Austin Children's Museum
(512) 472-2499
201 Colorado St
(at Second St.)
Austin,
TX
78701
30.2647
-97.7454
Neighborhood: Downtown
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In Short
Youngsters (and their parents) enjoy a tactile experience with art, science and the global community. Permanent exhibits include Austin Kiddie Limits, which introduces children to Texas music and serves as stage for year-round live performances. The water-themed Splish teaches kids about marine life before they turn trash into art at the Creation Station. Brainteasers offer problem solving through observation and logical thinking. The Rising Star Ranch focuses on developing the motor and social skills for children under two.
User Reviews
mllssa
August 13, 2008
Ok, the parking, or lack off is terrible. But the museum it's self is pretty amazing. My sons love this place, and they have been coming here for years. It can get a little crowded on the weekends, so I tend to avoid the crowd. They have baby/toddler only days where they restrict the museum to childrne under 3. If you call ahead they will warn you about any large groups scheduled to come. They also have some of the best day camos in town.
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amlinatx
June 26, 2008
I recently took my three-year-old niece to the Austin Children's Museum, and I practically had to drag her away at the end of our visit. The museum has great exhibits that feature math, science and enginnering, among other things. It also has a great Austin feel, with exhibits like Austin Kiddie Limits where kids can perform on a mini-Austin City Limits stage. The Tinkerer's Workshop upstairs is a great place for kids to design and construct with mini-tools and crafts made just for them. All of the activites are designed with kids and adults in mind, so you get to learn with your child. The current exhibit downstairs is all about sound, so get ready to hear loud drums, echos, and makeshift instruments . All in all, a fun learning experience for us both. Parking is difficult downtown, so I suggest taking a bus if you can. Also, on Tuesdays the museum does not allow group tours, so it will be much less crowded in the galleries for individual families.
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SantoshT
June 24, 2008
This is not a good place for people of any age. It is very cluttered, very noisy, very dirty and I cannot believe they charge $5.50 for that experience. Fortunately, we went on a Sunday around 4 when admissions were free and so was parking. I am not sure why they have a Children's Museum in the downtown area because getting there is a pain and parking is very hard to find. Navigating between one way streets and always-under-construction areas (not just Austin but any big city) it seems like a waste of good real estate space to me. Once inside you will be greeted with a mental institution(ish) ambiance but be brave and move on because its too late to back out now. Once you see the claustrophobic settings you will wonder who came up with this stupid design (no they don't tell you). Stay away from this place. I'd rather play run/catch with my son in the Zilker park than go here again.
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The Extras:
The museum is available for parties, which include invitations and party favors for the kids. It is recommended that you call (512) 472-2499 ext. 201 at least eight weeks in to reserve space.
Parking:
Free parking is available for museum guests on Third Street between Lavaca and Guadalupe.
When to Go:
Be advised that the interest level may wane for children beyond 7 years.
Save Money:
Come between 5pm and 8pm Wednesdays when admission is on a donation-only basis or between 4pm and 5pm Sundays when the museum's free.
