Arts and Museums
The Parks and Recreation Department offers an wide scope of citywide
arts services and programs through its Museums, Theaters,
Julia C. Butridge Gallery, the Sheffield Education Center, Recreation Centers, Senior Centers and
the Dougherty Arts Center. In addition, programs are offered
that enable artists and arts groups to provide cultural arts presentations contributing to
the city's diverse artistic environment.
houses the:
1,800 square foot Julia C. Butridge Gallery
a 150 seat
Theater and
the
Dougherty Arts School
offering specialized arts education programs.
Join us for a fascinating encounter with native animals, plants and
the geology of Central Texas. Come explore this unique environment with hands-on
exhibits, interactive nature and science trails and live Texas wildlife!
Located on the 80 acre Zilker Preserve, the
Austin Nature and Science Center is a great place to explore Austin.
A variety of dance and art classes are offered at the 20
Recreation Centers
and 3 Senior Activity Centers.
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center,
the first African American neighborhood museum in the state of Texas.
Elisabet Ney Museum,
the former studio of the 19th century portrait sculptor Elisabet Ney (1833-1907.)
O. Henry Museum, William Sidney Porter's home serving
as a museum furnished with artifacts and memorabilia from the author's life in Austin
The Mexican American Cultural Center
is to be dedicated to the preservation, creation, presentation, and promotion of Mexican American
cultural arts and heritage.
Sheffield Education Center, home to the Splash! Into the Edwards
Aquifer exhibit, for an interactive immersion experience into the Edwards Aquifer. Experience a rain drop's journey
deep inside a simulated karst cave and discover the mysteries of the aquifer through displays, exhibits and games.
Beverly S. Sheffield
Zilker Hillside Theater offering a broad range of performances including dramas,
musicals, dance, instrumental and vocal music groups
23rd Street Artist’s (Renaissance) Market provides an area for crafts people to sell their work.
The Umlauf Sculpture Garden, located at 605 Robert E. Lee Rd., displays 130 of
Charles Umlauf's sculptures
