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Austin Nature & Science Center vs Bullock Texas State History Museum
Both are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Bullock Texas State History Museum scores slightly higher than Austin Nature & Science Center. Bullock Texas State History Museum comes in at #11 in Austin with endorsements from 3 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Austin Nature & Science Center
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301 Nature Center Drive, Austin, TX 78746
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Travel + Leisure
"The Austin Nature & Science Center, located in Zilker Park, has a range of family friendly activities and hands-on exhibits."
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Fodor's
"This complex has an 80-acre preserve trail, interactive exhibits in the Discovery Lab that teach about the ecology of the Austin area."
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Time Out
"Most of the center's activities—designed for people of all ages—are outside, with the goal of helping visitors "increase awareness and appreciation of their natural environment.""
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U.S. News & World Report
15.0
"Provides hands-on exhibits designed to foster connections with the natural environment...also houses several animal exhibits, including small fish and reptiles, a variety of birds and mammals"
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Visitors with kids should not miss the Dino Pit, which allows children to dig up an assortment of fossil casts, introducing the field of paleontology.
Frommer's
"Bats, bees, and crystal caverns are among the subjects of the Discovery Lab at this museum in the 80-acre Nature Center, which features lots of interactive exhibits"
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
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Afar Magazine
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1800 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
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Fodor's
"Bob Bullock, Texas's 38th lieutenant governor and a potent political force in his day, lobbied hard to establish a museum of state history in his years of public service."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Named after an illustrious Texas lieutenant governor, this sunset-red expanse of granite, framed by a 35ft-tall bronze star and the six flags of Texas, has three floors of exhibits."
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Afar Magazine
"One of the city’s most popular tourist attractions and hosts regular exhibits on state history and rotating shows that highlight cultural institutions like Texas high school football."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The Bullock Museum is all about the history of Texas, a place that's prouder than most other places on Earth."
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U.S. News & World Report
11.0
"Explore the Lone Star State's vibrant past with artifacts...along with galleries featuring more than 500 artifacts, the museum features rotating special exhibits...home to the largest IMAX screen "
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