The best arts & culture spots in Georgetown

“Need a reset that doesn’t involve I-35? Historic Downtown Georgetown hands you gorgeous Victorian facades, indie shops, and legit eats, plus an easy self-guided walking tour so you can play history nerd between coffee stops. Take a lap this week and remember why you live here.”

From the Georgetown newsletter, August 7, 2026

“If your week needs a shot of delightful oddity, Museum of the Weird delivers with shrunken heads, the fabled Fiji mermaid, Bigfoot lore, and a photo op with a giant gorilla, all wrapped in classic dime museum vibes that make Austin, well, Austin.”

From the Austin newsletter, August 3, 2026

“If cabin fever hits this week, let them roam an immersive indoor world where imagination does the heavy lifting.”

From the Round Rock newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Exhibits, IMAX films & educational experiences aim to tell & interpret the story of Texas.”

“Contemporary museum dedicated to promoting Texas-based artists, plus regular events.”

“Exhibits include a Texas Pterosaur skeleton hung from the ceiling & a giant blue cut topaz jewel.”

“Venue spotlighting Mexican & Latino art & host of an annual Day of the Dead festival & parade.”

“Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculptures.”

“Free museum of local history in an old bank, featuring exhibits on the area, plus a gift shop.”

“Interactive kids' museum with science exhibits, art, indoor & outdoor play spaces & story time.”

“Exhibition of Charles Umlauf's works with an outdoor collection of touchable bronze sculptures.”

“Museum filled with perspective-changing rooms, optical illusions, and mind-boggling installations.”

“Museum at Camp Mabry with a large collection of military vehicles, plus exhibits on Texas conflicts.”

“Custom-design rugs and decor on your own at this workshop where you can also create whipped-cream clay designs.”