Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

This state-of-the-art museum features exhibits and interactive experiences that trace Texas history from before European exploration to the early 1970s. A 400-seat IMAX® Theatre features 2-D and 3-D films. The Texas Spirit Theater's "Star of Destiny" presentation is a brief history of the Lone Star State, including three-dimensional images, special lighting and sound effects, as well as shaking seats as visitors witness a gusher from a Texas oil derrick and the takeoff of a Saturn V rocket. Visit Web site for IMAX Theatre show times. Corner of MLK Blvd. and Congress Ave. Underground parking garage available; call the museum for information on where to park buses, RVs and other large vehicles. Admission fee for museum, free for children under 5. A separate admission charge is required for both the IMAX and Texas Spirit Theaters. For information, call or visit the web site.