Identifies as women-owned
Yes
Austin Museum of Popular Culture in Austin
Categories
Location on the map
Austin, Travis County, Texas, US
From the business
Highlights
Live performances
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
No
Amenities
Restaurant
No
Phone: +1 512-440-8318
Site: http://www.southpop.org/
Site: http://www.southpop.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:1–6PM
- Friday:Closed
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (80)
This is one of the best places I visited in Austin. A cultural landmark run by people who care immensely about the city and its music history. Probably the friendliest staff at any venue I have visited. Really, thank you so much for telling us your stories!
Mostly kind. Had a hard time talking to the staff and getting a polite response back. Although they were quirky and funny about it, there were still very rude, and I spent over $200 there. Constantly pestered with can I help you until Im ready to check out and it was like pulling teeth to get what I wanted from behind the counter. I would visit again for sure, the museum is awesome, just the people who work at the shop are rude.
What a great museum. The staff could not have been better. They made my experience very special, and they were helpful and informative beyond words. A must for all to see and experience.
The old Austin hip vibe runs deep here. Non-profit that shows local artists, including a lot of poster artists from the glory days of Armadillo, Soap Creek, and all the good old music venues of the 60s thru the 80s. There is a Memoriam Wall dedicated to past musicians and scenesters of the Golden Age of hip Austin.
The Planet K shop personal treat us rudely and told us to leave the store cause my son was carrying a small plastic toy on his pocket that he previously asked me to get for him and I told him yes , it was $2.95 so why not.. we were shopping still, not ready to pay yet, and all of a sudden a tall blonde lady told me: “your son had this in his pocket, you all gotta leave” I told her that I was going to pay for it and she kept saying “you all gotta leave” We left and didn’t purchased anything of course. We are from Mexico, I felt that she just assumed we were dishonest persons? Idk I just felt so humiliated. I’d understand her attitude if we try to leave the store without paying but we were still there. So disappointed.
One of my favorite places to view art and posters related to Old South Austin that I remember before the developers moved in and began changing Austin into a city that is becoming unrecognizable to me. But I digress. The museum has rotating exhibits and other events that are well worth checking out.
I liked the Easter bash in the courtyard but they let cats in and out. Most were left idling as drivers ran into the store and the cars blocked the only shady places to sit:(
While the exhibit they had was interesting, I fell they should devote at least half the space to their collection and the other 1/2 to rotating exhibit. Instead it was about 90% of the exhibit. I would have liked to see more of that they have.
One of the few true Austin spots left on s. Lamar, the pop museum is a trail of tears for musicians who made Austin what we know it to be today. Thank you Henry!
Strange Austin shrine-like ode toTexas musical artist. The headship Planet K is right next door as well as a mini postal station.
Was stopping by to get a replacement part for my vape pen. Had no idea what I was getting into. Like Alice in Wonderland down the rabbit hole...this place is a National Treasure.
Oddly, the See inside is actually a tour of the very cool outside environment of the SAPCC. But, the Street view, if you click on the building, will abruptly transport you to a 3D tour of the inside of the Center, where a show by photographer Ken Hoge is on display.
Its beautiful here with a well designed interior and exterior, most of the time I find museums boring but this one is the exception
Great hidden gem, the proprietor is extremely knowledgeable about the Austin music scene past and present.
We couldnt go in properly - they were preparing for a festival. But one of the guys showed us around and it was pretty awesome.
New Address!!!!! 6416 N Lamar , 78752I love this Place! Beautiful Eclecticism , visually stimulating, Awesomeness
A huge collection of photos of locally and internationally famous musicians. Austin has a lot of gems like this around.
Amazing collection of Austin culture and the people who built this city with Music, Art and Love!
A dedication to the culture of south Austin. If you havent stopped by visit an exhibit with drinks and music to follow. Remember the Armadillo.
A shrine to the underground music culture that is overshadowed by the new Austin. Relics of punk legends from Texas and other parts line the walls of this memorial to rock and Austin figures.
