Tucked in Hyde Park neighborhood, Elisabet Ney Museum is an older Austin home built by a famed sculptor. You learn the history of Austin and some art history at the same time!
Venerated as one of the oldest museums in Texas,it offers visitors a lovingly preserved glimpse into early Texas history and into the life of a creative and spirited woman who lived life passionately.
The 3M Half Marathon & Relay runs by the Ney Museum every January. It is the former studio of 19th-century sculptor Elisabet Ney and one of the oldest museums in Texas.