FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM

AUSTIN, TX

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The French Legation Museum is a historic house museum located in Austin, Texas. The museum is housed in a building that was once the French legation to the Republic of Texas in the mid-1800s. The building was constructed in 1841 and served as the residence of the French chargé d'affaires until the legation was dissolved in 1883. The building was then used for various purposes until it was restored and opened as a museum in 1956.

The French Legation Museum features exhibits that showcase the history of the building and its significance to Texas history. Visitors can tour the house and see original furnishings and artwork from the 19th century. The museum also offers educational programs and events for visitors of all ages.

One of the highlights of the French Legation Museum is its beautiful gardens, which were designed in the style of a 19th-century French garden. The gardens include a variety of plants and flowers, as well as a fountain and sculpture.

The French Legation Museum is open to the public for tours and events throughout the year. It is a unique and fascinating destination for anyone interested in Texas history or 19th-century architecture and design.

FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in AUSTIN TX. US MID #8404800238

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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Contact FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM

FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM
802 SAN MARCOS ST
AUSTIN
TX
78702-2647

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FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404800238
Name FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM
Alternate Name FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM
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
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.267047, -97.731534
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 453
US Census Tract: 000901
US Census Block: 2014