First Saturday

More free entertainment in Austin! On the first Saturday of each and every month, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum has free admission from 2pm to 6pm. The museum tells the story of Texas with three floors of interactive exhibits, a special effects-laden movie, a gift shop and a cafe.



The museum serves as a great primer for us wanna-be Texans and is a great way to spend a few hours on a hot summer Saturday afternoon. The first floor features a special exhibit area that changes every few months. Currently, the "Dallas: Power & Passion On Primetime TV" exhibit is on display. On October 18th, the "Cowboys And Presidents" exhibit will begin.



There is also an IMAX theatre located at the museum. The only IMAX in Austin plays both 2D and 3D movies and the schedule is always changing with a mix of documentaries, educational and Hollywood blockbusters (that are released in the IMAX format).



On Friday evenings, there are free concerts in July and the first Friday in August. "Music Under The Star" runs from 6pm to 9pm and features Atash, Ray Wylie Hubbard, El Tule and the Austin Nights Brass Band. Admission to the museum is also free during the concerts.