The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the history of Texas. Located in the state's capital, Austin, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum features interactive exhibits and an IMAX Theatre.
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Significance
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is named for Bob Bullock, the state's lieutenant governor from 1991 to 1999. He died in 1999, shortly after leaving office, at the age of 69.
History
The museum opened on April 21, 2001. Construction began in 1998, and the cost of building the museum is estimated at $80 million.
Features
Visitors find three floors of exhibits at the museum, each dedicated to a different theme: Land, Identity and Opportunity. These exhibits were designed by BRC Imagination Arts and Pyramid Studios. All graphics and images are also examined and approved by a handful of important Texan historians.
