See what art can do.
What's Happening
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Public Tour – In Creative Harmony: Three Artistic Partnerships
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Blanton All Day: Summer Dance Series – the Bachata Edition
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Public Tour – A Family Affair: Artistic Dynasties in Europe
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Summer Storytime 2025
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Public Tour – In Creative Harmony: Three Artistic Partnerships
Blanton All Day
Experience the Blanton at a full day of art and activities featuring storytime, art talks, picnics, & more.
B Scene: Into the Groove
Bust out the metallic and get into the groove—we’re partying like it’s 1985! This one-night-only retro revelry features live music by Urban Heat and Kathleen Turner Overdrive. Tickets now on sale!
On View & Upcoming
Blanton All Day: Summer Dance Series
Put on your dancing shoes for summer and learn to bachata, swing, and two-step at our monthly all-day events! All levels welcome.
Read our 2024 Impact Report
Record-breaking museum attendance demonstrates the importance of art for our Austin community and beyond.
Explore the Art
Austin
“Austin” is the culmination of Ellsworth Kelly’s seven-decade career and the only building he ever designed.
European art
The over 330 European paintings in the Blanton’s collection range from late 14th-century gilded panels to 19th-century landscapes.
Latin American art
The Blanton has one of the oldest and most comprehensive collections of modern & contemporary Latin American art in the country.
American art
The Blanton’s collection of modern & contemporary U.S. art includes works made using new or unexpected materials, such as Sonya Clark’s “Madam C. J. Walker.”
Prints & Drawings
The Blanton’s encyclopedic collection of 18,000 works on paper features examples from all the major printmaking centers in Europe and North America.
Membership
You’d make a great member! It’s a win-win: members enjoy free admission and support the arts in our community.
Learn
University
The Blanton welcomes students from all departments, colleges, and schools on UT’s campus — as well as Austin-area colleges and universities — to explore our galleries as an extension of their classroom learning.
