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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Discovery Center Museum
Oakland Nature Preserve
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Riverfront Museum Park
Discovery Center Museum
Top Reviewed Children's museums
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
George Washington's Mount Vernon
San Antonio Aquarium
Crayola Experience
OMSI
OMSI
Cincinnati Museum Center
Crayola Experience
Crayola Experience Orlando
Children's Museum Of Manhattan
Children's Museum Houston
Central Wisconsin Children's Museum
Austin Aquarium
OMSI
The Mint Museum
Audubon Insectarium
Orlando Science Center
Color Factory
Discovery Science Center
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Wegmans Wonderplace
Reviews
So much to see! Loved it! I didn’t really get to fully enjoy it since I’m going at the pace of a child but he loves it!! The first floor (floor entrance is at) is where you will see the dinosaur fossils and the Mammal section where the animals are at.
He always manages to find the food section and so I bought a coffee and a danish and he eat his snacks here. You are allowed to bring water and snacks. The food you aren’t allowed to eat inside the exhibits.
I went to their website to try to find out where to park. There is street parking but I believe it’s only for 2 hours. They recommend Park Whiz. I decided to park in a parking garage that was like a 10 minute walk. We were here for like 3 hours and we still have so much more to cover.
He always manages to find the food section and so I bought a coffee and a danish and he eat his snacks here. You are allowed to bring water and snacks. The food you aren’t allowed to eat inside the exhibits.
I went to their website to try to find out where to park. There is street parking but I believe it’s only for 2 hours. They recommend Park Whiz. I decided to park in a parking garage that was like a 10 minute walk. We were here for like 3 hours and we still have so much more to cover.
Great place for kids with interest from Dinosaur to space. It was a bit busy on the weekends, but none the less the kids had a great time. They enjoyed the kinetics labs, stem room, and even the movie in the cinedome.
Although the insectarium itself is considerably shorter of a walkthrough than the zoo or aquarium, it's super cool! Definitely worth it just for the butterfly room, especially with discount ticket prices when you buy a bundle for the zoo/aquarium
This was the perfect 3 hour visit. The butterflies were breathtaking. Such a nice place with helpful staff. Handicapped accessiblity was pretty good.
Great place to learn about nature and in particular insects. The butterflies are a pleasure to see and sit with.
This was my second visit to the Insectarium, but the first in this current location. We were delighted with our visit, especially the butterfly garden. Staff that we encountered were friendly, knowledgeable and kind.
This place is amazing! I was thought it would be small and definitely didn't allot enough time to fully explore this place. They have tons of little labs, events and exhibits here. I immediately grabbed tickets for the AI art lab when I saw it on their event pamphlet. It was a 45 minute interactive class where they explained what AI is, how it works, where you see it in everyday life, and each station had a computer with an AI that you could type prompts into, and they gave you a rundown of what wording to use to get what kind of art. It was fantastic! Then I went downstairs and discovered that the have 3D printing labs, which are sadly weekend only and we weren't able to go during the weekend for the rest of our stay here. 100% I would come back the next time I'm here
Excellent fun place to hold private birthday party for kids!
This was our first time at OMSI, but it won't be our last. The exhibits were varied and incredibly well done. Guaranteed to provide a great experience for everyone. The facility is very clean. All staff members are very helpful and willing to answer any questions. I understand the exhibits change so I look forward to seeing what is in store for us on our next Portland trip. Highly recommend!
What a delightful way to enter the weekend! Color.Full and interactive! I loved this place and the silent disco room was a vibe all its own... definitely my fav. 🕺🏽🎉 Aaannnnd, you get delicious snacks along the way. What's not to LOVE?! This place should certainly be on your list to experience when you are in Houston! xoxo
Such a great time every time we go.
Last weekend we went to adult science night and we were able to catch one of the star-link launches.
The staff was amazing by letting us know about the launch and guiding us to the outside balcony so we can see it.
The organization, the food and the drinks were amazing!
Shortly after we were able to go upstairs to see the moon.
Last weekend we went to adult science night and we were able to catch one of the star-link launches.
The staff was amazing by letting us know about the launch and guiding us to the outside balcony so we can see it.
The organization, the food and the drinks were amazing!
Shortly after we were able to go upstairs to see the moon.
Spur of the moment decision which turned out to be a good one! There are a lot of different areas for the kiddos to learn and explore. They have literally something for all ages. The kids can wear shoes in 90% of the place, which is awesome. It is on the second floor, but the elevator to get there has a keyboard and other buttons to play with. I didn't use the bathrooms, but they do have them. No food is allowed due to potential allergies. Employees were AMAZING! Super sweet, patient, and knowledgeable.
