Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended sling Baby friendly restrooms? No — bring a changing mat Parking validation? — No need — big parking lot Did y’all know there’s a Greek Revival house in downtown Austin? The Neill-Cochran House has a fascinating history — it served as a school for the blind, a federalContinue reading “Neill-Cochran House Museum”
Category Archives: Arts & Culture
The Contemporary — Jones Center
Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended stroller Baby friendly restrooms? Yes Parking validation? No — paid street parking or nearby garages The Jones Center is a lovely little modern art museum in downtown Austin. It’s a part of the Contemporary Austin, which also includes Laguna Gloria (linked below) and an art school. The settingContinue reading “The Contemporary — Jones Center”
Wally Workman Gallery
Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended sling Baby friendly restrooms? No Parking validation? No — they have a small free lot with 3 spots or paid street parking Wally Workman Gallery is a 40 year old gallery space in the heart of Clarksville, and it’s the ideal bougie outing for you and that baby.Continue reading “Wally Workman Gallery”
Bullock Museum
Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended stroller Baby friendly restrooms? Yes Parking validation? Nope — they have a parking garage which is $10/day The Bullock Museum is the official state history museum, and it’s a beaut. It’s in a fancy building downtown which includes three floors of history, two theaters which show Texas movies,Continue reading “Bullock Museum”
Elisabet Ney Museum
Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended sling Baby friendly restrooms? No Parking validation? No — free street parking Did y’all know we have a castle in central Austin? Ok, that’s slightly misleading. There’s a castle-like historic home in Hyde Park which belonged to 19th century German sculptor Elisabet Ney. The building was her studioContinue reading “Elisabet Ney Museum”
Laguna Gloria
Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Definitely sling — NOT stroller friendly Baby friendly restrooms? Yes Parking validation? No — free street parking In case you weren’t aware, Art and Nature had a lovechild and named it Laguna Gloria. This sculpture park is stunning. It’s part of The Contemporary Austin, which also includes a modernContinue reading “Laguna Gloria”
Wonderspaces
Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended stroller Baby friendly restrooms? Yes – changing table in the family restroom Parking validation? No need — free parking lot out front Labor Day is meant to signify the end of summer, but Austin never gets that memo. It’ll stay comfortably in the high 80s/low 90s at leastContinue reading “Wonderspaces”
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Austin.baby is a resource for bougie adults who just happen to be parents. Maybe you’re new to Austin, new to parenting, a new parent who just moved to Austin, or not even a parent but your friend is and she’s visiting this weekend with her baby. You’re discerning about where you spend your time andContinue reading “About”
Austin Public Library – Central
Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended stroller Baby friendly restrooms? Yes – changing tables galore Parking validation? Sadly no — free for 1 hour in the garage, additional rates here If you find yourself wanting to cut back on the spending without compromising your bougie taste, then The Central Library is for you! It’sContinue reading “Austin Public Library – Central”
Blanton Museum of Art
Need to knows: Stroller or sling? Recommended stroller Baby friendly restrooms? Yes – changing table in the ladies Parking validation? Ish – they have a capped rate of $4 for the Brazos Street Garage Is anyone else anxious about going to a museum on the UT campus? I’ve been going out of my wayContinue reading “Blanton Museum of Art”
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