Bastrop Museum and Visitor Center Named Finalist
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Bastrop Museum and Visitor Center Named Finalist in Austin Community’s Choice Awards
Bastrop, TX — July 17, 2024 — The Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center, a small, but mighty museum in what is considered Texas’ most historic small town, announces its selection as one of the top three finalists in the prestigious Austin Community’s Choice Awards. This recognition places the Bastrop Museum ahead of renowned institutions such as the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and the Blanton Museum of Art, both located in Austin. The winners of the awards will be announced on September 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Austin
The Austin Community’s Choice Awards program, which recognizes over 480 businesses and organizations, relies heavily on community participation. It begins with public nominations, followed by a voting round that determines the top finalists and winners from the five highest-nominated candidates in each category.
Nicole DeGuzman, Executive Director of the Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center, expressed her gratitude and excitement for the honor: "We are incredibly humbled and thrilled to be recognized as a top finalist in the Austin Community’s Choice Awards. This achievement reflects the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and the unwavering support of our community. We look forward to continuing our mission of preserving and sharing Bastrop’s rich history with all who visit."
In addition to this accolade, the Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center has been honored by the Texas Historical Commission with the statewide Excellence in Museums award earlier this year. The Texas Historical Commission awards committee praised the museum as the anchor facility in Bastrop’s historic downtown, attracting over 14,000 visitors annually and preserving more than 18,000 artifacts. The museum hosts numerous public events, including the Music in the Museum concert series, the Yesterfest pioneer celebration, the Lost Pines Holiday Homes Tour, and the Lost Pines Historic Homes Symposium.
The Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center is not only a repository of local history but also a hub for community engagement. With its comprehensive research facilities, dedicated staff, and a blend of permanent and rotating exhibits, it serves as an exemplary model of what a community-focused museum can achieve.
For more information about the Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center, please call 512-303-0057.
Photo credit: Bastrop County Historical Society
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