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The temperature in Austin, TX during May is a comfortable 75 degrees.  Highlights of Austin are below, but be sure and check out Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau (www.austintexas.org) for more information.
 
 
Austin Museum of Art  
(http://www.amoa.org)
Presents and organizes contemporary exhibitions of work by international, national and local artists.
 
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
(http://www.thestoryoftexas.com)
Features three floors of dynamic exhibits, a special effects Texas Spirit Theater, museum store and café and Austin's only IMAX theatre.
 
Texas State Capitol Visitors Center
(http://www.tspb.state.tx.us)
Housed in the historic General Land Office Building, the center details Texas history through exhibits and videos.
 
Texas Governor's Mansion   
(http://www.governor.state.tx.us/mansion)
Texas' premier historic home has been the official residence of Texas governors since 1856. Free tours available; reservations required.
 
Texas State Capitol  
(http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/spb/plan/tours.htm)
The granite Texas statehouse stands as a testament to the history of the Lone Star State. Free, guided tours