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The 10 Best Art Galleries in Austin, Texas (TX)
Every year thousands of hipsters, groupies, and die-hard fans flock to Austin for the annual South by Southwest festival, which has catapulted the Texas city up the must-visit charts for many travelers. The sandstone Capitol building is symbolic of the Lone Star State’s "bigger is better" mentality, featuring a gorgeous whispering gallery rotunda and 22 acres of grounds. Cool off with a dip in Barton Springs, a huge natural limestone pool that’s fed by underground sources.
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1. Gallery of the Republic
2. Art For The People Gallery
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
3. CAMIBAart Tours
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
CAMIBAart is interested in contemporary concept-based art, with an emphasis on materials and craft quality. We embody the essence of world travel as it influences the art culture. Our excursions give tour goers an intimate glimpse at the process behind the masterpiece as well as the artists themselves. We travel to cities worldwide and acquaint ourselves through the eyes of an art enthusiast. Internationally, we offer tours to a growing number of destinations including Havana Cuba, Oaxaca Mexico, San Miguel de Allende Mexico, Mexico City, Guatemala, and Peru. Regionally we offer day tours in our home city of Austin Texas as well as weekend tours to Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio. We also put together custom trips - so reach out to us if you have something specific in mind.
Reviewed By cherylmM5992DD
I just returned from a seven day trip with Cambia in Oaxaca. Small group tours are the best! Everything was well orchestrated on a daily tour. It was casual and time to do your own thing but also very educational. I could have never, in seven days ,figured out where all the artisans were and had the same experience. Would highly recommend. Can't wait for my next adventure!
4. ART.WORK
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
ART.WORK's gallery is located at the corner of 5th and Brazos where Austin's burgeoning business epicenter spills out into the renowned party hub of the 6th street entertainment district – a cultural intersection conducive to attracting contemporary and eclectic tastes. ART.WORK's location is strategically positioned to expose our city's unique talents to a global audience on FRI and SAT Nights.
5. Austin Gift Company
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Unique Austin Texas souvenir gift shop featuring handmade and specialty products curated by local Texans, gifts, jewelry, cards, books, local art, vintage, fun, quirky finds. Largest selection of quality souvenirs, tee shirts, and local Austin flare. Tourists visitors love taking pictures with our full size Texas Longhorn! Open every day. Free parking. Family owned since 2000.
6. The Blanton Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 501 reviews
This university art museum has a spectacular collection of 20th century American masters and the United State's largest collection of Latin American art. Reserve tickets and read our updates and rules at bit.ly/blantonmuseum
Reviewed By CJTravelerTexas - Texas, United States
Even though we are members, it had been several years since my wife and I visited the Blanton Museum of Art. Looking for a weekend getaway to Austin, one of the activities we had on our list was a visit to the Blanton. We wanted to see the special exhibit - The Avant-Garde Networks of Amauta: Argentina, Mexico, and Peru in the 1920s - as well as become reacquainted with the rest of the museum. We also visited the Ellsworth Kelly building, completed in 2018. This was a thoroughly enjoyable visit. The Blanton is an excellent art museum.
7. Women & Their Work Gallery
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
This art gallery / performance space has played an important role in supporting local female artists of all disciplines.
8. Harry Ransom Center
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4.5 based on 237 reviews
A description of some of the items that are contained in the center
Reviewed By austex_gringo - Austin, United States
The Ransom Center always offers a great distraction on days when the weather is not cooperating my children's weekly adventures. There are only a handful of items on permanent display, including a wonderful Frida Kahlo, the first photograph ever taken, and the Gutenberg Bible. In addition there are busts from various artists of various famous writers menu which are exceptional. The real treat The Ransom Center, however, all the rotating displays. They change them out several times a year and there's almost always something of Interest to see. The collection itself is a gold mine of minutiae covering the last 150 years or so of the western experience.
9. Wild About Music
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
Austin's unique music lifestyle store for over 23 years featuring the music themed artwork, apparel, gifts & accessories. We also carry Luna and Dean guitars and emergency musician supplies! Visit us for an incredible selection of Austin and music themed shirts, hats and accessories. Our friendly staff is also happy to help you navigate the Austin music scene and give you recommendations. We also host a desk for A/O tours, one of Austin's premier AIR CONDITIONED small group and individual tour companies. We highly recommend their 90 minute van tour of Austin.
Reviewed By GD64
This is a great store that has all types of items related to music, including t-shirts, instruments and other items. One can easily spend an hour in the store looking at all the many gifts. Most items are reasonably priced and the selection is eclectic and fun. I highly recommend a visit.
10. La Pena
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By J6776ONsuel
Delicious tacos with a delightful conversation. Not only did we devour the tacos, which were incredibly reasonable, but we leaned about several other must see locations in Austin. What a fabulous hidden find! The artwork was cool to see as well and it came with a little history lesson. Don’t miss this one.
