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What's Happening

Aug 21
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Director’s Circle Preview Party – Spirit & Splendor
Aug 23
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Member Preview Day – Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque
Aug 23
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Public Tour – A Family Affair: Artistic Dynasties in Europe
Aug 24
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Public Tour: Contemporary Artists at the Blanton
Aug 26
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Public Tour: Contemporary Artists at the Blanton

Blanton All Day: Going Places — Every second weekend. Every month.

It’s a Sunday Funday on September 14 as we highlight our next major exhibition, Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque. Join us for a full day of art and activities featuring storytime, art talks, picnics, & more. Find out more.

Public Tours — Always included in your ticket!

Get a deeper dive into art on a gallery teacher-led tour! Offered in English/español and free with museum admission.

On View & Upcoming

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Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque — Opens Aug. 24 [23 for Blanton Members]

Includes masterpieces by renowned artists who actively spread the Baroque aesthetic in Mexico and Peru.

Contemporary Project 15: Betsabeé Romero — Now open!

Engaging both historic and contemporary Indigenous heritage, and evoking ancient ritual as well as Catholicism, Romero’s installation Al reverso de la pista [On the Other Side of the Track] embodies a sense of the sacred.

A Family Affair: Artistic Dynasties in Europe (Part II, 1670–1900) — Now on view!

Explore works by some of Europe’s most fascinating artistic families, revealing patterns of inspiration, rivalry, and changing fortunes.

Art with an Expert — Take a deep dive into art, art histories, and more with these unique hour-long talks. Takes place monthly at our Blanton All Day series. Mark your calendars for our Sept. 14 program featuring Amanda Wunder, professor/fashion historian from Lehman College, discussing the art of dress in Baroque Spain!

Read our 2024 Impact Report — Record-breaking museum attendance demonstrates the importance of art for our Austin community and beyond.

Explore the Art

Explore The Collection

Austin — “Austin” is the culmination of Ellsworth Kelly’s seven-decade career and the only building he ever designed.

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European art — The over 330 European paintings in the Blanton’s collection range from late 14th-century gilded panels to 19th-century landscapes.

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Latin American art — The Blanton has one of the oldest and most comprehensive collections of modern & contemporary Latin American art in the country.

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American art — The Blanton’s collection of modern & contemporary U.S. art includes works made using new or unexpected materials, such as Sonya Clark’s “Madam C. J. Walker.”

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Prints & Drawings — The Blanton’s encyclopedic collection of 18,000 works on paper features examples from all the major printmaking centers in Europe and North America.

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Membership

You’d make a great member! It’s a win-win: members enjoy free admission and support the arts in our community. Plus, July is Member Appreciation Month so expect more extras!

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I'm a member of the Blanton because it's the heart of art in Austin. It's the great museum that we have.

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Everytime I come here it's a new experience. You're never going to see the same works of art twice.

Amaijah Summers

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University — The Blanton welcomes students from all departments, colleges, and schools on UT’s campus — as well as Austin-area colleges and universities — to explore our galleries as an extension of their classroom learning.

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