Best Museums in Round Rock

"The first half of Day 2 is devoted to an education in Texas pride by visiting the Bullock Texas State History Museum. After you’re all Texased out, have lunch at nearby Texas Chili Parlor, then walk over to Austin’s world-class repository for art, the Blanton Museum of Art. After admiring the Picassos, make your way down to the Driskill, Austin’s famed haunted hotel. Even if you don’t stay here you can marvel at the architecture and the creepy vibe, and get a confection at the 1886 Café & Bakery."

"Check out the map below for the locations of free things to do in Austin mentioned in this post. For some reason the map doesn’t always show on mobile, sorry!. You can use this link to the MyMaps page to view the map on your cell phone."

"The Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the “Story of Texas” with three floors of interactive exhibits; special effects shows in the Texas Spirit Theater; and Austin's premier IMAX Theatre."

"Formerly known as the Austin’s Children Museum, Thinkery started as a roaming collection of exhibits, activities and programs that were designed to engage with children from all over Texas. They eventually settled in a permanent location, but their mission remains the same. They want to help young people develop their minds and imaginations through STEAM-based learning."

"The entire family can delve into hands-on art and science exhibits at Austin’s children’s museum, The Thinkery. Together, see how far a self-designed airplane can fly, paint on windows, make a stop motion video with LEGOs, experiment in a kitchen lab with real appliances, and much more. Kids will especially enjoy playing on the outside play area."

"While technically a children’s museum, there’s no rule that it isn’t just as enjoyable for the kids at heart. This museum is everything you loved as a kid. There are hands-on activities and exhibits designed to inspire the mind no matter how old you are."

"This compact but enlightening museum has been on Congress Avenue since 1988 and deals with traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latin American art and culture. The Mexic-Arte Museum has built a collection of painting, drawing, printing, sculpture and photography, by contemporary artists like Raul Gonzalez, Juan Ramos, Sam Coronado, Gerardo Medina and Mike Parsons. Shows like the annual Día de Los Muertos & Community Altars and Mix ‘n’ Mash exhibitions are sourced from that expanding permanent collection."

"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."

"Kill Joy, a featured artist in the museum’s newly opened exhibit MX 21-Resistance, Reaffirmation & Resilience, will lead a printmaking workshop for visitors on Museum Day. Tours will be at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., and the Mexic-Arte’s featured Changarrito artist, Luke Cisneros, will be onsite displaying and selling his artwork."

"Situated on a 30-acre site on The University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas, the Library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, 650,000 photos and 5,000 hours of recordings from President Johnson’s political career, including about 643 hours of his recorded telephone conversations. The Museum contains more than fifty-four thousand objects donated by the President and Mrs. Johnson, their family, close friends, associates, and the American people. The iconic ten-story building was designed by award-winning architect Gordon Bunshaft and features a Great Hall with a stunning four-story, glass-encased view of the archives collection."

"Many of the events that took place during the 1963-1969 presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson still resonate today, and you can dip into this history at his library and museum on the east side of the University of Texas campus. The museum goes into the aftermath of the JFK assassination, displaying LBJ’s “Let Us Continue” speech and a letter to Johnson from Jacqueline Kennedy. You can find out about the president’s stance on social justice, and the background to the Voting Rights Act of 1965."

"At the LBJ Presidential Library you can experience the life behind the President – his Oval Office, his Presidential Limousine and more. We really enjoyed the Civil Rights exhibit they have as well. Sunday Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm"

"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."

"The word ‘tiny’ can’t be more accurate to describe these mouth-watering pies that have been lovingly prepared since 2011. The idea of creating these pretty small pies comes from the wish to carry an individual piece of the famous baked pies. At the two Tiny Pies shops, they strive to use the finest natural ingredients from local producers whenever possible, while they fill the pies by hand daily."

"Not only are these the cutest pies you’ll ever see – Tiny Pies also make some of the best. They have a massive selection of signature, seasonal, and savory pies to satisfy any craving. And because they’re so small you can try a bunch!"

"Eager to bring the best of India to the foodies of Texas, Suprehbat stews, fries, and renders down dishes that are bound to leave your taste buds and spirits at an absolute high. All of the offerings on the Suprebhat menu burst with flavor and perfectly encapsulate India’s reputation as the cradle of spices. Aromatic and irresistible, all of the dishes are made with the goal of nurturing healthier eating habits like introducing a lot of grains and lentils into one’s diet."

"Located on the UT campus, this New American restaurant boosts familiar favorites with a sophisticated touch. The menu spotlights ingredients from local farms and ranches, plus seafood from the Gulf. Entrees such as rack of lamb and grilled ribeye are sure to earn applause."

"The Carillon will be offering a to-go option for pick up on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14. This 4-course dinner package is for two people and priced at $140. Reservations need to be made by Tuesday, February 9th by calling us at 512-404-3654."

"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants South Congress. The ocean theme at Cafe Blue is more Caribbean in flavor than other seafood restaurants in town. Think island breezes and blue waters, pina coladas and painkillers."

"The menu at this restaurant includes cajun dishes, French dishes, New-England dishes, and so much more. When you’re all finished eating, you’ll really feel as though you’ve gone on a culinary vacation. Featured Image Credit: Perla’s on Facebook"

"If you’re looking for the ideal venue for your next special occasion, you can’t go far wrong with Freda’s Seafood Grille. The elegant decor may be old school sophisticated, but there’s nothing stuffy about the friendly, welcoming service, the warm, cozy ambiance, and a menu that pairs classic Southern-style dishes with the kind of light, innovative touch that’s guaranteed to please. For a meal you’ll remember, try the signature Freda’s Crab Cake for starters and the Blackened Red Snapper served with Crawfish étouffée, rice, and sautéed green beans for mains, before rounding off the meal with a sumptuous White Chocolate Bread Pudding."

"Freda’s Seafood Grille specializes in seafood with a southern cooking style, which helps differentiate it from most seafood restaurants in the area. It’s an upscale establishment and features a comprehensive menu that should satisfy most palates. Some delicacies that are worth trying include their crab stuffed mushrooms, lobster roll, and shrimp and crawfish etouffee."

"I put in a mobile order for pickup and when I arrived home I noticed they forgot my slice of pie. I called and spoke with a worke..."