Elisabet Ney Museum

The Elisabet Ney Museum is the former studio and home of German sculptor Elisabet Ney. It is located at 304 E 44th St, Austin, TX 78751. It displays a diverse collection of her works and engages the public through exhibitions and educational programs. The museum also features a Digital Collections section, which includes correspondence, artifacts from museum exhibitions, and a permanent sculptural collection. See page

Ney’s 2.5-acre property was once open fields and a Texas prairie landscape. It was later surrounded by the thriving urban area of Hyde Park. The studio, known as Formosa, was built in 1892 and later added onto. It was approached via a crushed-stone carriage drive from East 44th Street.

Currently, the Ney Museum features photography and multimedia artwork, as well as film screenings. The museum has also begun a Landscape Restoration project, in which it plans to restore 2.5 acres of adjacent prairie grassland. This will enable the museum to better present Ney’s life and artistic legacy. Our website

The Elisabet Ney Museum is one of the oldest museums in Texas. The museum was founded by Ney’s friends after her death in 1907. The museum is open to the public Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on Sundays, the museum is open from noon to 5:00 p.m.

The Elisabet Ney Museum presents a new exhibit on November 10. Entitled “The Bathing of the Sphinx,” the exhibition includes mysterious video projections and sculptural installations. The museum will host an opening reception for the public on November 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The exhibition will run until January 15.

Ney was a classically trained sculptor who moved to Texas from Europe. Her works are well known, including life-sized marble figures of biblical and literary figures. After she returned to Texas, Ney accepted a commission to create statues of Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin. Today, the Elisabet Ney Museum is a memorial to her life and impact on the art world in Texas.

In addition to her works, the museum features historical content. The museum is a founding member of the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program, which preserves historic art studios and homes. The museum also hosts a variety of artistic events. Guests can see her Neoclassical works, as well as her personal art. The museum’s permanent collection will inspire visitors of all ages.