Austin Museum Day

Join The Contemporary Austin on Sept 21 (Sun) at both the Jones Center and Laguna Gloria for special Austin Museum Day programming from 12–3P!

Admission is free.
Advanced reservations recommended.

Check out austinmuseums.org to see a list of participating venues across the city.

Jones Center

Get handy with woodworking and collage a postcard for your pen pal! These hands-on art making activities are inspired by our current exhibitions: The Canvas Can Do Miracles, Teddy Sandoval, and HOST: Raul De Lara.

Laguna Gloria

Design your own dye-it-yourself bandana and meet community partner Austin Youth River Watch. Plus, twist, stretch, and play through a sculpture-inspired yoga journey led by Amber Byfield of Wisdom at Play.

These family friendly drop-in yoga sessions are scheduled at 12:30P and 2P.

Visitors are encouraged to bring their own mat or towel.

Amber Byfield of Wisdom at Play is an author, yoga teacher, and creative integrator whose work invites people of all ages to more deeply connect to their emotions — and to one another. As a way to reach beyond the yoga studio, Amber published her first book, Jojo’s Heart Party, a picture book about welcoming our emotions as guests, illustrated by local artist Anna Kamburis. Amber delights in bringing mindfulness and social-emotional learning tools to people of all ages in a playful and accessible way, cultivating spaces of inclusion, creativity, growth, curiosity, open-hearted compassion, and mindfulness for everyone.

Austin Youth River Watch is an environmental education nonprofit that transforms and inspires youth through environmental education, community engagement, and adventure. We provide long-term, equity-centered programs for high school students from historically excluded communities, combining hands-on water quality testing, habitat restoration, and mentorship. By removing barriers like transportation, meals, and cost, we ensure all youth can connect with nature, build confidence, and grow as environmental leaders.

Filming & Photography Disclaimer

Please be aware the event is being filmed and photographed, and by entering the premises you consent to the possibility of your likeness being recorded for use in promotional materials.

If you prefer not to be filmed or photographed, please alert our team members.