So we had just went to the Natural history museum in New York 2 days before Smithsonian and had
To pay $30 a person to get in. The Smithsonian was not only free but also so much better. I wish we Would have had more time but we had to hurry so much too see. The prices in the gift shop were so reasonable they had free activities for the kids. Just an amazing place a must see while in DC and so close to all the sites.
To pay $30 a person to get in. The Smithsonian was not only free but also so much better. I wish we Would have had more time but we had to hurry so much too see. The prices in the gift shop were so reasonable they had free activities for the kids. Just an amazing place a must see while in DC and so close to all the sites.
The last time I visited the Natural History Museum it had not been renovated in decades. Visiting with the grand kids the museum was a delight. All of the exhibits have been modernized with the effective use of modern technology. We chose to see "everything" with the kids, and went through almost every museum area. Of course we only skimmed the museum, which was OK with younger children. If you really want to take in the whole museum you need at least 2 full days, maybe more. It was clear that the "humans cause global warming" narrative has been softened in many of the exhibits.
We celebrated by daughter’s 8th birthday at the Science Center. When I booked the space, the team of people were so organized and professional. She had the Jurassic theme. The party coordinator kept a very good line of communication with me up until the party. She went over details and even when things changed; I was able to email her with the updates. She always responded very quickly. My entire family and friends were blown away by how beautiful all the decorations were and how the party host were so friendly and accommodating. Special touches that I appreciated, the party room had its own bathroom, they incorporated my daughters favorite colors, the activities were tastefully done. The team of hosts, Carmen, Brittney and Shelby were way beyond fantastic. Anyone that helped with the birthday party deserves so much kudos!
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is one of the best museums in DC. A massive three-storied Victorian architecture that is filled with information about natural lives. From mummies to the tale of human origin, from the largest of whales to the oldest of rocks, from the beauty of the natural world to the light explosion in the modern world- this museum houses everything. And all of this information for free! Make sure to have more than a couple of hours in hand to explore all the sections. It is also very easily accessible by metro.
Undoubtedly, the Smithsonian Natural History Museum stands out as one of the most exceptional museums I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. This museum’s exhibits cater to a wide array of interests, spanning from dinosaurs and early hominids to safari animals, aquatic life, minerals, and even the world-renowned Hope Diamond.
When planning your visit, be prepared to allocate at least four hours to fully explore the majority of the exhibits, even if you keep a fast pace… it’s a lot to absorb! To make the most of your visit, it's probably even a good plan to have an idea of which exhibits you’d like to prioritize, as well as include time to enjoy the educational videos sprinkled throughout your tour. 😊
The museum's security procedures are smooth and efficient, and unlike some of my other museum experiences, I was pleased that personal water bottles are allowed. All in all, the Smithsonian Natural History Museum guarantees an immersive experience that is certain to leave a lasting impression.
When planning your visit, be prepared to allocate at least four hours to fully explore the majority of the exhibits, even if you keep a fast pace… it’s a lot to absorb! To make the most of your visit, it's probably even a good plan to have an idea of which exhibits you’d like to prioritize, as well as include time to enjoy the educational videos sprinkled throughout your tour. 😊
The museum's security procedures are smooth and efficient, and unlike some of my other museum experiences, I was pleased that personal water bottles are allowed. All in all, the Smithsonian Natural History Museum guarantees an immersive experience that is certain to leave a lasting impression.
We didn’t have enough time to see everything, most of our time was spent at the Orcas special exhibit and the Empirical Theater. The Orcas exhibit was very interesting and had depth of information. I imagine if the museum is very busy, you might not get to interact as much as we were able to do. Really enjoyed this fantastic exhibit, watching the dive patterns on a specific whale, reading about the family system and life cycle for example. The Natural science area does seem much more geared towards hands on for children, although the 360 globe had a number of different cycles of information, temperature changes through the year and migration patterns of sea turtles to name two.
We didn’t get a chance to see much more, as we paid to see a movie in the Empirical Theater. We watched The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness. Beautiful photography and videography, so much information about the Arctic animals. The theater has fantastic view and audio. It was an extra cost, but seemed well worth it for the movie. Would absolutely go back for future exhibits and movies. Not just for kids.
We didn’t get a chance to see much more, as we paid to see a movie in the Empirical Theater. We watched The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness. Beautiful photography and videography, so much information about the Arctic animals. The theater has fantastic view and audio. It was an extra cost, but seemed well worth it for the movie. Would absolutely go back for future exhibits and movies. Not just for kids.
4 floors of education and fun all in one!! My kids spent 5 hours exploring each exhibit. The space area and dinosaurs were favorites. Great coffee shop on 2nd floor and excellent food area on 1st. Everyone Is very nice. An absolute gem for all kids! We will definitely be back !
