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Visitor tip
Don't miss the Tesla Coil demonstrations—this is consistently highlighted as the museum's best attraction across reviews. However, call ahead to confirm the Tesla show is scheduled during your visit, as some visitors found it replaced with other activities.
Visitor tip
Bring toddlers and young children (ages 2-5) for the dedicated toddler play area and dress-up room. Multiple reviews confirm these interactive play spaces keep young kids engaged, making this especially worthwhile for families with multiple age groups.
Visitor tip
Use the museum's dual function as a welcome center—staff can provide restaurant recommendations and directions to nearby attractions like the Texarkana Regional History Museum, Ace of Clubs House, and PJ Sheen House to maximize your local visit.
About Discovery Place Interactive Museum
Children's museum with interactive science & history exhibits, including a sound wall & laboratory.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Downtown Texarkana, TX
- Hours
- Tuesday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM, Saturday 10 AM-4 PM
- Founded
- 1966
What visitors say
For just $5 each your kids can easily spend several hours playing in the museum. There’s lots of interesting exhibits, interactive play and a play area for toddlers. My kids ages 2-17 all had a blast. The older ones even joined in the…
It was ok but after the summer activity we did we went to see the museum but there was hardly anything there but I LOVED the Tesla shows so good and cool
Unfortunately many of the activities and exhibits were missing crucial parts ... No metal nuts for the magnetic "nut bridge"... No balls for the "which way will the ball roll" exhibit etc.. The highlight was supposed to Be the Tesla…
From 81 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Features a replica of Late Congressman Wright Patman's office as a primary exhibit, connecting the museum to significant local political history
- Operates as a dual-purpose facility, functioning simultaneously as an interactive children's museum and an official welcome center for Texarkana with visitor services
- Offers admission at $5 per person with capacity for multi-hour visits, making it one of the most affordable interactive museums in the region
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