Texas Science & Natural History Museum

The University of Texas at Austin

UT's natural history museum with fossils and dinosaurs. CLOSED Sat Oct 31 and Sat Nov 21 (home football games). Card payments only. Free Fourth Sundays.

Babies–17 yrs$UT / CapitolTue–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 1–5 PM; closed Mon. Last admission 4:30 PM.Indoor

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UT's natural history museum with fossils and dinosaurs. CLOSED Sat Oct 31 and Sat Nov 21 (home football games). Card payments only. Free Fourth Sundays.

Ages: Babies–17 yrs
Price: General $10; youth 5–17 $6; ages 4 & under free
Hours: Tue–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 1–5 PM; closed Mon (closed Sat Oct 31)
When: Tue–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 1–5 PM; closed Mon (closed Sat Oct 31)
Days: Saturday, Sunday, Weekdays
Setting: Indoor
Where: 2400 Trinity St., Austin, TX 78712UT / Capitol · 78712

Open in Maps sciencemuseum.utexas.edu

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Stroller friendly
Typical hours
Tue–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 1–5 PM; closed Mon. Last admission 4:30 PM.
Season
Closed on UT home football Saturdays (remaining 2026: Oct 31, Nov 21) and Nov 26, Dec 24, 25, 31, Jan 1.

Parent tips

Free Fourth Sundays (H-E-B) — free admission for all. Kids 4 and under always free.
Card only, no food inside — picnic on the lawn, covered patio or picnic tables.

Details come from the organizer's public website. Times and prices change — please verify before visiting. Last checked Oct 26, 2026. Source