Awesome ecletric collection of music memorabilia from Austins bygone days...sweet...
Cool little walk with odes to Austin Icons that those that grew up here will know and be found of.
Local visual artists, older folks. Great art. Fun place
I love the artistic styles but I feel I wasnt enhanced enough to fully appreciate the atmosphere
Very small but very quirky with some really cool exhibits. Be sure to take visitors here.
The outside is awesome! The inside was not for us. Just do a drive by of the parking lot and leave it at that.
Lots of Austin memorabilia and pictures of iconic Austin musicians who are no longer with us.
Great little stop attached to my neighborhood planet K head shop.
Great stage live playing here awesome audiences. Austin vibe!!!
Fun and unique exhibits. The setting is very small, but the art speaks for itself.
Great people awesome people; full of info of wonderful art/pop culture
Best place to learn about Austins long history of fine arts and culture
Best place to truly learn about Austin music scene history
♥️🙏 fun stop to pay tribute to those we all adore
Great atmosphere and must checkout the Museum!
Great Music & Love the Artwork @Planet K Murals!
, really cool place great for kids check it out
Especially this month because feature is Esters Follies till Feb 28
Cool gallery of Austin musicians past
The place to go to see the art that made austin austintatious...
Even the parking lot is an artistic experience.
Love this place!
Walk in like you own the place or staff will be confused
Great art. Tons of learning with art history
Austin music history. You have to see it.
Awesome way to kill some time
Gotta put it on your places to visit in Austin.
Love this! Here is your Austin History!
Great place for art and music.
One of the last places that makes Austin what it was and is.
Its all here, Austin history redux
Outstanding muesem for those who care
Awesome place for an afternoon with family
Great music & people!!
This is not the address for this place anymore
Always important to south austinites
Great museum!
Fantastic venue!
Awesome!
This is very interesting.
Seems very demonic
The place is awesome
Meh
Outdoor memorial wall
Fantastic Art!
Very informative
A South Austin gem.
Very interesting
True Austin Culture
Very good
Total reviews rating 4.5
80 Reviews for Austin Museum of Popular Culture 2023:
Review №1
2018-02-14Weird AF.I went there looking for a music agency whos P.O. Box os located here...found this strange shop instead. Was not disappointed.Bought a vape pen -partially because I wanted to buy something from this place just to remind me of it, and partially because vape life. Neat little gizmo. Ran me $15.
Review №2
2019-12-14This Texas treasure is a cool place to see what pride Texas has in the talent that this state has wether born and raised here, or got here ASAP! Such a wonderful and wide array of talent that was lost, but never forgotten! Stop by and pay some respect, and when you get done Stop by Planet K and get something to take to the ol lady
Review №3
2019-03-12Alot of cool things to check out. Definitely a recommendation for Austin travelers.
Review №4
2020-02-23We couldn’t go inside bc apparently they have odd hours or are changing locations ?? we enjoyed the outside though
Review №5
2017-08-09Interesting place. I will need to go back to see what I missed while there.
Review №6
2019-02-23Loved visiting with my husband and our friends. We enjoyed our time listening to Stephen Doster. Well be back soon.
Review №7
2018-02-15Cool unexpected find. Head shop was a surprise.
Review №8
2019-06-08A South Austin tribute to the friends and notable people who have been instrumental in helping Austin become the city of compassion and the Live Music Capitol of the World. They may be gone, but they certainly are not forgotten. ♥️ Stop by and visit the museum, and look for live outdoor music performances. Seating is limited to so you will need to bring your own chair.
Review №9
2019-09-09Its amazing to stop & soak in the tributes to all of the famous south Austinites who have passed on. I was born & raised in S Austin yet still learned quite a lot by just stopping to read the tributes for 5 minutes. I highly suggest dropping by here to check it out!
Review №10
2019-01-11The best and hopefully not the last location that honors true old Austin.So happy to hear that some of the musical items from the Threadgills auction will find a home here!Adore this place & all of its staff.