Blanton Museum of Art programs

Blanton Museum of Art programs include Blanton All Day, Family Art Adventures, Art with an Expert, Sound Break, and Blanton Live: Conversations for Now. Family Art Adventures includes hands-on artmaking, outdoor games, scavenger hunts, and interactive activities, and Sound Break features live performances by choirs and instrumental ensembles. Blanton All Day check-in gives access to the museum grounds, galleries, and Austin by Ellsworth Kelly.

Programs

• Blanton All Day — all ages · Saturday or Sunday, 10:00 am-8:00 pm or 10:00 am-5:00 pm
• Family Art Adventures — all ages · Hands-on artmaking, outdoor games, scavenger hunts, and interactive activities for curious minds of all ages.
• Art with an Expert — all ages
• Sound Break — all ages · Live performances by choirs and instrumental ensembles.
• Blanton Live: Conversations for Now — all ages · A signature series bringing together artists and creative thinkers from a range of disciplines to discuss compelling ideas and issues of the day.
• Senior Social — senior

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Current session: B Scene: Monster Ball (Oct 30–Oct 30, 2026); Family Art Adventures (Nov 14–Nov 14, 2026)
• Facility hours: Mon: Closed; Tue-Fri: 10am-5pm; Sat: 10am-8pm; Sun: 10am-5pm

About the provider

The Blanton is the principal art museum for both the city of Austin and The University of Texas at Austin. It offers programs for local K–12 school group visits, university audiences, family audiences, and senior audiences. The museum says it is committed to creating a museum experience that inspires visitors to discover the unexpected about the world and themselves.

Admission prices for Blanton All Day are listed as free for all Blanton Members, $20 for ages 18 & up, $15 for K-12 Teachers w/ID, $10 for ages 6–17, and free for ages 5 & under. Blanton All Day check-in provides access to the museum grounds, galleries, and Austin by Ellsworth Kelly. Senior Social includes an Art with an Expert talk.

Last updated October 25, 2026.