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Visitor tip
Don't miss the free virtual reality ride experience - it's included with admission and is highlighted as a unique offering that many visitors appreciate.
Visitor tip
The venue features both indoor and outdoor exhibit areas. Explore outdoor exhibits during pleasant weather, and plan your visit route to take advantage of the historic mill's unique indoor-outdoor layout.
Visitor tip
Bring young children ages 5-10 to interactive exhibits like the fossil dig and the hands-on STEM galleries. School groups find the volunteer educators particularly helpful for learning, so ask staff to direct you to knowledgeable volunteers for deeper educational engagement.
About Science Mill
Rustic-style science museum for children. Museum housed in a refurbished mill offering interactive science exhibits & events for kids.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Location
- Johnson City, Texas Hill Country
- Featured Exhibit
- STEM IN THE WILD — biomimicry and animal adaptations
- Hours
- Wed-Sat 10am-4pm (spring); Tue-Sat 10am-5pm (summer starting May 23)
What visitors say
We went there Sunday, 12/28/25. Our family had a good time. It was very educational and fun. We spent 2 hours there (2pm to 4pm) and we felt that it wasn't enough time to experience it all. We will be back to view and experience the…
What an awesome experience! I have good friends (literally family to me) visiting my wife and I. I had additional time with my friend's two sons, so I looked up science museums, (what kid doesn't like a science museum) and I saw Science…
Came here with my son's 3rd grade class. Lots to explore and play with. There are tons of interactive exhibits. There are lots of volunteers to educate and answer questions. My kid loved it.
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Did You Know?
- Science Mill is housed in a historic refurbished mill building, combining rustic industrial architecture with modern interactive STEM exhibits
- The museum features a STEM IN THE WILD exhibit showcasing animal specimens and biomimicry innovations, connecting biology to engineering principles
- Science Mill offers free virtual reality experiences as part of its exhibit offerings, alongside dozens of hands-on STEM interactive galleries
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