Museum
Austin History Center
810 Guadalupe St, Austin Texas 78768(512) 974-7480
Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, noon – 6:00 p.m.
Accessible facilities.
Established: 1955
Texas was once an independent country: After winning its independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas became its own country, known as the Republic of Texas. It existed as an independent nation for nine years before being annexed by the United States in 1845.