Urban Enslavement in Austin – NCHM Slave Quarters Tour [August 2026]
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
Discussing an exhibition of artwork by Jack White.
The first lecture in Modern Times Season 21 by Dr. Geoffrey Connor.
Austin Museum Day is a day of engaging activities and free admission at museums across the city. Join the Neill-Cochran House Museum for a free day of crafts, fun, and Austin history!
Author talk and book signing to celebrate the publication of Talitha L. LeFlouria's groundbreaking new book.
Join us as Becky Duval Reese shares her memories of artist, muralist, writer, war correspondent, Tom Lea.
One woman show by Elizabeth Doss
One woman show by Elizabeth Doss
One woman show by Elizabeth Doss
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
This Modern Times Lecture by Dr. Amy Von Lintel will explore the prolific painter Georgia O’Keeffe, with a focus on her time spent in West Texas.
This Modern Times Lecture by Morgan Betting-Coleman will explore the intricacies of the 1906 Brownsville Raid.
Enjoy a family craft activity- making clay magnets with your friends at the Neill-Cochran House Museum.
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
Enjoy a family craft activity tie dyeing with your friends at the Neill-Cochran House Museum.
Harp and flute duo Chaski join with soprano Mikaela Pace to explore five centuries of American music.
Author and historian Lori Duran exhumes a treacherous and tumultuous time in Texas’s early statehood.
Harp and flute duo Chaski join with soprano Mikaela Pace to explore five centuries of American music.
Harp and flute duo Chaski join with soprano Mikaela Pace to explore five centuries of American music.
Herman Melville Descendent Elizabeth Doss “Talks Back” to Melville’s Final Novel, The Confidence Man.
Herman Melville descendent Elizabeth Doss “talks back” to Melville’s final novel, The Confidence Man.
Herman Melville descendent Elizabeth Doss “talks back” to Melville’s final novel, The Confidence Man.
A captivating look at the images that make up the visual fabric of our nation's cultural tapestry.
A day of reflection, celebration, and community as we commemorate Emancipation and the ongoing journey towards equality.
A hands-on, family-friendly craft activity paper making an original, personal flag in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Celebrating the opening of an exhibition of artwork by Jack White.
Don’t miss this last chance to see 30 Wet Dogs and Paul Fontaine and His WWII Watercolors.
Join Us for an elegant evening celebrating American veterans and honoring Lt. General Marshall “Brad” Webb.
Curator Claudia Chidester explores the life and artistic career of painter Paul Fontaine.
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
A night of Moth-style true personal stories told by Austin's funniest and most poignant comedians and storytellers.
A hands-on, family-friendly craft activity paper making a greeting card using a real letter printing press.
This talk will explore the path to suffrage in Texas, and its influence on the national passage of the 19th amendment.
30 Wet Dogs artist Will van Overbeek returns with another exploration of digital photography and editing.
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
A hands-on, family-friendly craft activity paper infused with flowers and seeds.
Celebrating the opening of an exhibition of watercolors by Paul Fontaine.
Dye eggs, play games, hear live music, and explore Austin history!!
A free series of all levels Hatha classes with four experienced instructors on the NCHM Front Lawn.
Stephen Sloan, Ph.D. traces the life and career of naval hero Doris Miller from his hometown in Waco, Texas, to Pearl Harbor.
30 Wet Dogs artist Will van Overbeek guides us in this exploration of digital photography.
An authentic Victorian-themed afternoon tea at the Neill-Cochran House Museum.