Families
TEXplorations: Where Will your imagination take you?







December's Toddler Story Time Theme is Nights of Lights: Holiday Favorites From Around the World.
Where will your imagination take you? Join us for Family Story Time - In Spanish - on the first Saturday of December, and on the third Tuesday of Decemer, 2-5 year olds will enjoy a Story Time that is geared just for them with hands-on activities, stories, songs, games, and more!

Don't Forget! Every first Saturday the Museum exhibits are free for visitors from 2 PM to 6 PM.  Visit the Museum's exhibits during Wells Fargo First Saturdays, and enjoy a special Story Time created for families to enjoy together.

TEXplorations Family Story Time - In Spanish!
Saturday, December 5
Second Floor Lobby
3 PM
Free

This month, Family Story Time will feature a reading in Spanish of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas at 3 PM, as well as other Spanish language Story Time favorites. Complete a fun puzzle, and win a prize.

TEXplorations Tiempo de Cuentos Para Las Familias -- ¡En Español!
Sábado, deciembre 5
El Vestíbulo en el Segundo Piso
3 PM
GRATIS

Este mes, en el Tiempe de Cuentos Para Las Familias, oirán ¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad! y otros cuentos favoritos a las 3 PM leido por Janie Buenrostro .  Venga y escucha cuentos amados, completa un enigma divertido, y toma a casa un premio.

TEXplorations Toddler Story Time
Tuesday, December 15
Second Floor Lobby
10 AM and 11 AM
Free

This month, Toddler Story Time will feature a reading of Polar Express , as well as other Story Time favorites. Come to Toddler Story Time to to learn more about celebrations from around the world!


TEXplorations Puppet Show
The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 5
Classroom 137
1 PM
Free

Austin Public Library is back at the Museum for more puppet fun! Literature Live! presents The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is a classic favorite, a charming tale of holiday adventure that follows a little girl's journey through a fantasy world of fairies, princes, toy soldiers and an army of mice. Clara travels to the Land of Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy, dancing candy canes and many other colorful characters. In the end, Clara is left to wonder whether it was all a dream. Enhanced by Tchaikovsky's much-loved score, Literature Live! brings the story to life with puppets. This event is recommended for ages 5 and over, and is presented at the Museum by the Austin Public Library's Literature Live.

After the puppet show, stay and create your own puppets, and complete a fun puzzle to win a prize!

Previous Programs

TEXplorations Puppet Show
Why Cowboys Sing in Texas
Saturday, September 12
Classroom 137
1 PM
Free

Did you know there was a time when cowboys didn't sing in Texas? Well, let me tell you partner, it was a lonely time indeed. Join Slim Jim Bean and the Old Timer as they set things straight in this puppet show full of fun, laughs and stampeding cows. After the puppet show, create your own puppet at our make and take station in the First Floor Lobby. This event is recommended for ages 5 and over, and is presented at the Museum by the Austin Public Library's Literature Live.


Spooktacular!
Saturday, October 31
2 PM to 5 PM

Get into the spirit of Halloween by participating in this family friendly event on Saturday, October 31! Participate in a ghostly walking tour by Austin Ghost Tours, and while you are at the Museum, wear your favorite costume and compete in a costume contest.  You can also get your face painted, listen to eerie stories about Texas History, create your own spooky art project, and enjoy ghoulish treats from the café  at this special family event. 
Spooktacular! slideshow


Spooktacular Austin Ghost Tour
Saturday, October 31
2 PM, 3:30 PM and 5 PM
Reservations required, please call 512-909-1133

The Museum is excited to announce a family-friendly and ghostly walking tour by Austin Ghost Tours for the Spooktacular Halloween event!

Austin Ghost Tours has extensively researched Austin and Texas's supernatural history. The one-hour walking tour features haunted areas and exposes ghosts stories of the past and present. Your tour guide will tell the real stories of the legends, sites and occurrences that are part of Austin's folklore.

Tours depart from, and return to the first floor rotunda of The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum located at 1800 N. Congress Ave. Individual tour departure times are: 2 PM, 3:30 PM and 5 PM.

Tickets are $10.00 for guests age 11 and over, $5.00 for children age 6 - 10, Free for children under 6.

Phone reservations are required for this walking tour as space is limited. Call Austin Ghost Tours today at 512-909-1133, and visit www.hauntedtexas.com for more information.

For over 10 years, Austin Ghost Tours has been leading the curious through the streets of Austin and the memories of the past. Both public and private tours are available year round. 

Parking is available in the Museum's underground garage. Price of tour does not include Museum exhibit admission or parking.


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