Texas Memorial Museum
Museum University natural history museum showcasing Texas geology and fossils
On the University of Texas campus in Austin, the Texas Memorial Museum presents regional natural history - dinosaur replicas, Texas fossils, minerals and educational exhibits for families and school groups.
Texas Memorial Museum is a university natural history museum located on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. It interprets regional and global natural history with a focus on fossils, minerals and biodiversity specimens.
The museum’s displays include fossil specimens, mounted animals and mineral collections as well as exhibit cases explaining geology and paleontology. Exhibits are arranged for family visits and school groups and typically take under two hours to see.
The museum was established by and is affiliated with the University of Texas and functions as both a public exhibit space and a research resource for the university’s collections staff. Over time the museum’s collections have been expanded through fieldwork and donations.
The building sits on the UT Austin campus close to the campus core and the Texas Tower (UT Tower), within walking distance of major campus parking and public transit stops.
- Collections: Focuses on natural history topics including paleontology, geology and regional biodiversity with fossil and mineral exhibits.
Tips for Visiting Texas Memorial Museum #
- The Texas Memorial Museum is on the University of Texas at Austin campus-use the campus map to find the building and arrive mid-morning on weekdays to avoid class-change crowds.
- Check the museum's website for temporary exhibit schedules and university holiday closures so you don't arrive during an unexpected shutdown.
Best Time to Visit Texas Memorial Museum #
Best to visit on weekday mornings during the academic year (spring or autumn) to avoid busier summer tourist periods and peak campus activity.
Weather & Climate near Texas Memorial Museum #
Texas Memorial Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 35°C. Moderate rainfall (828 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (121 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