It's a wonderful experience. we went to the insectarian. Which was beautiful with all the butterflies that you get to see and you also watch some hatch out if you're lucky. Then we went to the aquarium, which they have a lot of interesting creatures and you also get to pet stingrays.
An incredible place to visit to interact with animals, fish and exotic birds. I was able to feed and touch 3 different penguins, pet a boa, a black and white lemur and two toucans. It is small but well taken care of. A memory that I will always cherish. The staff and animal handlers were friendly and informative.
The environment is a clean and well-lit ambience…. The staff is very friendly and they do not suffocate the visitor. The encounters were informative and virtually privatized. Emma was patient, kind and succinctly knowledgeable, especially after repeating to numerous customers—it was still very personable with a high-level of professionalism….. we will be bak, since the service and experience was worth us getting annual memberships 🙂….. Thank You Austin Aquarium!!!! 🐍🦆🐢🦖🐓🐛🦜🦘🦐✨🌎👌‼️‼️‼️‼️
P.S. Caring for Exotic Animals requires a “Community of service” and the prices factor into the operation, of such an establishment…. Thanks again ‼️
P.S. Caring for Exotic Animals requires a “Community of service” and the prices factor into the operation, of such an establishment…. Thanks again ‼️
This museum has lots of fun games for kids (which I find very interesting and fun to try). There was an exhibit of babies from 1-32 weeks in the mother’s womb that was spectacular and informative.
Highly recommended place to visit in Portland!
Highly recommended place to visit in Portland!
This place is a GIFT. In a word: resources. It’s a huge complex with so many areas I’ve been going for years and still can’t say I know it completely. It’s always surprisingly clean, offering science and cultural activities, always hands on, indoor and outdoor, personnel is always friendly and knowledgeable. In the makers area you find everything your kids might need to make stuff, they even have laser cutting machines, copy machines, in their shop. Every Thursday family night with free entrance, covered parking is usually just 5 dollars.
Very cool exhibit, even if you're not a bug person or a kid! We spent about 45 minutes there, then went to the aquarium. Loved the butterfly garden.
Worth your time if you have a small child and want them to burn off some energy on a day of museum visits! As others have noted, it is much smaller than I was expecting. It is basically one room. There is a small climbing structure, a play kitchen, a table with some vehicles, and a few others small areas. There is a family restroom with a changing table and even a small toilet for little ones inside which is a nice touch. We were very impressed with the childrens area at the Native American museum so check that out if you are looking for Smithsonians which are good for toddlers!
Had an amazing time here! It's smaller than other aquariums, but much more interactive. There is a huge selection of animal/sea life from all over that you can actually interact with. They sell tokens in addition to the admission price that are used for animal interactions such as feeding the stingrays and birds, getting balloon animals and going into the animal exhibits. They have a small cafe with drinks and snacks. Parking is free and you can be in and out in a little over an hour. It was a great experience and we'll be back!
Nice place. I liked that many animals you were encouraged to pet. My only issue is price. It’s VERY expensive for what you see. We enjoyed ourselves but were there only about 30 minutes and that was including gift shop. I know maintaining animals is expensive, but just be warned, if cost is a factor. Staff are very nice.
Awesome location! The staff was super nice and very informative and knowledgeable on all the animals. Big shout out to Vonnie for making our experience a great first experience 😁 she was very patient with my daughter and explained everything with a smile! She even made sure we were able to get a few good pictures for memories! Thank you again to all the staff for a great experience, will definitely recommend and come back to spend more money here.
beautiful display at the entrance! wonderful homage to those we lost. otherwise, almost all the shows end early in the day and a lot of the exhibits were closed. the cafe also closed much too early.
Love this place. Lost count how many times we came here but we are members. How can you say no to learning? Never too young or old to learn something. The layout is really thought out. Once you enter you will be greeted by the staff. There’s always a staff where ever you go.
Exhibits is really cool. From hockey, to the grocery store, landfill, planes, cars, sea, helicopter, ….I can really keep going.
Parking is very close.
Great place to be when it gets too hot. Lol hahaha
If you’re in the OC area getting a membership is the best thing. Happy learning!!
Exhibits is really cool. From hockey, to the grocery store, landfill, planes, cars, sea, helicopter, ….I can really keep going.
Parking is very close.
Great place to be when it gets too hot. Lol hahaha
If you’re in the OC area getting a membership is the best thing. Happy learning!!
