FLOWER HILL MUSEUM

AUSTIN, TX

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Flower Hill Museum is a historic house museum located in Austin, Texas. The museum is housed in a two-story home built in 1857 by James Smith, a prominent figure in the community. The house was later purchased by the Flower family in the late 1800s and remained in their possession until the 1980s when it was acquired by the city of Austin.

The museum offers visitors a glimpse into the daily life of a wealthy Texas family during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The interior of the house has been preserved to reflect the period, with original furnishings, artwork, and decorative objects on display. The museum also features exhibits on the history of the house and the surrounding community.

Guided tours of the museum are available, led by knowledgeable docents who provide insight into the history of the house and its former inhabitants. Visitors can explore the parlor, dining room, bedrooms, and kitchen, as well as the outdoor areas surrounding the house.

Flower Hill Museum is a popular destination for history buffs and anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Austin and Texas. The museum is open to the public on weekends and admission is free.

FLOWER HILL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in AUSTIN TX. US MID #8404800237

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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FLOWER HILL MUSEUM
607 PRESSLER ST
AUSTIN
TX
78703

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FLOWER HILL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404800237
Name FLOWER HILL MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 30.274508, -97.759792
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 453
US Census Tract: 001200
US Census Block: 3004