Elisabet Ney Museum — Attraction in Austin

I happened across this little museum purely by accident while I was on a business trip. What caught my attention was that she had sculpted King Ludwig II of Bavaria and I was very interested in him when I was younger. I grew up in Germany and had the opportunity to visit his castles, so when I found out this museum had some sculptures of him, I knew I needed to make the time to check them out.

The museum itself is nicely tucked away in the middle of a neighborhood and is free of charge (donations accepted). Along with the King Ludwig II sculptures, there are a variety of other sculptures of famous people such as Schopenhauer, Prometheus, and a bust of Christ. The two docents were very friendly and knowledgeable about the exhibits.

It's a shame that Ney is not more well known because she was a very talented artist. If you are in the area, this is definitely worth your time...

I do not recommend this museum unless you are a great admirer of sculptures and have no mobility issues. There is no elevator in this house museum. The bathroom is downstairs, and there is no safety railing. Basically, you can guide yourself along the rustic wooden stairs. That's if you aren't in need of a mobility device. I have osteoarthritis and found the stairs too difficult to visit the outside balcony. The landscape is rather eccentric as it's kept in a natural state. Which is just a fancy way of saying everything is overgrown. There are very few personal effects. But if you are interested in sculptures there is a multi page stapled hand out with more details on what is in...

Such a pretty building with so much history! I have been to the state Capitol many many times but after visiting this museum I found out that the statues of Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin we’re done by Elisabet Ney! It was really amazing to see her multiple attempts before she did the final product that was in the Capitol it’s self! There were so many other statues that you could read about and you could go all the way to the top of the building into her work/ private room! The trials behind the building were just as cute with the bridge over the creek! I would recommend going here before the...