Great experience with the family. Now, I haven't been since I was a kid myself so there's obviously new additions. Kidtropolis was very engaging and hands on for the kiddos. They still have the giant telephone man made of land line phones. The biggest nostalgic memory that made my day was that they had the SAME blue van in the Mexican village section of the museum!!! My kids climbing in and playing around like I used to do almost 30 years ago, really made my day.
Absolutely incredible place to visit! Many interaction opportunities, the staff are all well educated and very friendly! Our favorite moment of the day was getting to hang out with Brandi and Sid the Sloth! They were both amazing and really made the visit special! I would come back here a thousand times more just to feed the parakeets! Awesome place with awesome animals and experiences for a really great price! 100% recommend! Also, Sid you are the most beautiful boy, I hope to see you again!
Wow! I went with my husband and best friend for a day of fun things, which included our first visit to the Austin Aquarium. We were already very pleased with how happy and well-socialized the animals seemed, and the variety considering how relatively small the building is! I was grabbing a sloth souvenir for my sloth-loving mom as we were leaving, and educator Ryan asked in passing if we were sloth fans. I told him it was for my mom and mentioned that we’d looked in on the sloth but didn’t see him, and he said he had some time to show us Sid! Ryan was so frickin’ friendly and knowledgeable, and passion practically oozed from him as he told the three of us a BUNCH of information about sloths, training, and sloth conservation as we stood in Sid’s enclosure for almost half an hour. He absolutely turned our pleasant visit into an unforgettable experience, and I’m so grateful for him!
I visited a similar museum in VA and the cost for my daughter & I was 10bucks combined....(you can view my review for that children's museum)
Here, parking was 10bucks. The total event cost 45dollars... cost alone is why I gave 3 stars
The best part about this museum is the Mexico-themed area they have. That was delightful and great to see, especially in TX
Here, parking was 10bucks. The total event cost 45dollars... cost alone is why I gave 3 stars
The best part about this museum is the Mexico-themed area they have. That was delightful and great to see, especially in TX
Extremely surprised how interactive the visit was! My friend and I got to pet a lot of the animals as well as feed them! There are tokens for purchase to feed animals, but most of the exhibits were free so you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy! All the employees truly care about the animals and making everyones experience so much fun. The employees are knowledgeable about the animals too! Ryan was an employee who showed us Louie the crocodile! Such a fun experience! Highly recommend!
Nice place to bring the kids. They have so many interesting things for kids to play. We went on weekend and really crowded. Can’t really enjoy everything because too many people. I think during weekday will be the best to go.
It was very fun to go in but just I wish there was a little more to do with just the basic ticket, I feel like if I was able to go to the submarine or go outside (it was a rainy day) it would’ve been better. Overall fun and even better if you have kids
Fun experience for both kids and for adults who still like to have fun and be silly. The silent DJ room has such a fun vibe and would be a blast with a large group of friends. There are sweet treats between stations/rooms and the staff are all very kind and accommodating. I am already planning with friends to get them to come back for the upcoming Halloween/Fall experience (Haunted Hues).
My son had a wonderful birthday party I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ORLANDO SCIENCIE CENTER for your kids birthday party, they had so much fun, learning, doing different stuff, the part of the experiment was magical, thanks to the host Carmen, Bobby, Reagan and the coordinator Shelby, I really love it! So far have been the best birthday party for my Son
One of the best museums in the USA. It has more information that you could see and read in a day. If you want to just sprint passed everything then you could see it all in a day, but honestly to fully immerse yourself you'd need at least two full days here. So much to do, see, touch, watch... amazing. Also a Cafe on the bottom floor. Good food just very pricey. I would happily visit again.
My 2 year old Granddaughter had so much fun there. So many activities for the kids to enjoy like painting a small rock climbing area and letting kids use there imagination with all the gadgets they have. Loved it will definitely be back again.
It was a fun experience, definitely more than we could do in a morning! We have a membership and it's totally worth it if you're near this location or the Fort Bend Discovery Center. The miniature town was fun and is current Mexico themed (some of the older pictures show a different theme for the town - those are either outdated or from the Fort Bend Discovery Center). Staff was great, helpful, and there's even a little library here!
I went with my partner during Pride weekend and the admission fee was free. If you're thorough and read through almost every piece, you can spend up to 4 hours here!
The museum seemingly changes their exhibitions so keep a look out if there's something you really want to see.
The establishment also has a little shop downstairs where you can purchase goodies.
The museum seemingly changes their exhibitions so keep a look out if there's something you really want to see.
The establishment also has a little shop downstairs where you can purchase goodies.
This family-friendly museum is open and free to the public. No tickets or timed entry required. You can easily spend hours here. It's very informative, fun, and educational. Everything from rocks, minerals, gemstones, bones, birds, bees, mummies, to butterflies. There's plenty of food options in the museum, and vendor food trucks right outside. This is a great option for a rainy day or to beat the heat on a hot day.
