Hours & Admission

Advanced ticket reservations are available. Walkups welcomed. Both Contemporary Austin locations are free for all visitors on Thursdays. With your ticket to visit one location, you will also receive access to visit the other location free of charge within seven days!

Your admission helps The Contemporary Austin mount an ambitious exhibition schedule and fund education and public programs for children, teens, and adults.
 
LAGUNA GLORIA
Advanced tickets encouraged
Wednesday, 9A—3P
Thursday, 9A—9P
Friday through Sunday, 9A—3P
Free admission all day on Thursdays!

 
JONES CENTER ON CONGRESS AVENUE
Advanced tickets encouraged
Wednesday, 12—9P
Thursday through Sunday, 12—6P
Free admission all day on Thursdays!

MEMBERS FREE
ADULTS $10
SENIORS $5
UNDER 18 FREE
MILITARY (w/ID) FREE
STUDENTS/EDUCATORS (w/ID) $5
MUSEUMS FOR ALL (with EBT card and a photo ID) FREE
 
Join as a member or renew your membership today to enjoy free admission to the museum.

Museum members receive free adult admission:

• Individual level (1 adult)
• Dual level (2 adults)
• Supporter and Advocate levels (4 adults)
• Collector, Patron, Ambassador, Leader, and Trustee levels (6 adults)

We are proud to honor North American Reciprocal Memberships, Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Memberships, and Texas Reciprocal Memberships. Please email [email protected] to reserve a ticket with your reciprocal membership.
 
HOLIDAY CLOSURES
New Year’s Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
 
A note to photographers: Please check-in at the Visitor Center near the main gate. A photography fee and advance booking are required for all professional photography sessions. Please book in advance and pay the fee if any of the below apply to you:

• You are shooting portrait, posed, or formal people photography.
• You are shooting photos using approved equipment, such as tripods, lights, and props.

Photography sessions may be booked in advance at thecontemporaryaustin.org/photosession.

For the safety of the art on view, drone photography is not allowed at either museum location.

Drop-in Tour Program

The Contemporary Austin’s Visitor Engagement team is ready to guide you through the unique settings at each of our locations – Jones Center and Laguna Gloria – and share some interesting facts about each site’s history and current art on view.

The drop-in tours are free with museum admission, and The Contemporary Austin is free on Thursdays!

Please visit our Events page for the dates and times of upcoming drop-in tours!

The tour taking place during Thursday’s extended evening hours at Laguna Gloria will feature solar-powered lanterns from our Shop to pave the way.

To schedule a group tour of 10 or more please email us at [email protected].

Digital Guide to the Museum

Enhance your visit to The Contemporary Austin and engage with our exhibitions and programs from anywhere using our new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.

Featuring exhibition guides, audio commentary, and additional resources, explore more ways to enjoy The Contemporary by downloading the app today!

Visitor Guidelines & Safety

Please read the below carefully and enjoy your visit!

• Please refrain from touching all artwork, unless noted as interactive
• Practice good hygiene and cover coughs and sneezes
• Bring reusable water bottles and refreshments to Laguna Gloria, as needed, or order from our on-site café, Spread & Co. Refreshments are not permitted in the Jones Center galleries.
• Avoid visiting if you or anyone in your group are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive within 14 days
• Restrooms and hand sanitizer will be available to visitors.
• Shop at The Contemporary is open at both museum locations. A selection of what we offer is also available on our online shop. All sales directly support the museum and museum members receive 10% off all Shop purchases!
• The museum is open rain or shine. If you need to cancel your reservation, please call 512 458 8191 or email [email protected]. Please note you must cancel your timed admission tickets 24 hours ahead of your visit for a full refund. Tickets may not be transferred to another party or date, unless in the case of inclement weather.

Directions & Visiting Tips: Jones Center

• The Jones Center is located at 700 Congress Avenue, at the corner of 7th Street and Congress Avenue in the heart of downtown Austin.
• We encourage the use of public transportation, and the Jones Center is conveniently located on a number of downtown bus routes. Plan your trip with Capital Metro.
• Parking is available at paid street meters, as well as nearby commercial garages and lots. Two nearby options are: One American Center, 600 Congress Ave. (entrance off of 7th St. between Colorado and Congress); Omni Austin Hotel, Downtown Parking Garage, 700 San Jacinto Blvd. at 8th St. (entrance off Brazos and 8th St.). More info about downtown parking including a map of parking garages can be viewed here.
• ADA accessible parking is available throughout downtown Austin.
• The Jones Center galleries are stroller friendly and wheelchair accessible. Please use care when navigating the galleries. Depending on the fragility of artwork in an exhibition, oversize strollers may need to be stored at the Reception Desk. Please check in at the Reception Desk with questions or for assistance.
• Food and drink are not permitted in the Jones Center galleries.
• Service animals are welcome at the Jones Center.
• Concealed or open weapons and firearms (including handguns) are not allowed at the Jones Center. Sharp implements are not permitted in the galleries.
• Bags larger than 12 x 18 x 3 inches are not permitted in the galleries.
• Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is not permitted inside any of our buildings, or within 20 feet of a doorway or outdoor sculpture. Smoking is also prohibited on the Moody Rooftop at the Jones Center on Congress Avenue.

Directions & Visiting Tips: Laguna Gloria

• Directions to The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria, 3809 West 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703: From Mopac (Loop 1) head north from downtown. Exit at 35th Street and turn left (West). Follow 35th St. until it ends. You will pass Camp Mabry, Mayfield Park and Mt. Bonnell Road. The entrance is on the left at 3809 W. 35th St.
• Service animals are welcome at Laguna Gloria. Additionally, leashed pets may accompany guests on the Laguna Gloria grounds. Please keep all pets away from the sculptures and be respectful of the wildlife and ecology of the site.
• Please note our ADA-accessible pathways, as marked on our map of the grounds, includes the newly-constructed ADA-accessible ramp. Check-in at the Visitor Center for help planning your route, or call 512-458-8191 with any questions ahead of your visit.
• Limited public parking is available on West 35th Street. Parking is not permitted along the stone wall on the north side of West 35th Street between Mount Bonnell Road and Westwood Country Club's service driveway or at neighboring Mayfield Nature Preserve. ADA accessible parking is available on the grounds of Laguna Gloria. Please see the gate attendant for assistance or email [email protected].
• Concealed or open weapons and firearms (including handguns) are not allowed at Laguna Gloria.

 
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Laguna Gloria Explore Guide (English)
Laguna Gloria Guía de Explora (Español)

Spread & Co. at Laguna Gloria

Tuesday through Sunday, 9A–3P
Thursday, 9A–8P (with happy hour specials)

Click here to pre-order your food or coffee!

Click here to book a picnic!

This outlet of the Rosedale eatery features a fresh and colorful menu, with items suited for eating on-site during your museum visit or taking to-go. Cheese boards perfect for a picnic, salads, sandwiches, coffee, beer, wine, and more!

Museum members will enjoy a 10% discount on all food and drink at Spread & Co.'s Laguna Gloria location!

Shop at The Contemporary

The Shop at The Contemporary is open during the museum’s open hours and is also available anytime online. Visit us here to start shopping today! All sales directly support the museum and museum members receive 10% off all Shop purchases!