The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria, Art museum in Austin, United States
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria occupies an Italianate villa situated along Lake Austin, featuring indoor galleries and outdoor sculpture installations throughout its grounds.
Clara Driscoll and Hal Sevier constructed the villa in 1916, drawing inspiration from Lake Como in Italy, before Driscoll donated the property as a museum in 1943.
The museum maintains a diverse program of contemporary art exhibitions, sculpture displays, and educational initiatives through The Art School that serves the Austin community.
Visitors can explore both the historic villa and The Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park, which displays rotating contemporary art installations across 14 acres of grounds.
The property combines elements of early 20th-century Texas architecture with modern art installations, while preserving the original terraced gardens designed by Clara Driscoll.
Location: Texas
Location: Austin
Architectural style: revivalism
Part of: The Contemporary Austin
Address: 3809 W 35th Street 78703
Phone: +15123236380
Website: http://thecontemporaryaustin.org/lagunagloria
GPS coordinates: 30.31222,-97.77417
Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:47
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