Arts & Culture

Bastrop County’s art and culture scene is anything but ordinary. From live music to live-performance theaters, you’re sure to discover inspiration and creativity in each of our cities. There are seven museums in Bastrop County, an art center with events of its own, plus numerous galleries, shops and studios. Here in Bastrop County, you can even create your OWN masterpiece!


Smithville Heritage Society

Smithville

602 Main Street, Smithville, TX

830-839-4080

The mission of the Smithville Heritage Society is to preserve, protect and educate Smithville’s rich history. Archives open Tuesday mornings, 10 a.m. to Noon, or…

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Terra Firma Studios

Other Communities

161 Shady Oaks Loop, Cedar Creek, TX

512-481-1923

Terra Firma Studios is a glass and metal art studio owned and operated by Aly Winningham. Specializing in mixed media custom mosaic work, Aly also…

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Texas Halloween History Museum

Smithville

149 Split Rail Lane, Smithville, Texas 78957

512-658-7996

Located at Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park just south of Bastrop, Texas, learn some fun history and spooky entertainment at the Texas Halloween History Museum….

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The Clever Tiger

Elgin

32 N Main St. Elgin, TX, 78621

The Clever Tiger is an art studio and gallery in historic downtown Elgin, TX featuring art from local Central Texas artists. This working studio offers…

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Toads in Town Hunt

Bastrop

904 Main Street
Bastrop, Texas 78602

(512) 303-0904

Complete the Toads in Town scavenger hunt for a great family-friendly adventure. See if you can spot these fun little creatures and help tell their story…

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Tour of Bastrop County Museums & Other Interesting Sites

Bastrop
Cedar Creek
Elgin
McDade
Paige
Rockne
Smithville

Enjoy the rich history in Bastrop County as featured by our 10 historical museums, including a Halloween Park and a Dinosaur Park nature trail! And…

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Vibe Tribe

Bastrop

1105 Main Street, Bastrop TX

(512) 496-7481

Vibe Tribe features 30+ local Austin and Bastrop artists brought to you by Foxy Flight. We are a family of artists that live to create…

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