Explorer's Tour Inner Space Cavern January 1, 2010- October 31, 2011 Explorer Tour (Special extended tour lasting 1 hour & 35 minutes). The Explorer Tour will normally depart at 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM on the weekends. During the weekdays, please call (512) 931-2283 for Explorer Tour times (scheduled departures may vary due to reserved school tours). About Us Texas Military Forces Museum January 1, 2010- January 31, 2011 The Texas Military Forces Museum is located in Building 6 on Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. The street address is 2200 West 35th Street, just west of Loop 1 (MOPAC Blvd). A photo I.D. is required for entry onto Camp Mabry. Hours of Operation Wednesday - Sunday 10:00a.m - 4:00p.m. Monday and Tuesday Closed Inclement Weather Policy: To facilitate the safety of museum volunteers and provide timely information to the general public, the Texas Military Forces Museum’s inclement weather policy will be to close the museum at any time the Austin Independent School District closes due to weather, and/or the Texas Adjutant General’s Department directs the closing of the facility. Museum visitors and volunteers should call the museum’s main telephone number 512-782-5659 prior to traveling to Camp Mabry to learn whether the museum is closed due to weather when AISD is not in session or on the weekends. Free tours Free Tours of the museum may be scheduled by calling 512-782-5659 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Adventure Tour Inner Space Cavern January 1, 2010- January 31, 2011 Adventure Tour Standard 1 hour 15 min tour American Letterpress: The Art of the Hatch Show Print Austin Museum of Art February 13, 2010- May 9, 2010 - Like all art, the posters of Hatch Show Print in Nashville, Tennessee, are designed to stop us in our tracks, draw us in for a closer look, and make us pause for a moment of reflection. Pure artistry and masterful composition are what make Hatch posters part of the story of American art and culture. Snappy graphics, punchy titles, humor, and irony are what make them irresistible.
- Hatch Show Print, founded in 1879, is still a working letterpress and design shop, creating posters today using the same letterpress methods as yesterday. The technology at this Nashville institutions has never changed, only the faces of the customers: from Elvis Presley to Elvis Costello, Buddy Guy to Bruce Springsteen, Etta James to Emmylou Harris, the Carter Family to Coldplay. While Hatch’s name is synonymous with the music business, its posters promoting football games, vaudeville shows, state fairs, stock car races, and picture shows reflect the breadth of American popular culture. American Letterpress: The Art of the Hatch Show Print illustrates the fascinating fusion of art with popular culture and music history. This visually compelling exhibition includes approximately 120 original posters (including authorized restrikes from vintage block and contemporary restrikes), 20 hard-carved wooden printing blocks, text panels and labels.
American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum & IMAX Theater February 13, 2010- May 9, 2010 The first interpretive museum exhibition to tell the story of the profound influence and impact of Latinos in American popular music, American Sabor focuses on five major centers of Latino popular music production in the post-World War II United States — New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, San Antonio and San Francisco — which represent the diversity of Latino music. Attractions - open year round Austin's Park January 1, 2010- January 31, 2011 Attractions Fun All Day Rain or Shine! Enjoy Austin’s Park attractions outside on more than 22 acres and inside with more than 50,000 square feet of indoor entertainment Monday- Thursday 3:00 - 9:00PM Friday 3PM - 10PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00PM Sunday 11:00AM - 8:00PM Play all day for one low price UNLIMITED FOOD AND RIDES One low admission price gives you all-day access to most attractions. Pay just $22.95 to play all day. 40" - 43" Pay only $7.95. Kids under 40” are free! Special military and student discounts available on select days.
