Elisabet Ney Museum

41 reviews

+1 (512) 458-2255

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The bookshelf she acquired thanks to Grape Nuts coupons!

She was hired to sculpt Ludwig II of Bavaria. Mad King Ludwig lived in the castle that inspired Disneyland's castle.

Elisabet slept on this cot at Formosa. No bed for her.

304 E 44th St

Austin, TX 78751

+1 (512) 458-2255

https://www.austintexas.gov

The Elisabet Ney Museum in Austin, TX is a historic site dedicated to preserving the legacy of renowned sculptor Elisabet Ney.

Visitors can explore the museum's collection of Ney's works and learn about her life and contributions to the art world.

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4.541 reviews

Frank W.

2/4/2024

I would recommend the Elisabet Ney Museum, "Formosa," which is Portugese for beautiful, not a reference to the island with disputed soveregnity. She was a sculptor from Munster, Westphalia, before...

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Boon C.

8/12/2024

Waco museum castle that renovated now. The outside of the cattle outlook is beautiful. The square shape makes the beauty of the look. Great for photo spot. The renovations already started when...

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Beverly M.

8/5/2023

Austin is still weird in some ways, and a giant nugget of its weirdness is sitting on 2.5 acres of Hyde Park in tribute to world renown sculptor, Elisabet Ney (pronounced "NAY"). This unusual...

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Keith B.

1/13/2023

Such a hidden gem! I am glad I did my research before coming to Austin , otherwise I would have missed this museum. The museum is small but very fascinating and worth a visit. Lots of Elisabeth...

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Rachel S.

12/29/2022

This is a quaint little museum to visit for a dose of feminism, Austin history, and art/sculpture--all at no cost to visitors! There are 3 floors containing rooms with Elizabet's sculptures, some...

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