Texas Memorial Museum

Texas Memorial Museum is located on the main University campus at 2400 Trinity Street. The museum’s exhibits include the Texas Pterosaur, the largest flying creature ever found; the Onion Creek mosasaur; Paleozoic and Mesozoic reptiles and amphibians; and remains of Ice Age mammals. The museum was constructed with state and federal funds, contributions, and proceeds from the sale of Texas Centennial coins sponsored by the American Legion. It was opened to the public January 15, 1939. In 1959, by legislative enactment, it became part of The University of Texas at Austin.

The museum is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday and major holidays. Admission is $4 for adults/seniors, $3 for children twelve and under, $2 for college students with ID, $1 for military personnel with ID, $1 per student, teacher, and chaperone with school groups, and free for University of Texas at Austin students, staff, and faculty.

The museum’s Hall of Geology and Paleontology features displays of rocks, meteorites, and fossil plants and animals, including dinosaurs. The Great Hall showcases some of the University’s most prized and unusual specimens. The Hall of Texas Wildlife features the contemporary native fauna of Texas, including many of the state’s reptiles, birds, and mammals. The Hall of Biodiversity currently displays the Explore Evolution interactive exhibit, featuring the work of scientists who are making leading discoveries about the evolution of life.