Republic of Texas Museum Austin, Texas

Mailing Address

510 E. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78752

Street Address

510 E. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78752

Phone: 512-339-1997
Fax: 512-339-1998
Email:
Web: www.drt-inc.org

Related Links

drtl.org/DRTinc/index.asp#drt

Admissions

$1 Children and Students
$2 Adults
$1.50 Seniors

History

The mission of the Republic Museum is to preserve the heritage of the Republic of Texas historic period and to educate the public about the history and culture of that time. The future goals of the institution are to develop exhibits that portray the diversity and contributions of Texans of all backgrounds. Institutional History: The Republic of Texas Museum was created by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Inc. shortly after the organization was founded in 1891. It was located in one room of the east wing of the State Capitol in 1903. In 1917 the Museum moved to the old General Land Office on the Capitol grounds. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas purchased the new museum building in 1991 on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the organization. The new Republic of Texas Museum building opened its doors to the public exactly one year later.

Artifacts Collections

The museum has a collection of approximately 3,000 items. The collection's focus is on Republic-era Texas. However, the museum has items from 19th Century Texas to today. The museum has approximately 200 photographs and a great deal of institutional historical archives.

Research Collections

The museum has approximately 200 photographs and a great deal of institutional historical archives, but little archives of general interest.

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members
Appointment required: True

Services




Facilities

Approximately 4,500 square feet total; approximately 3,500 square feet exhibition space; 25-person lecture hall; 25-person performance area; wheelchair-accessible.

Programs

The museum provides tours to visitors of its exhibits. These tours specifically focus in Texas history and Texas lifeways. The museum also considers the nature of heroism and the staying power of heroes. Occasionally, we offer lecutres, musical programs, and special trips. Educational material is not always available for all programming. Students and all visitors are offered a scavenger hunt on field trips.

Staff

Audrey Tyler, Office Assistant

Ameli Z. Ramirez, Exhibits and Education Coordinator
Phone: 512-339-1997
Fax: 512-339-1998
Email:

Julia Brock, Office Manager


Museum Type

History

Governance

Type: 501 (c) (3) Non-profit



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