Blanton Museum of Art Hours and Admission Prices

Artwork from around the globe and across the centuries is waiting for you at the Blanton Museum of Art. Located in the heart of Austin, the museum is home to a permanent collection of more than 21,000 works. Ancient Greek pottery, Old World masterpieces, and modern and contemporary American and Latin American artwork fill spacious galleries. The museum’s outdoor immersive art experiences are equally captivating and include Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin and Bill Fontana’s Landscape Soundings, a first-of-its-kind outdoor sound sculpture featuring the sounds of the Texas Hill Country.

Whether you’re a local or an out-of-town visitor, there’s always something new to see. Rotating exhibitions from the museum’s permanent collection and major traveling exhibitions provide a dynamic and ever-changing experience. Here is some additional information to help plan your next visit.

Blanton Museum of Art Hours

Tuesday — Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday: Closed

Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin and Bill Fontana’s Landscape Soundings are open during museum hours and included with museum admission.

Blanton Museum of Art Admission Prices

Blanton Members: Free
Adults: $15
Seniors (65+): $12
UT Austin Staff and Students (with valid ID): Free
Non-UT College Students (with valid ID): $8
Youth (6–17): $8
Children (5 and under): Free
K–12 Teachers (with valid ID): Free
Active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families: Free from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day through the Blue Star Museums program.

Admission is free every Tuesday thanks to the generosity of the Moody Family Free Day Endowment.

Blanton All Day

A day of storytelling, art talks, music, and food held on the second weekend of each month.

Blanton All Day Admission

Blanton Members: Free
Adults: $20
Youth (6–17): $10
Children (5 and under): Free

For the most up-to-date information on hours, admission, temporary exhibitions, tours, and special events, please visit the Blanton Museum of Art’s official website.