About City Hall
Reflecting Austin’s natural beauty, Austin City Hall is a unique landmark gateway to Austin City government. The building and plaza serve as a gathering place for public discourse and community collaboration with informality, friendliness, environmental sensitivity and innovative technology.
Built of Texas limestone and sitting on the site of a once-raucous 19th Century bordello district, Austin’s copper-clad City Hall is as unique as the community it serves.
The following key concepts were integrated into the design:
- Reflects Austin’s culture
- Accessibility
- Unique to Downtown
- Playful and unconventional
- Environmental focus
- Technology focus
- Iconic, like the Capitol
- Government transparency
Contact Information
Address
301 W. 2nd St., Austin, Texas
Hours of Operation
The doors of the City Hall open at 7:45 a.m. Mon-Fri. The doors close to the public at 5 p.m. unless attending a public meeting or City sponsored scheduled event. Access to other areas of the building is typically not allowed until 9 a.m. The building is not open to the public on the weekends.
Parking
Entry to the parking garage is located on the Guadalupe Street side of City Hall. Parking for people with business in City Hall is complimentary by validation. Validation will also be provided to City employees who are conducting business at City Hall and those participating in public-facing events conducted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, such as City Council, Board and Commission meetings held at City Hall.
Gallery Tours
Access to the People’s Gallery is limited to pre-scheduled tours by Austin Public Library. Please email lib.exhibits@austintexas.gov for information about signing up for a tour.
Meeting Schedule
The People's Gallery
The City of Austin is proud to present the People’s Gallery at City Hall. This free, annual exhibition is designed to showcase regional artists and to encourage public dialog, understanding, and enjoyment of visual art. View a PDF of the recent People's Gallery here.