The arts and cultural pursuits enjoy strong support in Austin. The State and the University of Texas both contribute greatly to the culture of the city through their many museums and theaters.

The great quantity of musical talent, a growing film industry, and a thriving arts and crafts community also contribute to dispelling the myth that anything not on the East or West coast is a cultural wasteland.

• Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum (with IMAX theater)
  Educational institution that engages visitors in the story of Texas through a variety of program and exhibit experiences. Located in Austin.
• LBJ Presidential Museum and Library
  
• Blanton Art Museum
  Blanton Museum of Art, University of Texas at Austin.
• Laguna Gloria Art Museum
  Austin Museum of Art's original home.
• Austin Museum of Art
  Reflecting the unconventional spirit of Austin, AMOA-Downtown offers informative and informal art experiences.
• Austin Children's Museum
  News and notes about upcoming and past exhibits, a catalog of the museum store's available merchandise, plus map, hours of operation, and ticket cost.
• Texas Memorial Museum
  The Texas Natural Science Center is a non-profit organization that serves the public by preserving, studying and interpreting the natural science of Texas.
• George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
  
• Elisabet Ney Museum
  Former studio and portrait collection created by the nineteenth-century sculptor. Includes her biography, list of her works, and hours of the museum.
• Mexican American Cultural Center
  
• Mexic-Arte Museum
  Presents traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture. Includes a calendar of events and information about exhibits.
• Harry Ransom Center
  One of the world's finest cultural archives.
• Umlauf Sculpture Gardens
  Austin, Texas sculpture garden houses over 100 sculptures and can be rented for special occasions.
• Dougherty Arts Center
  
• Austin Public Library
  The Austin Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Austin Public Library.
• Capitol Complex Libraries & Collections
  Map showing the location of the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building on the Capitol Complex, Austin, Texas.
• Bass Concert Hall
  UT PAC's Bass Concert Hall
• Bates Recital Hall
  Hall is located on the east side of the University of Texas at Austin campus.
• Paramount Theater
  Site includes performance calendar, mailing list, box office information, theatre history.
• University of Texas Performing Arts Theater
  
• One World Theater
  Venue for music, dance, and performing arts. Site includes show schedule, information about outreach and scholarship programs, volunteer opportunities.
• Zachary Scott Theater
  A non-profit regional theater located in Austin. Includes complete schedule of upcoming performances, classes, and workshops as well as photo gallery.
• Zilker Hillside Theater
  
• Blue Theater
  The Blue Theater is located at 916 Springdale (between E 7th & Airport) on the east-side in Austin TX. Home of theater, film, music and special events.
• Hyde Park Theater
  Contains information about the theatre, FronteraFest, season schedule, staff and history.
• Austin Civic Orchestra
  In Tune With Austin Since 1977! The Austin Civic Orchestra is a non-profit civic organization devoted to bringing quality music to the community and to Austin.
• Austin Symphonic Band
  The award-winning Austin Symphonic Band presents symphonic band literature at various sites in and around Austin, Texas.
• Ballet Austin
  Official web site for the company, as well as the Academy of Ballet Austin. Performance details and class schedules.