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Thinkery
Science Museum
Austin
"so many fun activities for kids of every age in the museum"(9 Tips)
"Really cool place, had a blast with my nephew!"(4 Tips)
"Check out the water room - the kids love it."(2 Tips)
"playground right outside and the pond"(2 Tips)
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Pamela BennettDecember 2, 20132.5 hours and still didn't see it all. Bring spare clothes as the water play options and art area could get messy if that's your kid (or you). Looking forward to returning!
Paul O'BrienJanuary 3, 2014Bring snacks and a shirt to change kids. Excited for this place but it's half as big as it should be so the space in which to eat is a few tables and a vending machine.- Lia KoutelouSeptember 22, 2017There are so many fun activities for kids of every age in the museum, my son loves it! And the neighborhood is awesome. Great area to spend time with your family!
Simon MFebruary 25, 2015Take a change of clothes for the kids (and socks for you!) if you play in the water exhibit! Amazing attention to detail - incredible place to take the kids! Would go back. A lot.
Roberto Bruder AguiarNovember 1, 2016What an awesome Kids Museum. I wish Dallas had an option like this one. My kids had a blast!
Sam MelnickJanuary 15, 2016Great interactive exhibits. They hold Thinkery 21 once a month for people 21 and older. Really fun!
Tim RobertsonNovember 27, 2013Excellent place! They have aprons and crocs for the water activities, a place to eat your own snacks and a ton of cool exhibits!
Kevin MorrisNovember 27, 2013Fantastic place for the kids to explore - great combination of fun and learning. Be sure to check out the water experiments on the 2nd floor
Jenn 🌺 SDecember 22, 2017My 2 year old has a blast exploring everything but his favorite is the giant water table. Bring an extra set of clothes!!- Fantastic, educational place to bring the kids. So much to do. Check out the water room - the kids love it.
Vicky SilvaFebruary 2, 2016Love the musical waterworks she loves getting all wet we wear shorts or skirts from now on.
Jordan CantuJuly 21, 2017Tons of hands on activities for young children (and their grown ups) to participate in!
Kyle JamesJuly 19, 2016It's a little overpriced so try to go on a discount day - check their website for days! Fun exhibits but will only last you about 4 hours.
B PAugust 18, 2017Plenty of activities to keep the kiddos entertained. Staff was always present and constantly cleaning toys. Baby Boomers program on Saturday mornings is great for little ones.
Policarpo al FrescoAugust 6, 2023A great place for kids of all ages. There are activities for everyone, from the youngest toddlers to the older elementary school kids.
Santiago FisherApril 1, 2016Cool place to go with the kids. But you have to know where to park, you can usually use the garage nextdoor for free.
♓June♓ Muñoz NiblettJanuary 7, 2014Great place for the kiddos & parents!! Lots of great activities, exhibits, & an awesome outdoor playground. 👍👍- Jennifer RuizJuly 17, 2018Awesome children's museum & extremely interactive! I had a blast as a full grown adult
Amber GonzalezMay 25, 2014Not as great at the Houston Children's Museum by any means. It's much smaller with less engaging activities. However, it's cheaper & if you need things to do with a kid it will occupy about an hour.
Ruby MartinezDecember 8, 2013Bring extra clothes...I garantee your kids will get wet and the hand dryers take to long
- Courtney MaoAugust 2, 2015All the activities for the children, the playground right outside and the pond
MattersOfGrey.comDecember 28, 2013Parking near the entrance is tough, but there is a free parking garage on the north side of the building
Make sure you see the Light Lab and the water room. Too fun, even if you're not a kid!
Mike GansonSeptember 25, 2013Looks like alot of fun for the kids...I'm looking forward to bring my 7 yr old daughter when it opens.
Anastasiya BespamyatnovaMarch 9, 2014Come on community nights - Wed, 5-8 pm - much less crowded and more fun!!
James EasterlingFebruary 9, 2014Great for kids parties, grandparents to take their grandkids, and school field trips
Chasca MusicOctober 4, 2016Honestly a little underwhelmed. Neat gadgets to be sure but folks had hyped this up like it was as cool as a KISS concert. And $10 a pop?!
Every kid (3, 6, 9 y.o.) in the family enjoyed it! Coming back soon.
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"Drove all the way to Austin for this. Nice collection of artifacts. Very friendly docents. Nice restaurant with plenty of healthy food choices on 2nd floor. Imax theatre is re-opened."
Doug Murphy - 8.0
"Beautiful space! Dance studio is great for rehearsals. There's a theater and maybe the playground in back is part of it too?"
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"I’m not artsy but I pretend to be. The exhibits were thought provoking & imaginative. I love the 3d hanging orbs & singing organ. Only complaint is few displays & over quickly. Fun stuff!"
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