Since 2001, The Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin has been engaging audiences, to interpret for themselves, the continually unfolding "Story of Texas." One of the most popular attractions in Central Texas, the Museum has been visited by over 5 million people coming from every state in the United States and every continent on Earth.
Guests can explore the "Story of Texas" through three floors of exhibits that showcase artifacts from around the state; immersive special-effects films on history and culture in the Texas Spirit Theater; and Austin's premier IMAX Theatre.
From the 35-foot-tall bronze star sculpture that greets visitors as they arrive, to the campfire scene in the terrazzo floor in entryway that features a campfire scene with enduring themes from Texas's past, every corner of the Museum proclaims the "Story of Texas" in a bold and new way.
The driving force behind the creation of the Bullock Museum was former Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock. The Museum is a division of the State Preservation Board.
Mission
The Bullock Texas State History Museum engages the broadest possible audience to interpret the continually unfolding "Story of Texas" through meaningful educational experiences.
Values
The Bullock Museum is dedicated to public service as reflected in the following values:
- Excellence – Pursuing excellence is at the core of everything we do, as evident through our exhibitions, programs, communication, stewardship, and scholarship. The Museum encourages independent thought and initiative, inquiry and debate, and values teamwork and collaboration.
- Accessibility – The Museum ensures the content and mission are universally accessible through diverse programming and the latest technologies. The Museum is committed to serve a broad public and share its resources with a statewide audience. The visitor experience is paramount to all aspects of our operation.
- Relevance – The Museum is responsive to the changing interests and concerns of the community to engage local and state-wide audiences in the complexities of interpreting and understanding history in an ever-evolving society.
- Diversity – The Museum's programs, exhibitions, and staff reflect and embrace the diverse viewpoints, backgrounds, and interpretations that are the basis of American society. The Museum's work is guided by recognizing the variety of perspectives that contribute to each visitor's understanding of the past.
- Leadership – The Museum will continue to be an innovator by expanding the boundaries for learning and public engagement through education, creativity, scholarship, and new technologies.
