From April 16–September 21, Asia Society Texas will display the exhibition Hung Hsien:...
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All of the state humanities councils—including Humanities Texas—received notification that our federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities has been terminated, effective immediately. Read the full update and learn how you can help.
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This summer, Humanities Texas will conduct in-person teacher professional development institutes in Austin, Denton, Houston, and Lubbock.
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In February, Humanities Texas launched a new grant line for organizations based in counties of 45,000 residents or fewer. Rural Grants support organizations offering public humanities programs to rural communities throughout the state.
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On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Events that encourage celebration, reflection, and commemoration are being planned at national and statewide levels.
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Developed in partnership with Houston Public Media and Austin PBS, Texas Originals is a radio series profiling individuals whose life and achievements have had a profound influence upon Texas history and culture.
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4/27/2025
Humanities Texas and The Wittliff Collections will host an event in San Marcos with author Sarah Bird, who will speak about her award-winning photography book Juneteenth Rodeo.
4/2/2025
This summer, Humanities Texas will conduct in-person teacher professional development institutes in Austin, Denton, Houston, and Lubbock.
3/18/2025
Humanities Texas is pleased to introduce a new traveling exhibition, Soul Circuit: Juneteenth Rodeos in Texas.
2/12/2025
Online professional development workshops for Texas teachers from summer and fall 2024 are now available online.
2/1/2025
In February, Humanities Texas launched a new grant line for organizations based in counties of 45,000 residents or fewer.
Current Events
May 1-29, 2025
In the last decade, archeologists have made a number of fascinating new discoveries about...
May 3 - June 28, 2025
In the last decade, archeologists have made a number of fascinating new discoveries about...
May 15–August 13, 2025
From May 15–August 13, Austin Public Library will display the exhibition Roots Unveiled...
May 17, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
From 5:00–7:00 p.m. on May 17, San Jacinto Museum will hold the lecture "Brave Boy and a...
May 17, 2025
On May 17, Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Site will hold Bluff...
May 18, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
From 12:00–3:00 p.m. on May 18, Austin Public Library will hold an artist reception for the...
June 3–July 1, 2025
On June 19, 1865, General Orders No. 3, was issued in Galveston, announcing to the people...
June 28, 2025
On June 28, the George Washington Carver Museum will host the Austin African American Book...
June 28, 2025
On June 28, Log Cabin Village will hold a hands-one adobe workshop for kids aged 10–12 and...
October 6-November 1, 2025
In the last decade, archeologists have made a number of fascinating new discoveries about...
December 1 - 29, 2025
In the last decade, archeologists have made a number of fascinating new discoveries about...
January 10 - March 8, 2026
In the last decade, archeologists have made a number of fascinating new discoveries about...
March 14 - June 13, 2026
This exhibition presents photographs by renowned documentary photographer Russell Lee and...
March 22-April 17, 2026
In the last decade, archeologists have made a number of fascinating new discoveries about...
Humanities Around Texas
Early Downtown Abilene: 1880s–1910s, an exhibition at The Grace Museum through July 5, 2025.
Words and Wonder: Rediscovering Children's Literature, an exhibition at the Harry Ransom Center in Austin through August 17, 2025.
Texas Ceramics: From Land to Hand, an exhibition at The Witte Museum through February 8, 2026.
From Cow Trails to Highways: The Evolution of Transportation Out West, an exhibition at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock through September 2027.