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1. LBJ Presidential Library

Speciality Museums • History Museums

LBJ had such a great impact on our legislative legacy (as did Lady Bird) and the library provides great insight and c...

2. Bullock Texas State History Museum

History Museums

Downtown

They also have a special exhibit on WWI (I used to live in Kansas City a love the WWI museum there, this was a great...

3. Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms

History Museums

I joined the Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms Foundation and recommend this site to anyone interested in Texas history.

4. Neill-Cochran House Museum

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

West Campus

The house is a great place to dig into Austin history and architecture, and it's beautiful!

5. George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center

Speciality Museums • History Museums

East Austin

6. French Legation State Historic Site

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East Austin

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7. Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

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Downtown

8. German-Texan Heritage Society

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Downtown

9. Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

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