Thinkery

We're the new Austin Children's Museum. Where science smiles.

8 / 10
340
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  • Phone

    (512) 469-6200

  • Website

    thinkeryaustin.org

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  • Type

    Science Museum

Address

1830 Simond Ave Austin , TX 78723 United States

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Wi-Fi Free

Comments / 47


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Pamela Bennett

2.5 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'Brien

Bring 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 Koutelou

There 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 M

Take 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 Aguiar

What an awesome Kids Museum . I wish Dallas had an option like this one. My kids had a blast !

Sam Melnick

Great interactive exhibits . They hold Thinkery 21 once a month for people 21 and older. Really fun!

Tim Robertson

Excellent place! They have aprons and crocs for the water activities , a place to eat your own snacks and a ton of cool exhibits !

Jenn 🌺 S

My 2 year old has a blast exploring everything but his favorite is the giant water table. Bring an extra set of clothes !!

Melanie Collins

Fantastic, educational place to bring the kids. So much to do. Check out the water room - the kids love it.

Rachel Donovan

Great museum . If you have littler ones check out the baby bloomer hours.

Kevin Morris

Fantastic place for the kids to explore - great combination of fun and learning. Be sure to check out the water experiments on the 2nd floor

Jordan Cantu

Tons of hands on activities for young children (and their grown ups) to participate in!

Vicky Silva

Love the musical waterworks she loves getting all wet we wear shorts or skirts from now on.

Kyle James

It'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 P

Plenty 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 Fresco

A great place for kids of all ages. There are activities for everyone, from the youngest toddlers to the older elementary school kids.

Santiago Fisher

Cool 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 Niblett

Great place for the kiddos & parents!! Lots of great activities , exhibits , & an awesome outdoor playground . 👍👍

Jennifer Ruiz

Awesome children's museum & extremely interactive! I had a blast as a full grown adult

Ruby Martinez

Bring extra clothes ...I garantee your kids will get wet and the hand dryers take to long

Amber Gonzalez

Not 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.

MattersOfGrey.com

Parking near the entrance is tough, but there is a free parking garage on the north side of the building

Courtney Mao

All the activities for the children, the playground right outside and the pond

Anne Linton

So much fun for the imagination and beyond!

Lisa Reid

Make sure you see the Light Lab and the water room . Too fun, even if you're not a kid!

Mike Ganson

Looks like alot of fun for the kids...I'm looking forward to bring my 7 yr old daughter when it opens.

MattersOfGrey.com

Lots of fun areas for kids of every age to play

Jasmine RaShae

Super cool! Adults & kids will enjoy this place

Rachel Gagnon

Really cool place, had a blast with my nephew!

Claudia Hernandez

They have a lot of interactive activities for the kids.

Anastasiya Bespamyatnova

Come on community nights - Wed, 5-8 pm - much less crowded and more fun!!

Noa Levy

Can't wait for this amazing children's museum to open!

James Easterling

Great for kids parties, grandparents to take their grandkids, and school field trips

Jody McDonnell

The lockers are $1. Just do it.

Chasca Music

Honestly 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?!

Elena Overlander

Every kid (3, 6, 9 y.o.) in the family enjoyed it! Coming back soon.

Matthew Fahnert

Great place, my daughters loved it.

Chris Patten

Great exhibits and tons to do!

Alvaro

Great place for toddlers

Andres Millan

Fantastic place for kids!!

Courtney Mao

All the kid activies

Luis Cifuentes

The animation workshop was the girls favorite.

Christopher Clearman

Awesome! Happy Birthday Emily!

Craig Steelman.com

Play the hydraulophone

Rachel Fowler

Only about 2 hours of entertainment for us

Justin Girdler

Avoid during Spring Break... If you can.

Doris Sanlucar

Muy divertido para pequeños y adultos

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