Sites relating to Austin, Texas music, dance, theater, recreation and sports, events, parks and zoos, libraries, museums, and art galleries are listed in this category.
Recommended Resources
Features a gallery that provides framing and art works by Texas artists.
http://www.arton5th.com/
On its site, the city museum focused on children's interests gives information about the facility, such as its operating hours, admission costs, and group tour policies. A calendar of events, exhibits, and sponsored programs is also provided.
http://www.austinkids.org/
Austin City Limits Musical Festival
Presents an annual festival that hold outdoor concerts.
http://www.aclfestival.com/
Features a non-profit organization whose mission is to involve the public and artists in the creation, understanding, and appreciation of digital art. Its site includes an overview of the organization and its programs, details about digital art, profiles of the artists, and membership data.
http://www.amoda.org/
The city library site offers details about the facility's hours of operation, history center, and research tools, including its general and youth library services. Online access to the library database is provided.
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/
Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary
A profile of the facility can be found here, along with description and photographs of animals on exhibit, details about its hours and admission costs, including group visits. Instructions are given to those who are interested in participating as a volunteer.
http://www.austinzoo.org/
Presents a museum that dates back to the Republic of Texas era.
http://www.frenchlegationmuseum.org/
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
The University of Texas at Austin Center uses native plants to restore and create beautiful landscapes, with the aim of inspiring the conservation of native plants through its gardens, research, education, and outreach programs. Founded in 1982, the Center was a signature piece of Mrs. Johnson's environmental legacy and complementary to the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and School of Public Affairs on the university's campus. A searchable database is included.
https://www.wildflower.org/
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum at the University of Texas is a research resource for anybody interested in learning about this famous 1960s President. You can buy caps, magnets and other items from the LBJ Museum Store, and alsosearch the LBJ Archives.
http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/
Offers art exhibits and artefacts documenting the history of Mexican-American culture in the state.
http://www.mexic-artemuseum.org/
Features an annual concert with music, technology and other performances and speakers from around the country.
http://sxsw.com/
Offers an overview of the authors that participate in this festival and details on how to get involved as a volunteer.
http://www.texasbookfestival.org/
Features the latest updates about the athletics department of the University of Texas at Austin. Includes upcoming matches calendar, standing and game results, ticket information, multimedia section, a fan zone, and sports camps details.
http://www.texassports.com
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Features exhibits on the history of the state, Native Americans and other aspects of the state’s history.
http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/
Offers a gallery with art works by Lisa Brawn, Jon Langford and Jennifer Harrison.
http://www.yarddog.com/
