The French Legation Museum, the oldest frame building in Austin and the only one in town remaining from the Republic of Texas era, celebrates an exhibit on the history of the house and grounds which opened on May 1, 1998. The new exhibit is located in the Carriage House and features facts about the Native Americans in the area, the French in Texas, the Republic of Texas era and family life on the Frontier. This history is told largely through old photographs, maps and artifacts found on the grounds.
All text is now bi-lingual in both French and English.
In addition to the new exhibit, the museum, featuring nineteenth century antiques from both France and the United States, and the French kitchen, the only known reconstruction in the United States, are open for visitors. The French Legation Museum is a non-profit organization owned by the State of Texas and run by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. It is located at 802 San Marcos Street, one block east of IH-35 off of 7th Street. Special thanks is to be given to AccuGraphics, Inc. for their help in underwriting the exhibit. All rights reserved.