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On View & Upcoming

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American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection: From Edward Hopper to Alma Thomas — On view until Aug 2

This major exhibition presents over 80 rarely seen artworks by icons of American modern art.

Run the Code: Data-Driven Art Decoded by Thoma Foundation X Blanton Museum of Art — On view until Aug 2

This immersive exhibition brings together art and technology in exciting, unexpected ways.

Contemporary Project 16: Tammy Nguyen — On view until Sep 6

Multidisciplinary artist Tammy Nguyen presents brand-new work, including paintings, prints, and a handmade artist book.

Art in Every Corner: The Works Progress Administration (1935-1943) — Now on view!

Explore artworks produced as part of the Works Progress Administration’s program, a federal fund that supported thousands of artists.

Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley — Coming Sep 27

Fantastical figures land in Austin—don’t miss this major showcase of 15 years of artistic imagination.

What's Happening

May 12
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Public Tour: Highlights of the Blanton's Collection
May 16
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Public Tour: Contemporary Artists at the Blanton
May 17
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Visita guiada pública [EN ESPAÑOL] – El Modernismo Americano de la Colección Charles Butt: De Edward Hopper a Alma Thomas
May 17
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Public Tour – American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection: From Edward Hopper to Alma Thomas
May 19
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Public Tour: Contemporary Artists at the Blanton

Blanton All Day: Summer Dance Series — Our Summer Dance Series is back with tango, swing, and two-step dance lessons.

Things are heating up this summer with our Summer Dance Series. First up, The Tango Edition on Saturday, June 13 with live music by Hora Once and dance lessons by Tango Esquina.

Sound Break — Enjoy an afternoon concert inside the museum — included with museum admission!

Austin’s premiere choral ensemble Conspirare return to perform live in our Rapoport Atrium on Thursday, June 18 at 2 pm.

Spend Summer at the Blanton — Summer Storytime is back every Tuesday, starting June 2. Plus, check out our Family Activity Boxes, MAKEwild artmaking station, and activities for all ages at Blanton All Day.

Read our 2025 Impact Report — Our latest report celebrates completed projects and expresses gratitude to our supporters, as well as our pride to be part of The University of Texas at Austin, our deep connection to the city of Austin, and why we are seen as a leader nationally.

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.

Austin Kleon

Support the Blanton — Why becoming a member means so much.

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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