This state-of-the-art museum features exhibits and interactive experiences
that trace Texas history from before European exploration to the early 1970s. A
400-seat IMAX® Theatre features 2-D and 3-D films. The Texas Spirit Theater's
"Star of Destiny" presentation is a brief history of the Lone Star State,
including 3-D images, special lighting, sound effects and shaking seats as
visitors witness a gusher from a Texas oil derrick and the takeoff of a Saturn V
rocket. Open 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat. and noon–6 p.m. Sun. Visit website for IMAX
Theatre show times. Admission charge for museum, free for children under 5. A
separate admission charge is required for both the IMAX and Texas Spirit
theaters. Corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Congress Avenue.
Underground garage parking available; call the museum for information on where
to park buses, RVs and other large vehicles. 512/936-4649. www.thestoryoftexas.com.
City: Austin
Region: Hill Country
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
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City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains
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City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
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City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
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City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
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City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
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