The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry


September 18, 2026 – January 17, 2027

HOST: Laura Lit at Jones Center


September 18, 2026 - January 17, 2027

Mural by Manik Raj Nakra: Man Who Fell to Earth


December 8, 2023 – Present

HOST: Laura Lit at Laguna Gloria


April 23, 2026 – January 17, 2027

Tom Friedman at The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

The Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park

At Laguna Gloria
Ongoing

Jim Hodges at The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center

Jim Hodges: With Liberty and Justice for All (A Work in Progress)

At Jones Center in Downtown
Ongoing

Upcoming Events

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Second Saturdays Are for Families

Believe It or Not

Sept 12 (Sat) | 10A–2P

Laguna Gloria

At The Contemporary Austin things are not always as they appear (have you seen Ai Weiwei’s Iron Tree Trunk?). Create your own thaumatrope, then make a magic wand and catch magic tricks by Bonzo Crunch!

Shop At the Contemporary End of Summer Sale

Sept 16–27 | Museum Hours & Online

Shop at The Contemporary

Summer may be winding down, but we’re giving it a proper send-off. Enjoy 15% off everything in the Shop at The Contemporary—and 25% off for members.

Member Preview

The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry and HOST: Laura Lit

Sept 18 (Fri) | 6:30–8P

Jones Center

Celebrate the opening of The Contemporary Austin’s fall 2026 exhibitions with a special preview just for Members