Business Hours
ClosedMonday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Golden Mean
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2210 S 1st St G, Austin, TX 78704, USA Get directions
Tucked into the South 1st Street stretch of the 78704 neighborhood, Golden Mean blends a gift shop, art gallery, and home goods store under one roof, leaning toward the kind of small-batch and locally made pieces South Austin is known for. Keep in mind it keeps short midweek hours, so it's worth checking the day before you go.
Gift ShopArt GalleryHome Goods Store
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