Texas State History Museum

The Texas State History Museum, now known as the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, was designed to immerse visitors in the story of Texas through exhibits, artifacts, and educational displays. The building’s scale and architectural features presented unique challenges, including the construction of tall theatre walls, a large rotunda ceiling, and extensive acoustical treatments required for the museum’s IMAX theatre.
 
The project required detailed craftsmanship and careful coordination to achieve both visual impact and acoustic performance. With tall structural spaces and complex ceiling geometries, precision and sequencing were critical to maintaining safety and quality standards throughout construction.

MAREK partnered with Constructors & Associates to deliver the drywall assemblies, ceilings, and acoustical systems that define the museum’s interior spaces. Our team constructed the tall walls and integrated acoustical ceilings, baffles, and wall panels that contribute to the IMAX theatre’s exceptional sound experience.
 
The museum’s centerpiece, a multi-story gypsum rotunda ceiling, required extensive layout, framing, and finishing expertise to achieve the architect’s vision. The work was completed through close collaboration with the design and construction teams, ensuring that each element supported both the aesthetic goals and the building’s functional requirements.
 
The finished museum stands as one of Central Texas’s most visited cultural landmarks. Its craftsmanship, sound quality, and architectural character reflect MAREK’s attention to detail and commitment to delivering enduring public spaces that inspire learning and exploration.