Very chill experience for Sunday funday for the kids. It was nice that the QR pictures are free and offer a unique perspective. I regret not taking more. This place is perfect if you have an hour or so to burn and want something unique to do.
Mediocre indoor playground that might entertain your 2-5 year old for an hour or so. Nothing special, but at least it's free.
My daughter loves going here. She always has a blast. Her favorite areas are the outdoor waterworks and the downstairs physics/engineering area. The membership is worth it if you are planning to visit multiple times a year.
I loved the free event today, giving all the community a chance to explore the exhibits. This piece was my favorite, i love the eyes, the quote from the artist "I LOVE ART" and the swirling faces under the clock. There's so much to see in this one piece but the museum offers so much more.
My 4 year old had a blast at this place. He doesn't want to leave up until their closing time.
I came here on my birthday and I’m so happy I did. It was such a wonderful time. Don’t rush the rooms. Take it all in and enjoy each one before you move onto the next. I loved the professional photos that you could take in each room. It was like your own little photo shoot. But don’t lose the QR code they give you otherwise you’re out of luck and you won’t be able to take more photos. Enjoyed my time here, definitely recommend!
Beautiful and best museum I been. First of all it is free, easy way in and easy way out. The museum has 3 floors. They have gift shop and food court. Ground floor is my favorite because in area located all interesting artifacts. The ground floor has different section like fossil area, mammals, ocean hall, human origins and more. Second floor was butterflies, bones of different species ( animals lives in water, land and air), mummies, elephants discoveries, gems and stone. This place is perfect for the whole family.
Very nice place for toddlers fun. The room is small however you little one will enjoy the play time. This is located inside of a museum with other exhibits to see and other hands on activity rooms for bigger children
Brought my two kids to the see the Paw Patrol Exhibit and it was fantastic. The exhibit itself was fun, lots of to do. The whole building has so much to offer such as ocean encounters, space, and lots of hands on activites. Tons of interactive experiences for kids all ages, great for creative minds. The cafe also offered the funnest kids menu for the kiddos, all healthy choices. Highly recommend for families.
My two toddlers had a good time exploring the Manhattan Children's Museum. Favorite spot was the lower level H2O water play. Plenty of boats and fish and water spouts and sprays to peak the mind and curiosity of budding scientists. The other area favorite is the third floor where there's a gigantic fire truck and bus and kitchen area with plenty play food. They even have a fireman ple to slide down. The kids did not want to leave. Nice play spaces to move around. Great for ages 8 and under.
Very awesome spot for kids of all ages, could easily spend many hours here or repeated visits, barring my own energy. Has a great atmosphere where it feels safe for the kids to do whatever they please in the given room or space.
We enjoyed the new Audubon insectarium. My favorite part was definitely the butterfly garden and watching the honey bees. My only complaint was the lack of spiders. I only saw one tarantula. I would totally come back just to enjoy the butterflies though 🩷🦋
My Aunt and I went to just explore and we had a blast. There were activities and little sweet treats and souvenirs given throughout the entire experience. Also you could have your picture taken in every room. I have already recommended to my family and friends and will continue to invited people to visit the Color Factory.
I thought it was going to be a bigger place. It was cute in that my son played with the pretend food for a while. However once more kids came in, the amount of space and food in the pretend kitchen was limited. Kids started fighting over the food- which is to be expected, however this was basically the only thing to play with in the whole area.
Located in beautiful neighborhood of upper west side, this museum is more about activities then museum stuffs Kids can easily spend 3-4 hours here.
Tickets are priced considerably cheaper, about $17 for adults. They allow same day re-entering to the museum, so guest can easily step out for food or other things and come back.
There are four levels, each level focusing on different aspect of kids physical and cognitive development skills.
Tickets are priced considerably cheaper, about $17 for adults. They allow same day re-entering to the museum, so guest can easily step out for food or other things and come back.
There are four levels, each level focusing on different aspect of kids physical and cognitive development skills.
This place is tons of fun for young children. There's 4 floors and a small water exhibit. There is no food permitted in the museum but kid friendly restaurants are within walking distance. You can spend 2+ hours here easily.
I wish I dedicated more time for city pass attractions. If you have kids and you want them to learn and play at same time, this is it…absolutely amazing experience.
It is so much fun 🤩
Parking is a little cumbersome so wear sneakers as it will be a long walk.
It is so much fun 🤩
Parking is a little cumbersome so wear sneakers as it will be a long walk.
