Sep
20
4:00 PM16:00
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Sep
21
11:00 AM11:00
Austin Museum Day 2025
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!
Sep
28
2:30 PM14:30
Modern Times - Spain, Texas, and the American Revolution
John Espinosa of the Order of the Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez describes the motivation behind Spain's King Carlos III's efforts to have the colonists win the American War of Independence, and explore Spain's effort to ensure this victory.
Oct
11
9:30 AM09:30
Solving the Parliamentary Puzzle | Session 1: Introduction - Rules - Meetings - Motions
A three-part course providing attendees with the tools successfully participate in a board as a member or in a leadership role in a non-profit organization.
Oct
18
9:30 AM09:30
Solving the Parliamentary Puzzle | Session 2: Debate - Amendments - Postponing - Referring
A three-part course providing attendees with the tools successfully participate in a board member or leadership role in a non-profit organization.
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Oct
19
1:30 PM13:30
Urban Enslavement in Austin – NCHM Slave Quarters Tour [October 2025]
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
Oct
25
9:30 AM09:30
Solving the Parliamentary Puzzle | Session 3: Voting - Nominations - Elections
A three-part course providing attendees with the tools successfully participate in a board member or leadership role in a non-profit organization.
Nov
2
2:30 PM14:30
Modern Times - Preservation Moon
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.
Nov
9
2:30 PM14:30
Elizabeth Payne Artist Talk
Colorscapes artist Elizabeth Payne discusses her work and career as an artist.
Nov
13
7:30 PM19:30
Stories on the Lawn: Thanks A Lot
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.
Jan
24
5:00 PM17:00
30 Wet Dogs Opening Reception
This reception celebrating the opening of Will van Overbeek’s 30 Wet Dogs is free and open to the public.
Feb
22
2:30 PM14:30
Will van Overbeek Artist Talk
30 Wet Dogs artist Will van Overbeek discusses hiis photography and career as an artist.
Sep
11
7:30 PM19:30
Stories on the Lawn: The Other Side
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.
Sep
7
11:00 AM11:00
Sunday Funday: All Ages Ink and Print
Enjoy a crafts activity with The Floating World: Texas to Tokyo artist Daryl Howard and leave with print that you make yourself!
Aug
17
1:30 PM13:30
Urban Enslavement in Austin – NCHM Slave Quarters Tour [August 2025]
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
Aug
10
3:00 PM15:00
Daryl Howard Artist Talk
The Floating World: Texas to Tokyo artist Daryl Howard discussed her work and its connection to the history of ukiyo-e woodblock printing.
Aug
3
11:00 AM11:00
Sunday Funday: Corn Husk Dolls
Enjoy a craft activity making traditional corn husk doll with your friends at the Neill-Cochran House Museum.
Jul
20
1:30 PM13:30
Urban Enslavement in Austin – NCHM Slave Quarters Tour [July 2025]
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
Jul
13
2:30 PM14:30
The Allure of the East: Japan’s Impact on the Arts of the West, 1860-1920
Art historian and NCHM Friend Karen Pope, Ph.D., will share one of her favorite topics to complement the Museum’s Daryl Howard exhibition, The Floating World: Texas to Tokyo.
Jul
6
11:00 AM11:00
Sunday Funday: Red, White, and Blue Tie Dyeing
Enjoy a family craft activity tie dyeing with your friends at the Neill-Cochran House Museum.
Jun
22
12:00 PM12:00
Neill-Cochran House Museum Juneteenth Celebration
Join us for a day of reflection, celebration, and community as we commemorate emancipation and the struggles and triumphs of those who fought for freedom, and the ongoing journey towards equality.
Jun
21
1:00 PM13:00
Woodblock Print Adult Workshop - SOLD O
A short history of woodblock printmaking and a hands-on introduction to the tools and techniques and personalized instruction on carving, inking and printing their design led by The Floating World artist, Daryl Howard.
Jun
15
1:30 PM13:30
Urban Enslavement in Austin – NCHM Slave Quarters Tour [June 2025]
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
Jun
14
5:00 PM17:00
The Floating World Opening Reception
This reception celebrating the opening of Daryl Howard’s The Floating World is free and open to the public.
May
18
1:30 PM13:30
Urban Enslavement in Austin – NCHM Slave Quarters Tour [May 2025]
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
May
11
11:00 AM11:00
Sunday Funday: Embroidery
Enjoy a crafts activity learning the basics of embroidery and make a take-home embroidered square.
May
8
7:30 PM19:30
Stories on the Lawn: This Day
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.
May
4
2:30 PM14:30
Fidencio Duran Artist Talk
Muralist Fidencio Duran discusses his mural triptych, Give Us This Day, on display at the Neill-Cochran House Museum.
Apr
26
2:30 PM14:30
Spring Afternoon Tea at the Neill-Cochran House Museum
Join this authentic English afternoon tea at the Neill-Cochran House Museum.
Apr
18
12:00 PM12:00
Easter Egg Dye-o-Rama
Dye eggs, play games, hear live music, and explore Austin history!!
Apr
13
2:30 PM14:30
Modern Times - Texas: An American History
Professor Benjamin Heber Johnson, Ph.D., shines new light on why Texas has had such a powerful influence on U.S. history.
Apr
13
1:30 PM13:30
Urban Enslavement in Austin – NCHM Slave Quarters Tour [April 2025]
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
Apr
6
2:30 PM14:30
Threads of Her Story Moderated Conversation
Threads of Her Story artist Ann Flemings talks inspiration, art, and process at the NCHM.
Apr
5
12:00 PM12:00
Encaustic Painting with Carol Aaron
Take your first step into the world of encaustic painting with this three-hour class where you'll learn to paint safely with a molten combination of beeswax, damar resin, and powdered pigments.
Mar
16
12:00 PM12:00
Wool Painting Workshop - Peonies of Spring
Take your first step into the world of wool painting, allowing you to explore color, texture, and composition in a distinctive way. In this three-hour class, you'll learn the basics of decopage and wool painting.
Mar
15
4:00 PM16:00
Opening Reception for Hope for Spring: A Taste of Texas
This juried exhibition of local artists on a theme of Spring kicks off with an opening reception on March 15th.
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Mar
15
1:30 PM13:30
Urban Enslavement in Austin – NCHM Slave Quarters Tour [March 2025]
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
Mar
9
11:00 AM11:00
Sunday Funday: Quilting with Math Happens
Enjoy a crafts activity using the principles of geometry to create a take-home quilted square.
Feb
23
2:30 PM14:30
Modern Times - Pompeo Coppini: Italian Classicism Reaches the Lone Star State
Pompeo Coppini was a celebrated classicist who came to Texas in 1901 and completed monumental scale sculpture projects for campuses and important public places through the 1930s. Hosting Sponsor - Caroline C. Jones
Feb
23
1:30 PM13:30
Urban Enslavement in Austin – NCHM Slave Quarters Tour [Feb 23, 2025]
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
Feb
22
1:30 PM13:30
Urban Enslavement in Austin – NCHM Slave Quarters Tour [Feb 22, 2025]
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.
Feb
16
1:30 PM13:30
Urban Enslavement in Austin – NCHM Slave Quarters Tour [Feb 16, 2025]
A one-hour tour exploring the complicated influence of slavery on the city and how the impact of that institution resonates even today.