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French Legation State Historic Site, Austin
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About French Legation State Historic Site
French Legation State Historic Site preserves one of Austin's oldest houses, opened in 1841 as home and diplomatic outpost for the French chargé d'affaires to the Republic of Texas. Visitors explore the main house rooms, including the bedroom and living areas. The museum features cooking demonstrations in the kitchen, offering insight into daily life during early settlement. The grounds remain accessible throughout the day, while the museum operates during designated hours. Guided tours, school tours, and group tours provide deeper context about Texas settlement and the neighborhood's development. The site documents French-Texan relations through its preserved architecture and furnishings, allowing visitors to experience how diplomats and their households lived during the Republic era.
Tickets, prices & hours
- Adult
- $7
- Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder
- $6
- Child (6-17)
- $4
- Child (5 and under)
- Free
- Family (2 adults & 1 child)
- $14a group
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, Grounds: 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Museum: 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Prices and hours quoted from thc.texas.gov · read on . Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.
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Children 5 and Under Free
Free admission for children age 5 and under
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