The Blanton Cafe - Austin

Wide variety of exhibits to appeal to everyone’s interest. Very reasonable cost, free for UT Students/staff, and they’ve provide a reduced Brazos parking garage rate if planning on staying more than 1 hour. Great afternoon activity while visiting the UT campus or spending the day in Austin.

There was interesting art all throughout. From the more modern art to the 15th-17th century European art. Also, there was a little bit of Ancient Greece in there too! It really has something for everyone and you don’t have to be an art geek to enjoy it.

When you first enter the atrium you're surrounded by Teresita Fernandez's Stacked Waters. Standing amongst the beautiful swirly, shades of blue tile feels like you're at the bottom of a swimming pool. From European to Contemporary art, the Blanton has something for everyone. Also students and teachers get in for free!

My husband and I went to the Blanton Museum on November 16 the third Thursday of the month. We really enjoyed ourselves. We parked in the Brazos Garage with no problem . We like to go when there is a band playing and this was a special night because the band was exceptional and also the choir that sang while the band played. The museum is very informative and educational for students and visitors. I highly recommend you go and get benefits of hearing the band play and get there early enough to do a little sight seeing.

I think the Blanton is a fine resource that more students at UT should take advantage of for an interdisciplinary experience of art, architecture, music, and more on cultures. I especially enjoyed Aruna Kharod's performances in the Epic Tales from India exhibit, an example of one of the live pieces of art the museum has to offer. A lovely volunteer tour guide one Friday explained to us the fine details and history of the paintings and sculptures that often overlooked, one of my favorite experiences here. I still have to explore more, but I do appreciate the broadening experience that Blanton brings to our minds. I do wish there were more outreach programs to show how non-art/ humanities UT students can utilize the Blanton in creative ways, if there was anything that could be improved.