So interactive for the kids...and adults. Great experience many types of learning activities to do. Hands on experimenting from the sea ⛵ to the air, and space. Don't forget to check out the paw 🐾 patrol exhibit. A great day experience with a fair price for you and the whole family to enjoy.
Last week, during our visit to Houston, my family and I had an amazing time at Color Factory. Not knowing what to expect, we were pleasantly surprised by the unique experiences in each room, and the high-quality pictures captured by the cameras. My kids especially enjoyed the purple dancing room and the room filled with balls. Personally, I also loved the dancing experience and trying out the rose-colored glasses. We all had a great time, smiling and capturing memories with the provided cameras as well as our own. Although the treats offered were not to my taste, it was still a nice gesture to be offered something. Overall, it was a fantastic experience for the whole family.
Pretty fun exhibits. Loved the puzzles part, and sadly one of two of them had missing pieces. Googled for an answer to the rope with rings, but all good.
And the submarine tour was nice! Simple walk through but with explanations from the staff with less history.
The Orca exhibition was pretty well crafted too, and the foetal exhibits were amazing.
And the submarine tour was nice! Simple walk through but with explanations from the staff with less history.
The Orca exhibition was pretty well crafted too, and the foetal exhibits were amazing.
Awesome day! We’re supposed to go SD but we got caught of extreme heavy traffic and re route to Discovery-unplanned.
Darren the staff at the entrance explain everything to us and end up going back to him and get annual pass🎉Highly recommended ages 1-12yrs old. Love the space & mission control area great for science, building cars and let it race with siblings or friends was the hit, the grocery story learning my kindergarten how to scan and do some math as well, Paw Patrol exhibit, aquarium, much more.
Lunch was another story, a little pricey $3 juice 🧃 $3 chips, $10 kids meal only 5 baked tots included. Tenders was like uncooked grill chicken my kid didn’t like it, the other one was space or 🚀 ship quesadilla was same under cooked grilled chicken with cheese, the 🦖s’mores was taste like cinnamon toasted tortilla with chocolate syrup &marshmallow not bad at all. Pizza 🍕 was the hit👍🏽 Shout out as well that they are using compostable plates, utensils even the cups are made from corn- Bravo 🙌🏽 🙌🏽🙌🏽♻️ Thank you for being mindful 👍🏽 Most restrooms has refillable water stations the same like at the airport. 💚Lesson learned next time bring your own lunch otherwise pizza day is not bad at all🤭
Over all experience it was FUN DAY for the entire family 👍🏽 we end up getting annual pass👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽See you soon
Darren the staff at the entrance explain everything to us and end up going back to him and get annual pass🎉Highly recommended ages 1-12yrs old. Love the space & mission control area great for science, building cars and let it race with siblings or friends was the hit, the grocery story learning my kindergarten how to scan and do some math as well, Paw Patrol exhibit, aquarium, much more.
Lunch was another story, a little pricey $3 juice 🧃 $3 chips, $10 kids meal only 5 baked tots included. Tenders was like uncooked grill chicken my kid didn’t like it, the other one was space or 🚀 ship quesadilla was same under cooked grilled chicken with cheese, the 🦖s’mores was taste like cinnamon toasted tortilla with chocolate syrup &marshmallow not bad at all. Pizza 🍕 was the hit👍🏽 Shout out as well that they are using compostable plates, utensils even the cups are made from corn- Bravo 🙌🏽 🙌🏽🙌🏽♻️ Thank you for being mindful 👍🏽 Most restrooms has refillable water stations the same like at the airport. 💚Lesson learned next time bring your own lunch otherwise pizza day is not bad at all🤭
Over all experience it was FUN DAY for the entire family 👍🏽 we end up getting annual pass👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽See you soon
There were a lot of porcelain collections from all over the world. The collections were diverse and inspiring. They also offer free admission to military service personnel and their family.
One of the coolest experiences in Houston. It is fun for the whole family, with treats in each room, interactive activities & creative photo opportunities. The staff were friendly & welcoming. Highly recommended!
Best value in THE OC for kids. Plenty of hands on and learning g while very entertaining for them. The parents and grandparents will live to see thier kids so happy and learning. The staff are helpfull as well. One drawback is the driving entry point at opening time created a line of cars out into a very busy intersections. All in all a great experience.
If you come more than once buy the family entrance fee. It is good for many other museums as well.
If you come more than once buy the family entrance fee. It is good for many other museums as well.
