7 Museum and Gallery Exhibitions to See in Austin This Winter
Check out local exhibitions for art lovers, music fans and history buffs
![Gustavo Medeiros Anaya, Pictografía 60, del I Portafolio de arte boliviano [Pictography 60, from the I Portfolio of Bolivian Art], 1988, twelve-color screenprint, 22 1/16 × 33 7/8 in., Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin, Gift of Barbara Duncan, 1994 © Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin](https://tribeza.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Gustavo-Medeiros-Anaya-Pictografia-60-1024x760.jpg)
Explore Latin American Printmaking at the Blanton’s New ‘Paper Trails’ Exhibit
Rare print portfolios from Mexico, Brazil, Puerto Rico and more on view at the Blanton Museum beginning Dec. 20
Dive Into the New Year at Barton Springs Polar Bear Plunge
Celebrate the start of 2026 with a refreshing Austin tradition of plunging into the cool waters of Barton Springs Pool
Austin’s Best New Restaurants to Try Right Now
Whether you're looking for a new date-night plan or a laid-back neighborhood hang, these six openings are worth a spot on your list
New Apartment-Style Hotel Coming to Austin’s Rainey Street in January
ROOST Rainey to offer upscale, apartment-style hotel rooms in Paseo tower
Christmas Dining in Austin: Top Spots for Your Holiday Feast
Check out these local restaurants making Christmas celebrations easier with festive meals and holiday desserts
Austin’s Paramount and State Theatres Announce $65M Restoration and Renovation Project
Historic downtown venues set for major upgrades, expanded access and new community spaces beginning in 2026
Home Slice Pizza Turns 20: Austin’s Iconic South Congress Pizzeria Celebrates With Community Carnival
The beloved Austin pizzeria marks 20 years with the return of its neighborhood celebration, Carnival O’ Pizza
Best Films We Watched at Austin Film Festival
See seven of our favorites out of the fest and when they’ll be available to watch in theaters