Free (and Discounted) Things To Do In Austin

Join us in Austin, Texas, USA, from 14-16 April 2024 for the Evolution: Technology, Applications, and Contributions conference. This three-day conference will feature specially curated content for technology influencers, innovators, and pioneers of all ages.

And because learning never stops, there are lots of enrichment (and fun) opportunities in Austin outside of the conference:

MUSEUMS

Blanton Museum of Art
200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Every Tuesday free; Free for k-12 teachers with valid ID
$15 Adult/ $12 Seniors; Closed Monday

Harry Ransom Center
300 West 21st Street
Free admission; Closed Monday

LBJ Presidential Library
2313 Red River Street
Tuesday Half off
$16 Adult/$12 Seniors/$8 Former Military and k-12 teachers
Free if first, middle, or last name is Lyndon

Texas Military Forces Museum
Building 6 on Camp Mabry
3038 W 35th Street
Free Admission; Closed Monday

Elisabet Ney Museum
304 E 44th Street
Free Admission; Closed Monday and Tuesday

GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

Texas State Capitol
1100 Congress Ave
Free Admission; Guided and self-guided tours
Open seven days a week

Texas Governor’s Mansion
Free tours Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2-4
The tour needs to be made one week in advance

PARKS AND HIKING

Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Lake
The trail is accessible directly from the Hyatt Recency (conference hotel).
Cost for Bike Rentals; Walking path is free; Maps available at Hotel

Austin Nature and Science Center
2389 Stratford Drive
Western edge of Zilker Park; Free admission for individuals and families

Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Road
Zilker Kite Festival – April 14, 10am-5pm
Barton Springs Pool – Admission Adult $9, Senior $5, Veterans Free

Mount Bonnell
The highest point in Austin

Laguna Gloria and Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th Street
Peacocks; Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park

Waterloo Park and Greenway
500 E 12th Street
Admission Free
Maps and self-guided tours on the website

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – The Botanic Garden of Texas
4801 LaCross Ave
$15 Adult/$10 Senior
Tuesday, April 16, Twilight nights, music, food trucks, 5 to 8 pm, regular admission