The first thing I did before I wrote my honest opinion about this place is to read other reviews to make sure I'm not overreacting and I see lots of other people agree with me. This place is itself is extremely well designed - it's clean and organized and visually appealing. Lots of cool things to see. A few hands-on activities. The highlights for my kids were the butterfly garden and the Bug Cafe (!) However, the price for what is is, is outrageous. The whole thing takes about an hour even with trying to stretch it out. (To compare we spent the entire day at the Children's Museum for half the price). You can save some money if you book the package with the aquarium and the zoo, which is great for tourists who are packing a bunch of things in in a short amount of time but the timing won't work for locals. The admission should be half of what it is!
You know I was very surprised by this place.. I was pretty skeptical at first from the outside.. but man this was a blast. Tons and tons to do, keeping the kiddo thought process working throughout. There are tons of little projects to do, inside playground to beat the heat, a very nice parking deck, I didn't try the cafe though but it smelt amazing. Definitely recommend for the kiddos!
Excellent location for interactive science activities. This is not a museum. We enjoyed the grocery store the most. Amazing level of detail in it's construction. The children learned a lot about nutrition and comparative shopping.
Outside of the museum's walls on the streets of Washington, DC was the latest edtion of the National Independence Day Parade. Many of the children's favorite ballon characters were on display.
Lovely museum, hope to get to walk in the park next time, we were there to escape the summer heat. Beautiful collection and friendly staff, it’s on the smaller side but we enjoyed our visit there, our family loves this one more than the uptown location.
A very fun experience! My first time here. Came with my family and I will say that their exhibits are pretty cool. The "be a meteorologist " exhibit was definitely my favorite! It was a great place e to visit for both kids and adults 😀! A must visit
This is a very great place for an awesome weekend. Little children and big kids could have so much fun. They can play, learn, and create. Highly recommend 👌
There were many different themed rooms and toys. We really enjoyed it! Just wish the floors were cleaner. My crawling kids got pretty dirty.
Discovery Cube "The Cube" in Orange County is the best of the two locations. It offers hours of interactive fun for a wide age range of children and their adults. One of the great perks is the food cafe. Their are many options. Most food options are on the pricey side, but it is prepared and not prepackaged. Definitely healthy choice options. The staff is the nicest. I highly recommend this be on your summer activities list.
Not the biggest fan of the OMSI but the marvel exhibit was worth seeing and planetarium shows are reasonably priced and worth it. It would be a much better experience if OMSI would offer tickets by time to stagger the crowds. It is always too busy whenever we go and the ticketing area is right in the middle which creates chaos.
This one's for the Pharmacy. This group of people is the best I have encountered in my many years dealing with prescriptions. They demonstrate that you can be professional AND pleasant.
As I've moved to DC,I shall miss them.
As I've moved to DC,I shall miss them.
Not a lot to do here. Was not very impressed. The only cool thing about it was the location. Also staff is not appropriately dressed for working in a place with young children. The short skirt showing her bottom is highly inappropriate.
This is great. I would say that the perfect age is 3-6, but older and younger can play. Each floor has theme. One floor is all Dora and Diego. Very hands on.
This is such a cute and fun place. We had such a blast! There is a nice space with soft flooring for little ones to crawl and climb and build safely. There is so much for older kids to play with. And their art room is one of the best I’ve seen of any other museum. Love love love this place!
Came here during the week with my 7 year old nephew.
It's a fun experience it's a lot smaller than the California Science Center
If i had to choose between the two I would rather go to the California Science Center
It's a lot bigger, lots more to do and it's free
Here at the discovery cube
Kids go in for $15
And Adults go in for $20
Plus parking is $6
Also the Discovery Cube is mostly for kids and the California Science Center seems to have a little something for everyone.
Overall the discovery cube is okay to visit at least once
It's a fun experience it's a lot smaller than the California Science Center
If i had to choose between the two I would rather go to the California Science Center
It's a lot bigger, lots more to do and it's free
Here at the discovery cube
Kids go in for $15
And Adults go in for $20
Plus parking is $6
Also the Discovery Cube is mostly for kids and the California Science Center seems to have a little something for everyone.
Overall the discovery cube is okay to visit at least once
Had a blast at The Color Factory! Great for all ages! Would definitely recommend to all! It was indeed very colorful and exhilarating. My favorite was the ball pit. I enjoyed the snacks they provided visitors with. The Color Factory was also reasonably priced. I've been to multiple installations around the nation, including DC and Los Angeles, and this was definitely a favorite. I also used the valet service as well and I must say, the experience was exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted by friendly and professional valet attendant who guided me through the parking process. The parking area was well-maintained and clean, and the valet attendants handled my vehicle with the utmost care. I felt confident leaving my car in their hands. The pricing for the valet service was reasonable.