Laser Tag, Rock climbing wall, Video Arcade, Go Carts, Miniature golf, Bumper boats, Batting cages, Little shot, Tea Cups, Jr.Go-Carts, Paint Ball Range
August 16 - Begin Fall Schedule Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort August 16, 2009- June 1, 2010 Austin Sightseeing Tours Austin Overtures January 1, 2009- December 31, 2010 We specialize in providing Austin in 90 Minutes — A narrated Austin sightseeing tour that familiarizes you with over 30 of Austin's major historical, cultural, significant points of interest in just 90 minutes! This daily scheduled tour with satellite activated narration gives you a comprehensive overview of our great city. Tour departs from the Austin Visitor Information Center at 209 E. Sixth Street in downtown Austin. Call (512) 659-9478 for reservations and information or register online Bat Watching Excursions Capital Cruises March 1, 2009- October 31, 2010 Capital Cruises' internationally famous bat watching excursion departs nightly approximately 30 minutes before sunset. The Congress Avenue Bridge is the home of the largest urban bat colony in North America. Our cruises provide the best possible viewing for one of the most incredible wildlife spectacles in the world! Bat viewing is available on a public tour ($8.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors & $5.00 for kids 4 to 12) or you can customize your own excursion with dinner, cocktails, entertainment and more (please see dinner cruise and party boat pricing for rates) Reservations are highly recommended for this very popular Austin experience! Best Museum in Austin for Children Texas Memorial Museum January 1, 2010- January 31, 2011 We won Best Museum in Austin for Children in Nickelodeon's Parents' Picks Awards! Thank you for your support! Texas Memorial Museum is the exhibit hall of the Texas Natural Science Center. It is located at 2400 Trinity Street, on The University of Texas at Austin campus, in Austin, Texas. Museum hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm; Saturday, 10 am–5 pm; Sunday, 1–5 pm. Admission is FREE! The Museum is closed on major holidays. Closed for winter, but always open for special events Volente Beach Waterpark January 1, 2010- May 1, 2010 Come Visit Us! Museum of the Weird January 1, 2010- January 31, 2011 Open daily 11:00am to 11:00pm Museum Admission: $4 Adults, $2 Kids under 12 As always, it's absolutely FREE to enter the Lucky Lizard gift shop! Daily Life on the Rural Priaire - Fridays in March Pioneer Farms March 5, 2010- March 26, 2010 See demonstrations of daily life on the rural prairies of Central Texas during the 1800's. 1pm-5pm; Tickets $6 child/$8 adult; Group Rates (20+ people) $5 each Desire Blanton Museum of Art February 5, 2010- April 25, 2010 With a stellar roster of international contemporary artists working in all media, this thematic exhibition will explore the notion of desire and how artists have portrayed its related psychological states: longing, arousal, infatuation, despair, anger, whimsy, etc. Included are video works by Bill Viola, Isaac Julien and Amy Globus; paintings by Marilyn Minter, Georgann Deen and Gajin Fugita; photo-based works by Glenn Ligon, Miguel Angel Rojas and Olaf Breuning; sculpture by James Drake, Petah Coyne and Valeska Soares; drawings by Danica Phelps and Tracey Emin; and more. New works will be created specifically for the show by Adam Pendleton, Peter Saul, Robert Kushner, and Kirsten Hassenfeld, and an accompanying selection of historic prints drawn from the Blanton's holdings will exemplify the enduring nature of this theme. The exhibition will have an illustrated catalogue with texts on desire by a diverse group of writers, and will be accompanied by a full menu of interdisciplinary programs. Dinner Cruises and Lunch Cruises Capital Cruises May 1, 2009- March 31, 2010 Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner cruise for two on a private "gondola-like" electric launch or a group dinner cruise for your office, family or friends, Capital Cruises has a great selection of boats and dinner options to suit your wishes and your budget. Catering is provided by the Hyatt and includes the Hyatt's famous fajitas, Barbecue, Grilled Chicken Pasta and Shrimp Pasta or we can customize an event for any group size and budget. Beverage service, snacks, entertainment, team building and more are also available. Rates will vary from $26.99 to $80.99 per person depending on options selected Free Dance Lessons every Wednesday and Sunday night The Oasis at Lake Travis March 3, 2010- November 28, 2010 From March until the end of November The OASIS on Lake Travis has live music Wednesdays through Sundays, including free dance lessons