full of melted chips through out each bite."

"These tasty cookies from Cookie Wookie Kitchen are made with aged cookie dough!. They’re seriously the perfect blend of crispy and chewy!. Erica uses local ingredients, adds a hint of her Asian culture and ingredients and a bit of childhood nostalgia in her creations."