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Visit our events calendar for information on upcoming workshops, films, and other museum programs. Visit The Contemporary from Home to enjoy virtual tours of the grounds and sculptures at Laguna Gloria.
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria. 83 reviews. #55 of 576 things to do in Austin. Art Museums. Open now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. The Contemporary Austin reflects the spectrum of contemporary art through exhibitions, commissions, education, and the collection.
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Laguna Gloria was built in 1916 by an amazing woman named Clara Driscoll. Clara was a world traveler who loved Italy especially, so she styled her new home as an Italian villa. Laguna Gloria was a socialite’s paradise in its youth, hosting international dignitaries and politicians, as well as many friends. Romantically, party goers often arrived by...
Laguna Gloria is home to unique art. “New Works”by Texas artist Michael Menchaca is being housed through February 17, 2013 in the Gatehouse Gallery at Laguna Gloria. In the villa itself, artists Ann Tarantino and Bethany Johnson are turning heads with their creativity. Ann Tarantino has used washable ink to decorate the walls of Laguna Gloria with ...
For your first visit to Laguna Gloria, I recommend that you take a docent-guided tour. Tours are only offered twice a week: at 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday. I narrowly missed the tour on my visit (I didn’t realize they’re given so infrequently), but I hear that they’re wonderful and give a lot of interesting insight into Clara Driscoll’s story. As I...
As far as the practical nitty-gritty goes, you’ll get to Laguna Gloria by taking 35th Street west until it dead-ends. It’s just beyond the turn-off for Mt. Bonnell and it’s right beside Mayfield Park. Seriously, this amazing paradise is in the middle of Austin! You can enjoy the Laguna Gloria grounds for free. A small admission is charged to see th...
Jul 28, 2022 · The entire museum is outdoors, and a trail extending out from the back door of the visitors center leads you through an alluring circuit of contemporary art. The diverse exhibits include works from local, national and international artists. The time to complete the circuit ranges between 30 minutes to an hour.
Laguna Gloria has been an art museum since 1961. The main museum collection moved to the Jones Center on Congress Avenue. But the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park is still at Laguna Gloria. This Laguna Gloria Austin Review follows a typical visitor path through this sculpture park.
3 days ago · 3809 W. 35th St., Austin, TX 78703. Telephone: (512) 458-8191. Visit Website. Details. About. Beautifully landscaped grounds and historic villa on Lake Austin. Site of The Contemporary Austin art museum and Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park. View Map. Amenities. Get A Free. Visitors Guide.
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