Every second weekend of each month, join Austinโs biggest all-day art event.
Explore our ever-changing galleries and relax on the Moody Patio. Join us for a full day of live music, tours and talks, family-friendly art activities, and more.
Always free for Blanton Members. Not yet a member? Join today!
$20: Ages 18 & up $10: Ages 6โ17 FREE: Ages 5 & under
Please note, regular museum discounts such as UT Austin ID Holder, Military, Kโ12 Teacher, Museum Reciprocal, Student, and Senior do not apply for special events.
All events and times subject to change. The galleries are open till 8:00 pm.
Food & drink are available for purchase by Yapa Empanadas & Haymaker Bar, and attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy outdoors on the museum grounds.
Our most popular program for young visitors! Read along to a picture book paired with a work of art. Inspiring curiosity in ages 4โ8 years old.
1pmโ4pm
Art Activity
Enjoy a family-friendly activity with Crafternoon ATX. For this monthโs dance theme, create a bolo tie.
1:30 pm
Looking Together
Michener Gallery Building
Ever wondered how others interpret an artwork? Letโs explore a visitor-favorite in our collection together! Weโll use creative ways of looking to make connections and meaning. Recommended for all visitors 12 years & older.
Hear from Katherine Brimberry, co-founder, director, and senior master printer of the Flatbed Center for Contemporary Printmaking, on the history of Austinโs Flatbed Press.
Art With an Expert is organized by the Blanton Museum of Art.
Support for this program at the Blanton is provided by the Carolyn Harris Hynson Centennial Endowment.
4โ7:30 pm
Two-Step Dance Lessons & Live Music by Aaron McDonnell
Explore our ever-changing galleries and relax on the Moody Patio. Join us for a full day of live music, tours and talks, family-friendly art activities, and more.
Always free for Blanton Members. Not yet a member? Join today!
More information coming soon! All events and times subject to change. The galleries are open till 5:00 pm.
Food & drink are available for purchase, and attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy outdoors on the museum grounds.
Program Schedule
Time TBD
Look & Listen Storytime
Michener Gallery Building
Our most popular program for young visitors! Read along to a picture book paired with a work of art. Inspiring curiosity in ages 4โ8 years old.
Time TBD
Looking Together
Michener Gallery Building
Ever wondered how others interpret an artwork? Letโs explore a visitor-favorite in our collection together! Weโll use creative ways of looking to make connections and meaning. Recommended for all visitors 12 years & older.
Explore our ever-changing galleries and relax on the Moody Patio. Join us for a full day of live music, tours and talks, family-friendly art activities, and more.
Always free for Blanton Members. Not yet a member? Join today!
More information coming soon! All events and times subject to change. The galleries are open till 8:00 pm.
Food & drink are available for purchase, and attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy outdoors on the museum grounds.
Our most popular program for young visitors! Read along to a picture book paired with a work of art. Inspiring curiosity in ages 4โ8 years old.
Time TBD
Looking Together
Michener Gallery Building
Ever wondered how others interpret an artwork? Letโs explore a visitor-favorite in our collection together! Weโll use creative ways of looking to make connections and meaning. Recommended for all visitors 12 years & older.
Explore our ever-changing galleries and relax on the Moody Patio. Join us for a full day of live music, tours and talks, family-friendly art activities, and more.
Always free for Blanton Members. Not yet a member? Join today!
More information coming soon! All events and times subject to change. The galleries are open till 8:00 pm.
Food & drink are available for purchase, and attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy outdoors on the museum grounds.
Our most popular program for young visitors! Read along to a picture book paired with a work of art. Inspiring curiosity in ages 4โ8 years old.
Time TBD
Looking Together
Michener Gallery Building
Ever wondered how others interpret an artwork? Letโs explore a visitor-favorite in our collection together! Weโll use creative ways of looking to make connections and meaning. Recommended for all visitors 12 years & older.
Ready for Blanton All Day? Plan your visit!
Parking is available at Brazos Garage and Trinity Garage. UT parking rates apply. Members get $4 all-day parking at Brazos Garage and Trinity Garage, payable at Check-In. Rideshares can drop off and pick up in the Museum Drop-Off on Brazos St. Get more transportation tips, including bicycle parking and bus routes, on our Visit page.
Purchase Blanton All Day tickets in advance or at the museum. Check in for your wristband which gives you access to the museum grounds, galleries, and Austin by Ellsworth Kelly. Wristbands are valid all day. Store all large bags in our free lockers at Check-In before entering the galleries and Austin.
Detailed navigation and other resources are available on our Accessibility page. For accommodation needs, please contact us at accessibility@blantonmuseum.org or (512) 471-5482 during museum hours.
Blanton All Day is for all ages! We offer several family-friendly art programs from 10:30 am โ 12 noon. See our FAQs page for tips on visiting with young children.
Food and drink are available for purchase, or pack a picnic to enjoy outside on the Moody Patio or under the covered loggias. Free lockers are available at Check-In to store food & drink containers and large bags.
Blanton All Day Programs & Activities
All events subject to change.
Look & Listen Storytime
Our most popular program for young visitors! Read along to picture books paired with works of art. Inspiring curiosity in ages 4โ8 years old.
10:30 am & 11:30 am, meet in the Rapoport Atrium.
Looking Together
What questions do we ask when interpreting an artwork? Find out with Blanton educators as we explore visitor-favorites in our collection, engage in creative group activities, and make meaningful connections together. Recommended for all visitors ages 12 years & up.
1:30 pm, sign up in the Rapoport Atrium.
Curatorโs Choice
Get to know all about a Blanton curatorโs favorite artwork at the museum. Always compelling and not to be missed.
Times vary, meet in the Rapoport Atrium.
Art with an Expert
Take a deep dive into art, art histories, and more with these unique hour-long talks presented by distinguished guests such as artists, curators, and art historians.
Only offered at select Blanton All Day events. Check schedule to confirm time and info. Talks take place in the Capitol Room (second floor, Check-In building).
Art With an Expert is organized by the Blanton Museum of Art. Support for this program at the Blanton is provided by the Carolyn Harris Hynson Centennial Endowment.
Pop-up Print Exhibitions
These one-day-only themed exhibitions are curated from the Blantonโs collection of 18,000+ works on paper and showcase various printmaking styles and methods across centuries.
Only offered at select Blanton All Day events. Check schedule for times and info. Takes place in the H-E-B Study Room (ground floor, Michener Gallery building).
