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Discover the home of the “Messenger of the Alamo” in the heart of downtown Austin
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The Susanna Dickinson Museum presents "Broken, Not Shattered: A History of Trauma” - Part of the Austin Veterans Art Festival, this exhibit explores the history and realities of the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, while showcasing powerful artwork from veterans and their families with PTSD. Exhibit on display from October 2 - December 1, 2019.
HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS/TOURS
Bring the whole famiy (and pets, too!) and join the Brush Square Museums to bring in the holiday season! This FREE EVENT will be held on December 7th, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and will feature a performance by the Sunrise Homeless Choir, holiday crafts and treats, and adoptions and free tags from the Austin Animal Center.
The museum provides guided tours and programming that explores the rich and diverse history of Texas.
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Connecting learners of all ages to history
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Phone: 512-974-3830
Physical Address:
411 East 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Key Contact: Melissa Parr
Position: Site Coordinator
Open Hours:
- Open Wednesday - Sunday, Noon to 5 pm.
The O. Henry and Susanna Dickinson Museums' online collections database features photographs, digitized copies, and descriptions of the museums' objects and archives.
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