French Legation Museum

802 San Marcos Street AustinTX78702
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French Legation Museum is located at 802 San Marcos St, Austin, TX. This business specializes in Museums & Galleries.
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Tips

Know Before You Go:
Be sure to check out the kitchen area, which has Native American artifacts that date back 9,000 years.
by Citysearch on March 16, 2014 from Citysearch
The Extras:
The French Legation Museum is a popular spot for weddings. The carriage house and 2.5 acres of surrounding gardens are breathtaking.
by Citysearch on March 16, 2014 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

A tour of the French Legation Museum provides a glimpse into the life of the French ambassador during the Republic of Texas. The grounds are also a beautiful spot for a picnic with mom on Mother's Day, surrounded by beautiful trees, an old carriage house a little bit of Texas history.
by Jennifer King on March 29, 2013 from Citysearch
Occupying 2 1/2 acres on a hilltop above downtown, this small museum with attractive grounds is a good place to pass the odd moment and explore Austin's French connection. The only difficulty is making sure that the moment falls within the museum's limited hours. The main attraction is the original house dating from 1841, the oldest surviving house in Austin still standing in its original...
by frommers on March 02, 2012 from frommers
On a hill overlooking downtown Austin, find a house that time forgot.:
In Short
Built in 1841, the Legation is the oldest standing building in Austin. It was originally the location for the first French ambassador to Texas during the early days of the Texas...
by by Contributor at Citysearch on November 30, 2006 from Citysearch

Information from the business

Nestled in a quiet, green corner of the bustling modern capital of the State of Texas, the French Legation was originally built in 1840-41 to be the residence of the chargé d'affaires who represented the government of France in the Republic of Texas.The Legation became the home of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Robertson in 1848, remaining in their family until 1949, when it was acquired by the State of...
by cityvoter on May 12, 2016 from cityvoter