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Lecture Series, Season 16: After The War | We explore topics that relate to Texas and its region in the aftermath of the American Civil War.
From exhibit performances, to Sunday afternoon explorations, we invite you to dive more deeply into local history with us.
Karen Kincaid Brady guides us as we look at the first moon landing through communications with the command center in Houston, historic images, videos, and satellite data.
Colorscapes artist Elizabeth Payne discusses her work and career as an artist.
Join us on the NCHM front lawn for a night of Moth-style true personal stories told by Austin's funniest and most poignant comedians and storytellers.
Join this family-friendly activity making traditional potpourri with oranges and cloves.
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
Join this family-friendly activity making take home holiday ornaments.
This reception celebrating the opening of Will van Overbeek’s 30 Wet Dogs is free and open to the public.
Travel back in time with your guide, archivist Jacqueline Smith-Francis, Ph.D., as she shares the history of Juneteenth celebrations in Austin using materials from the Austin History Center. Travel back in time with your guide, archivist Jacqueline Smith-Francis, as she shares the history of Juneteenth celebrations in Austin using materials from the Austin History Center.
30 Wet Dogs artist Will van Overbeek discusses hiis photography and career as an artist.
Lecture Series, Season 16: After The War | We explore topics that relate to Texas and its region in the aftermath of the American Civil War.
Karen Kincaid Brady guides us as we look at the first moon landing through communications with the command center in Houston, historic images, videos, and satellite data.
Travel back in time with your guide, archivist Jacqueline Smith-Francis, Ph.D., as she shares the history of Juneteenth celebrations in Austin using materials from the Austin History Center. Travel back in time with your guide, archivist Jacqueline Smith-Francis, as she shares the history of Juneteenth celebrations in Austin using materials from the Austin History Center.
Every second Sunday out of the month, the Neill-Cochran House Museum opens its doors to feature hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, self-paced tours, and (weather permitting) lawn games with space to picnic in the shade.
Join this family-friendly activity making traditional potpourri with oranges and cloves.
Join this family-friendly activity making take home holiday ornaments.