History Exhibitions This Week in Austin worth going out for.

The city everyone moved here for is still around, but you have to know which streets it retreated to.

I keep track of history exhibitions in Austin and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Art in Every Corner: The Works Progress Administration (1935-1943)

Art in Every Corner: The Works Progress Administration (1935-1943) Star Performer

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

University of Texas at Austin

Depression-era American art

Día de los Muertos: Coleccionando Memorias

Día de los Muertos: Coleccionando Memorias Star Performer

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

Downtown Austin

Folk art & memory

TITANIC: The Human Story

TITANIC: The Human Story

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

North Lamar

Immersive history exhibit

Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration

Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

Downtown Austin

Texas culture on parade

Mexic-Arte Museum

Mexic-Arte Museum Newcomer

Downtown Austin

Mexican and Latinx art

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

University of Texas at Austin

Texas fossils & hands-on science

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

Downtown Austin

Community arts hub

Harry Ransom Center

Harry Ransom Center

University of Texas at Austin

Rare books & pop culture

Texas Military Forces Museum

Texas Military Forces Museum

Highland Park

Tanks & military history

LBJ Presidential Library

LBJ Presidential Library

University of Texas at Austin

Presidential history immersive

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Mitote: Amigos Gathering

Mitote: Amigos Gathering

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

Downtown Austin

Chicano art and heritage

O. Henry Museum

O. Henry Museum

Downtown Austin

Victorian literary landmark

The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

West Austin Ng

lakeside sculpture garden

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Frequently asked questions

How are these history exhibitions in Austin chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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