on Wednesday & Sunday. Located on the third floor of The OASIS, Starlight Terrace has retractable roofs to allow the outdoor atmosphere to come inside. Rain or Shine, Starlight Terrace is always open for music and/or private events. A family friendly atmosphere, bring the whole family and dance the night away while enjoying the spectacular view of Lake Travis. Check out the music calendar to see when your favorite band is playing in the spring. From December until March, enjoy the fireside atmosphere Harry Huntt Ransom: Life and Career Ransom Center Galleries August 31, 2008- August 31, 2010 Harry Huntt Ransom: Life and Career Hallway *Third Floor* Harry Ransom Center Monday-Friday, 8-5 Heritage Artisans - Sundays in March Pioneer Farms March 7, 2010- March 28, 2010 Open to the public and tours for schools and other groups. Reservations required for groups. 10am-2pm; Tickets $6 child/$8 adult; Group Rates (20+ people) $5 each Hours of Operation Inner Space Cavern January 1, 2010- January 31, 2011 Operation: Open 7 days a week except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Summer Hours: Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day weekend open 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Off Season Hours: Weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM & Weekends 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM IDENTITY - Second Floor Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum & IMAX Theater January 1, 2010- January 31, 2011 On the second floor, explore the story of how Texas became an independent nation in Building the Lone Star Identity. From his jail cell in Mexico City, hear Stephen F. Austin's own words that herald the coming of the Texas Revolution. Experience the battles of the Revolution through the eyes of Juan Seguin, a Tejano military and political leader. Understand the different visions of Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar, both Presidents of the Republic of Texas. Follow Texas as it became the 28th state, then seceded from the Union, joined the Confederacy and fought in the Civil War, and shaped a new future that included freedom for all Texans. Discover how Texas grew into the 20th Century and celebrated its unique identity during the 1936 Centennial -- 100 years after Texas independence. See a giant time line of Texas history unfold on a 60-foot video wall, with interactive stations where you can learn more details about many important events in Texas history. Inner Space Caverns Georgetown, TX January 1, 2010- March 31, 2011 Among the wonderful natural features found in the Texas Hill Country are incredible living caves and caverns. Inner Space is a living cave, which means that its formations are continuing to develop and take shape. For over 80,000 years the cavern has been constantly changing, allowing for such spectacular displays as the “Soda Straws” and the breathtakingly beautiful “Ivory Falls” formations. 1 mile south of downtown Georgetown (512) 931-CAVE http://myinnerspacecavern.com/ It's Texas' Fault Wonder World Cave & Attractions January 1, 2010- October 31, 2011 It's Texas' Fault And We're Showing it Off! WE ARE OPEN YEAR ROUND
welcome to wonder world park, a one-of-a-kind theme park, known as the 1st show cave in texas. visitors have enjoyed touring the balcones fault line cave for over 105 years, and now, the park has many other attractions for family fun and entertainment.
enjoy a guided tour and discover the nation's only true example of an earthquake-formed cave. go deep underground and see up close the devastation of a major quake. exit by the "stratavator" and ride high into the sky to the tejas observation tower. be amazed by the topsy-turvy world of the anti-gravity house where everything is backwards, even water flows up hill! board the train and splash through the waterfalls of mystery mountain on your way to the texas wildlife petting park.
educational and fun for all ages, wonder world park cave and attractions is just minutes from i-35 in san marcos between austin and san antonio. we are open year round. gift shops, free picnic grounds, free parking and much more await your visit.
See Texas' most visited cave! Wonder World Park is a Texas Historical Site. The unique attractions here are entertaining and educational for the whole family. Enjoy guided tours through the nation's only earthquake-formed cave. Exit by elevator and catch a breathtaking view of the fault line's drop-off point from atop the Tejas Observation Tower. Play in our crazy Anti-Gravity House and take a train ride through the waterfalls of Mystery Mountain to meet and feed the friendly animals in the largest petting park in Texas!
open year round!