If you’ve got more than one toddler, this is the place for you. There is something that will interest every child here and it is just amazing. There are four floors of fun and wonder and it gets really busy, but it is all worth it. I took my two year old and three year old and it was almost impossible to her them to move on to explore each floor (we only made it to 3 out of the 4) and it was even harder to get them out of the museum.
It is priced SO WELL for unlimited hours of fun (and that is so hard to find in this very expensive city!) A lot of playspaces limit you to an hour or 2 and charge you 30-35 bucks per kid 🤨 It was just $48 for me and my two babies. SO WORTH IT! I am considering a membership because apparently there are more perks!!!!
Please visit and support this wonderful place.
Final note: IT IS SO WELL MAINTAINED!!!
It is priced SO WELL for unlimited hours of fun (and that is so hard to find in this very expensive city!) A lot of playspaces limit you to an hour or 2 and charge you 30-35 bucks per kid 🤨 It was just $48 for me and my two babies. SO WORTH IT! I am considering a membership because apparently there are more perks!!!!
Please visit and support this wonderful place.
Final note: IT IS SO WELL MAINTAINED!!!
Such a cute little place for children. We had such a wonderful time with my 4 year old and 10 month old. There are lots of places to explore and play with. It's more like a giant kids cafe/sensory play! The museum is small compared to some others, but we can still spend hours here. We had to drag my kids out. The staff were all wonderful and very kind to us. There are different floors so the children get a fresh floor of new things to explore. I loved the arts and craft area with the huge coloring wall. I definitely recommend this place for all parents.
Really enjoyable exhibit space with a good selection of interesting items. Buying a ticket at this location also granted me free(ish) access to the Uptown branch that day and the following day. This location has a significant number of glass art items that were really nice and would have been just as at home in The Corning Museum of Glass.
Had my son’s birthday party here and it was wonderful. We paid extra for off hours and the back room they had was perfect. The kids had so much fun and the employees were so helpful and kind.
Only open a few days a week. Call ahead for dates and times. The entry is timed on Sunday ( possibly other days too). You get about 30 minutes to play. The play area is small, but there are about 7 unique features/areas. Most of the features are ideal for 2-6 year olds. There is stroller parking inside and a restroom with a changing table and kiddie- sized potty.
Super fun place for kids! Very informational and easy to understand exhibits for children. I went here as a solo adult and honestly there wasn't a lot geared for adults unless the special exhibit is something you're interested in. There is also a planetarium that shows a few different programs. Not sure I would come back here again to be honest. It was smaller than I expected and many of the exhibits that weren't 100% kid-focused were not very detailed or extensive.
This is a pretty good museum and definitely worth the visit if you’re in Charlotte!
The layout is a bit awful, and it is on the smaller side compared to some art museums I’ve been to, but it was a great stop on my list! (You will spend an hour or so here)
Admission prices are fair, but it can be pricy with a large group of people. Definitely check out their free nights (great date night) and ask if they have discounts. I’m military affiliated, and showed my ID, and got in free!
Overall, it’s a good museum and worth visiting. Be prepared to look at a lot of pottery! 😂
The layout is a bit awful, and it is on the smaller side compared to some art museums I’ve been to, but it was a great stop on my list! (You will spend an hour or so here)
Admission prices are fair, but it can be pricy with a large group of people. Definitely check out their free nights (great date night) and ask if they have discounts. I’m military affiliated, and showed my ID, and got in free!
Overall, it’s a good museum and worth visiting. Be prepared to look at a lot of pottery! 😂
Sadly this is not a museum to bring kids too. There are just too many inappropriate items that I don’t want my children staring at. I do enjoy their temporary exhibits that they change out. I enjoyed the fashion one they had before the most. I also like the fine China room wit all the pretty tea pots and plates. But, otherwise there is just not a lot of art that is worth seeing. If going, I definitely recommend the free nights they have every Wednesday after 5pm.
Our first visit. The ladies up at the front are very helpful and sweet natured. The museum shop is packed with neat gifts that support the art. We really enjoyed this museum! Exquisite art and a very neat area for local Charlotte artists to exhibit their work. There was a lovely wedding being set up and we got to witness a groom have his photos taken. This place is definitely a must see!
This is a great place to take preschoolers while others visit the Smithsonian. Note that this not a drop-off service! Stroller parking and a family bathroom are available. Lots of hands-on activities: blocks, a farm/country store with toy produce and a scaled-down kitchen. There is also a small climbing structure and a small sitting/reading area. This is my kids' favorite place here. Next door are invention/discovery spaces for older kids. A cafe is around the corner near the entrance.
The museum is a must if you have kids. There are weekly classes like music art and STEM plus open play areas. The walls are low and allow parents to watch over kids no matter where they are playing. If you live in the area a family annual membership is the best.