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Location
Best time
Visit on weekdays or avoid field trip days to enjoy exhibits without overwhelming crowds. Weekends are very busy with families, which can make it difficult to fully engage with interactive exhibits. Reviews specifically mention that non-field trip days provide a much better experience.
Visitor tip
Start from the top floor (4th floor) and work your way down to the newly remodeled Moody Family Children's Museum on the lower floors. This allows you to experience adult-focused exhibits first, then transition to interactive and hands-on activities as you descend.
Visitor tip
The museum is excellent for multi-age groups. The Moody Family Children's Museum has a dedicated toddler area and climbing activities suitable for ages 2+, while upper floors offer sophisticated exhibits for teens and adults. Bring activity sheets or create your own learning checklist for kids ranging from toddlers to teens.
About Perot Museum of Nature and Science
State-of-the-art interactive exhibits. Large-scale state-of-the-art interactive & multimedia exhibits & educational programs for all ages.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Main Exhibits
- Dinosaur fossils, birds, sports science, children's museum with interactive play
- Interactive Features
- Tournament of Flight, The Ultimate Race, hands-on children's museum exhibits
- Membership
- Yes — year-round benefits and member-only events
What visitors say
This was one of the most fun days my niece, my son, and I have ever had. They had an absolute blast and we spent about five hours taking our time, enjoying each floor and all the fun interactive activities throughout the museum. I loved…
Came here for a Saturday date! Such a cool place but we honestly missed our kids seeing so many families lol. It is a museum for ALL ages. Both of us learned things we never knew! Lots of hands on and immersive portions of the museum.…
A wonderful place for an afternoon visit when you’re feeling curious, adventurous or playful! Fantastic for all ages, except perhaps for very young kids. Most of the many interactions require a mobility and tracking. It did get loud at…
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Did You Know?
- The Perot Museum features a 4-floor interactive layout with exhibits spanning multiple scientific disciplines including archeology, geology, space, energy, engineering, and sports, allowing visitors to spend anywhere from 1-5+ hours exploring
- The museum houses significant dinosaur fossil collections from the Texas area, including a prominent T-Rex skeleton displayed overlooking an escalator as an architectural highlight
- The Moody Family Children's Museum section includes a dedicated floor for toddlers with climbing, creating, and interactive exhibits, plus outdoor play space, making it accessible for ages 2 and up
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