summer hours
memorial day - labor day
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
winter hours
september thru may
monday - friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
saturday and sunday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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weather conditions do not affect our tours. LAND - First Floor Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum & IMAX Theater January 1, 2010- July 31, 2011 On the first floor, The Story of Texas begins before this land was called Texas. It is a story of Encounters on the Land, of first meetings between Native Americans and explorers from Europe. Find out about the many native peoples who lived on this diverse landscape. What did the Spanish find here? What were the French doing? What did the Native American leaders think of these newcomers? You will hear their words, see the objects that reflect their lives and have a sense of the environment where these encounters took place. Learn about the early missions, settlers and soldiers. Why did the Comanche, the Spanish, and the American and European immigrants come to Texas? The story continues through 1900 when the last unexplored region in Texas, the Big Bend area, was finally mapped. Making Movies Ransom Center Galleries February 9, 2010- August 1, 2010 February 9 - August 1, 2010 This exhibition will feature materials from the Ransom Center's extensive film holdings. Highlights include glamour photographs of iconic Hollywood stars; storyboards and costumes from Gone with the Wind, including Scarlett's curtain dress; Gloria Swanson's annotated script for Sunset Boulevard; and the costumes of actor, director, and producer Robert De Niro. This one-of-a-kind exhibition will offer visitors a history of cinematography seen through the Ransom Center's film collection, which includes the archive of David O. Selznick; more than 10,000 scripts for film, television, and radio; 15,000 posters and lobby cards; and over a million photographs including film stills, portrait and publicity photographs, set and location reference stills, and makeup and wardrobe stills. New Works - Jade Walker Austin Museum of Art November 21, 2009- January 31, 2011 New Works introduces fresh and contemporary art by local artists. Jade Walker transforms fabric and found objects into abstract natural forms that evoke the human body. Her installation Spectator Sport explores ideas about sports, gender, pain, and power. New Works Artist Talk Thursday, January, 21 7 pm Jade Walker talks about the inspiration and process for making her installation Spectator Sport. OPPORTUNITY - Third Floor Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum & IMAX Theater January 1, 2010- February 28, 2011 On the third floor you can see how Texans have persevered on the land and how they approached everything from drilling oil to redefining world technology. Creating Opportunity explores the important role of ranching in Texas; how Texans have adapted to the diverse conditions of the land to prosper on it; and how oil changed Texas. Through recreated environments, interactive media produced by Pyramid Studios, and actual artifacts, you will learn how Texas-led explorations in the 20th Century frontiers of space, medicine and technology have impacted the entire world. Take a seat in the "Oil Tank Theater" as native Texan Walter Cronkite narrates a media presentation exploring the impact of oil on Texas, and of Texas oil on the world. See why Texas was the place where America's military learned to fly. Hear and see Texas legends in music and sports, and join in an interactive experience in the "Connecting Texas Theater" to learn how the histories of key Texas cities pysically and culturally link the state together. The Gutenberg Bible Ransom Center Galleries October 31, 2008- August 31, 2011 The Gutenberg Bible is the first substantial book printed from movable type on a printing press. It was printed in Johann Gutenberg's shop in Mainz, Germany between 1450 and 1455. The Ransom Center holds one of five complete copies in the United States. Viva! Mexico's Independence Ransom Center Galleries February 9, 2010- August 1, 2010 ¡Viva! Mexico's Independence February 9 - August 1, 2010 The Harry Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, will present the exhibition "¡Viva! Mexico's Independence," showcasing items from the center's holdings that relate to the history of Spain's original conquest of Mexico, Mexico's independence from Spain and subsequent revolutionary activities within Mexico. Welcome to Blazer Tag! Blazer Tag Adverture Center January 1, 2010- November 30, 2011 BEST PLACE TO HAVE A PARTY -Austin Family Magazine 2006 Thanks Austin! Stop by any time we're open to play a game in our 3-story, 10,000-sq-ft arena - the largest in Texas. Laser tag games are 20 minutes long and start every 20 minutes. Or you can make a reservation for a corporate outing, church lock-in or birthday party! We also have a High-Tech Video Arcade, Snack Bar, and Austin's best Party Rooms! REGULAR HOURS: Monday 4 pm - 10 pm Tuesday Closed for Private Events Wednesday Closed for Private Events Thursday 4 pm - 10 pm Friday 4 pm - Midnight Saturday 10 am - Midnight Sunday 11 am - 10 pm Games run every 20 minutes on the hour and up to 57 people can play in each game! PRICES w/ a Membership! Wild Cave Tour Inner Space Cavern January 1, 2010- October 1, 2011 Wild Cave Tour (3 ½ to 4 hours) Must be 13 years of age and older. Any person under the age of 18 must have signed parental consent. All Wild Cave Tours are done by reservation on Saturday's only. We require a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 8 per tour. Winged Wonders Texas Memorial Museum October 1, 2009- October 31, 2010 Winged Wonders Insects are the first organisms on Earth that took to the air – about 310 million years ago! They remain one of only three extant groups of flying animals (along with bats and birds). The characteristics of insect flight are remarkable and still far superior to any attempts made by humans to replicate their capabilities. During the Permian Period (290 million years ago to 248 million years ago), the ancestors to dragonflies were the only aerial predators. Some had wing spans of nearly 30 inches, but otherwise looked very similar to their modern day counterparts. Insects also display a wide variety of colors and have evolved several ways of generating the colors we see. Some use pigments, while many others use microscopic structural differences in the exoskeleton to produce a spectrum of colors. Come see the diversity of wings and colors in insects and learn how flight has played a key role in the success of the most dominant group of animals on the planet.
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