Texas Music Museum — Attraction in Austin

I called to see if they were open for visitors because the website did not mention anything about visiting hours. They said that was the most common complaint and that should be rectified when the revised website comes online next month. I was very impressed with the facts and artifacts on display in such a small space. When I mentioned that they didn't have some more contemporary artist info, I was told that because of the small size of the facility, they can only display about 10% of what they've got. Since it's affiliated with the Center for Texas Music History at Texas State, they've got plenty of source material to keep people interested in the rich history Texas music satisfied for years to come. They just need more funding to reach their full potential. More visitors would help. They cover a wide...

A visit to the Texas Music Museum is a worthwhile stop for music fans visiting Austin. It offers thoughtful coverage across genres and is enlightening with its bios of lessor known Texan musicians of influence. The staff volunteer was welcoming and articulate, sharing stories and inviting conversation about a current exhibit featuring blues music history in Austin’s East Side. Parking was convenient, free, although not apparent until after I entered the museum for advice. The audio-visual resources are in need of an upgrade and that’s where visitors’ presence and donations can help pay it forward for...

In reading through these comments, I noticed that one important aspect hasn’t been mentioned which is the museum’s remarkable archive and collection. The true gem of this organization is their archive. The dedication and care put into preserving this incredible collection over the past 40 years is truly remarkable — a legacy that deserves to be valued and celebrated. Kudos to the collections manager, archivist and staff for their outstanding work and dedication to preserving Texas...