AUSTIN NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER

AUSTIN, TX

Hi. Having a pint with an unexpected visitor. Hi Sign Brewing on Shady Lane in east Austin, TX.
Hi. Credit: Cesar's iPhoneography

The Austin Nature and Science Center is a popular attraction in Austin, Texas, dedicated to promoting education and appreciation for the natural world. The center is situated on 80 acres of land and features a range of exhibits and activities for visitors of all ages.

One of the main attractions at the Austin Nature and Science Center is the Dino Pit, which allows visitors to dig for fossils and learn about the prehistoric creatures that once roamed the area. The center also features a wildlife exhibit that showcases a variety of native animals, including birds of prey, snakes, and turtles.

In addition to these exhibits, the Austin Nature and Science Center offers a range of educational programs and activities for visitors. These include nature hikes, animal encounters, and science workshops, as well as summer camps and field trips for school groups.

Overall, the Austin Nature and Science Center is a great destination for families, nature lovers, and anyone interested in learning more about the natural world. With its engaging exhibits and educational programs, it provides a fun and informative experience for visitors of all ages.

AUSTIN NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in AUSTIN TX. US MID #8404801018

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).

Hi. Having a pint with an unexpected visitor. Hi Sign Brewing on Shady Lane in east Austin, TX.
Bats! The smudge center left is a very large number of bats
Mayfield Park 3 Mayfield Park, a historic cottage, gardens and nature preserve in west Austin, Texas.
Shepard Fairey Has a Posse
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve 3 The Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve consists of 227 acres of native Texas Hill Country habitat west of Austin, Texas.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve 4 The Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve consists of 227 acres of native Texas Hill Country habitat west of Austin, Texas.
"Missão/Missões (How to Build Cathedrals)" "Missão/Missões (How to Build Cathedrals)" (art: Cildo Meireles; 1987; 600,000 coins, 800 communion wafers, 2,000 cattle bones, 80 paving stones, black cloth), Blanton Museum of Art, University of Texas, Austin TX.
J.W. Hannig Building J.W. Hannig Building (arch: Jasper Newton Preston; 1876; Renaissance Revival), 206 E. 6th St., Austin TX. (J.W. Hannig was a German immigrant cabinetmaker and fifth husband of Susanna Dickinson (or Dickerson). Dickinson migrated to Texas from Tennessee in 1830 and settled in Gonzales on the San Marcos River. The "Battle of Gonzales" (1835), the opening salvo of the Texas Revolution, was fought over their possession of a cannon. Her husband, Almaron Dickinson, joined other Texas volunteers in San Antonio after the "battle;" she joined him later that year; in Feb. 1836 they and others moved into the Alamo. She and her daughter. along with other women, survived the ensuring "Battle of the Alamo" (6 March 1836). After release she returned to Gonzales and later followed the Texas army eastward toward Harrisburg (later renamed Houston). Some refer to her as "The Messenger of the Alamo.")
J.W. Hannig Building J.W. Hannig Building (arch: Jasper Newton Preston; 1876; Renaissance Revival), 206 E. 6th St., Austin TX. (J.W. Hannig was a German immigrant cabinetmaker and fifth husband of Susanna Dickinson (or Dickerson). Dickinson migrated to Texas from Tennessee in 1830 and settled in Gonzales on the San Marcos River. The "Battle of Gonzales" (1835), the opening salvo of the Texas Revolution, was fought over their possession of a cannon. Her husband, Almaron Dickinson, joined other Texas volunteers in San Antonio after the "battle;" she joined him later that year; in Feb. 1836 they and others moved into the Alamo. She and her daughter. along with other women, survived the ensuring "Battle of the Alamo" (6 March 1836). After release she returned to Gonzales and later followed the Texas army eastward toward Harrisburg (later renamed Houston). Some refer to her as "The Messenger of the Alamo.")
Driskill Hotel Driskill Hotel (arch: Jasper Newton Preston; 1886; Romanesque Revival), Brazos St., Austin TX. [Note bust of Jesse W. "Bud" Driskill, the cattleman who built the hotel, at the top of the column over the name.]
Old and New Austin Driskill Hotel (arch: Jasper Newton Preston; 1886; Romanesque Revival), balconies at corner of E. 6th St. and Brazos St., Austin TX. The rather bland PMG Building (1974; at corner of E. 6th St. and Congress Ave.) is in background.
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AUSTIN NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER
301 NATURE CENTER DR
AUSTIN
TX
78746-5775

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AUSTIN NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER Information

MID # 8404801018
Name AUSTIN NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER
Alternate Name AUSTIN NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 741468016
NTEECC A56
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.271972, -97.774621
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 453
US Census Tract: 001910
US Census Block: 1025