Children's Museums
McKenna Children's Museum
📍 801 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130🕐 Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About McKenna Children's Museum
Hands-on learning for young kids. Interactive exhibits for young kids focusing on space, culture & technology in colorful environs. The museum features a massive outdoor water table that can accommodate up to 25 children at once on all sides, making it one of the primary attractions mentioned repeatedly in visitor reviews. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,593 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Location
- New Braunfels, TX
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Hands-on learning, live animals, outdoor water table, Hill Country Campgrounds exhibit
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features a massive outdoor water table that can accommodate up to 25 children at once on all sides, making it one of the primary attractions mentioned repeatedly in visitor reviews
- Annual passes cost approximately the same as 5 individual visits at $8 per person per day, making it an affordable attraction for repeat visitors
- The museum maintains a consistently high rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars across 1,593 reviews, indicating exceptional visitor satisfaction
- The museum is compact and intentionally sized to avoid overwhelming young visitors while still offering diverse interactive exhibits including themed areas like a grocery store, space ship, camping area, bat cave, and art room
💬 What Visitors Say
- Annual passes cost about the same as 5 visits ($8 per person per visit), making them excellent value for frequent visitors. Day tickets allow re-entry, so you can leave and return the same day.
- The outdoor water table accommodates up to 25 kids at once on all sides and is a major highlight - plan to spend significant time here. Bring a change of clothes for water play activities.
- The museum is compact and not overwhelming in size, making it ideal for toddlers and young children. Multiple seating areas throughout allow caregivers to supervise multiple children in different exhibit areas simultaneously.
- Plan for several hours of engagement - visitors report children being occupied for hours across diverse exhibits including the Hill Country town, space walk, grocery store, art room, and outdoor treehouse playground.
- The art room features rotating projects and activities led by staff (including classes for toddlers), with supplies refreshed throughout the day. Check what's being offered during your visit for hands-on creative learning.
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