The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

Sculpture museum · Camp Mabry

The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

Sculpture museum · Camp Mabry

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3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703

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The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria by null
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Nestled along Lake Austin, this contemporary art museum merges innovative outdoor installations with tranquil walking trails for a refreshing cultural escape.  

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3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703 Get directions

thecontemporaryaustin.org
@contemporaryatx

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3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703 Get directions

+1 512 458 8191
thecontemporaryaustin.org
@contemporaryatx
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Features

restroom
crowd family friendly
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom

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Feb 27, 2025

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"The Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria The Laguna Gloria campus of the Contemporary art museum, on the shores of Lake Austin, offersa wonderful blend of nature and human achievement (the museum has another location downtown). The Italianate villawas built following the original owner’s trip to Lake Como, Italy, more than a century ago. In addition to galleries, Laguna Gloria features an amphitheater for events and film screenings, an art school, and a sculpture garden. The museum hasexhibited works by artists such as Ai Weiwei, Anya Gallaccio, Nancy Holt, and many others. Itsgrounds simultaneously feel likea garden, a lakeside estate, and a barely tamed rain forest, with pieces ofsculpture almost hidden throughout."

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Very nice place! It was a good choice of placement for the lake was just in eye sight. Majority of art there were installations which I like personally the most. My favorite was “Looking Up,” by Tom Friedman which is the pinned tall aluminum man in the fountain area. A lot of the art was in the forest, and it was very relaxing and refreshing to go to an art museum that wasn’t indoors. Overall the experience was amazing, and they have an art school and summer camp for kids 4-17. I would suggest 10 out of 10 great place to go.

Erica Villarreal

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What a beautiful walk at sunset! The sculptures are AWEmazing and the trails and water views, just gorgeous! If you see this review one day, Jenny, thank you for the recommendation. You are such a beautiful person! Thank you for that way too brief but wonderful exchange when we were watching the peacocks. If you have an afternoon to do something in the Austin area, visit this place. You will not be disappointed!

Paul Delacruz

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October 2024 This was my first visit to the Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria and enjoyed it. I loved the walking trails though the woods and along Lake Austin seeing all the artwork in the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park. I was impressed by all of it including the grounds with the Driscoll Villa, Visitor Center/Shop, Art School and Spread and Co. Café. The only drawback is finding a parking spot along the street since there is no lot on site. However, I did plan my visit by seeing it during the week around lunchtime where easily found a spot and parking is free. It was very relaxing and peaceful felling you were away from the busy Austin city life. The staff was very friendly and like it so much I purchased a membership.

Emer Foley

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It’s a bit outside the main city so I didn’t know if I’d make it or if it would be worth the look but it must not be missed because it’s such an incredible sculpture park. Takes you through great views of the river and the sculptures themselves are perfectly integrated with gardens or wood trails. The art school on site is also such a pretty building.

Jonno Norton

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Absolutely incredible! I recommend to come on one of the free nights if you get the chance. We were in town for the weekend and found this beautiful gem and managed to get free admission too. Score! The grounds are perfectly manicured and it's generally a mansion on the lake with trails and sculptures everywhere. Think of it as an outdoor art museum.

Meme Urbane Photo

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The Contemporary - Laguna Gloria is an absolutely stunning venue! I recommend this place for my couples all of the time and I am just enamored with every bit of this place. Everywhere you turn there's a picturesque area, and it all photographs so beautifully. I definitely recommended it for your engagement session or wedding day, you will not be disappointed!

Dj Maxine

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Went on Free Museum Day, but honestly with how few pieces of Art they have I feel like it should be free everyday. The scenery itself is beautiful, nice place to go for a stroll and have a picnic. Nice cafe to have coffee and a meal, my family and I enjoyed the popsicles.

Lindsey

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It was a very picturesque place! The art was thought provoking and the landscape was gorgeous! Being next to the river was beautiful!