Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Arlington

Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station

Retro games, craft beers & bar bites. Industrial-style hangout offering retro arcade game & pinball machines, plus pub grub & craft beer.

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UTA Planetarium

UTA Planetarium

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Arlington Museum of Art

Arlington Museum of Art

Showcase for contemporary Texan art. Museum displaying a rotating roster of traveling exhibits dedicated to contemporary Texan art.

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International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame

International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame

Exhibits of bowling's 5,000-year history. This museum explores bowling's past, from ancient Egypt to today, & celebrates the sport's heroes.

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River Legacy Nature Center

River Legacy Nature Center

Nature center with exhibits & classes. River Legacy Park’s sustainably designed nature center offers exhibits, trails & education programs.

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River Legacy Parks

River Legacy Parks

Vast green space with a science center. 1,300-acre park housing miles of hiking & biking trails, picnic areas & a hands-on science center.

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National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum

National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum

Multicultural history of American West. Museum dedicated to the contributions of various cultures to history & development of American West.

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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Museum for unusual & bizarre artifacts. Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.

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CR Smith Museum

CR Smith Museum

Aviation museum with a focus on the '40s. Air-travel & American Airlines museum with interactive exhibits & a restored 1940 Douglas DC-3.

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Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Museum

Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Museum

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Project Play Discovery Museum

Project Play Discovery Museum

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The American Museum Of God

The American Museum Of God

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The Mustangs of Las Colinas Sculpture and Museum and Visitors Center

The Mustangs of Las Colinas Sculpture and Museum and Visitors Center

Bronze horse sculpture & adjacent museum. Celebrated outdoor sculpture of 9 wild mustangs, plus a museum with a film & exhibits on the artist.

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House of Shine

House of Shine

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Black Girl Magic Museum

Black Girl Magic Museum

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American Journey Experience — History Museum & Event Center

American Journey Experience — History Museum & Event Center

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Log Cabin Village

Log Cabin Village

Living museum depicts Texas pioneer life. Costumed actors & a collection of historic buildings illustrate life in mid-19th-century Texas.

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Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Celebrated Western art destination. Western artworks including those by Remington & Russell, plus Hudson River School paintings & more.

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Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Child-friendly exhibits & IMAX films.. Hands-on science exhibits, a planetarium & IMAX films in a large-scale, child-friendly venue.

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ICR Discovery Center

ICR Discovery Center

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Meow Wolf Grapevine's The Real Unreal

Meow Wolf Grapevine's The Real Unreal

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Frontiers of Flight Museum

Frontiers of Flight Museum

Aviation history exhibits & programs. Smithsonian-affiliated venue with aircraft, exhibits & educational programs on aviation history.

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Reunion Tower

Reunion Tower

Iconic observation deck with city views. Landmark observation deck featuring light shows, 360-degree city views & a gift shop.

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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Exhibits at JFK assassination site. Comprehensive exhibits on John F. Kennedy's presidency & assassination at site of the sniper's nest.

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Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

Historical exhibits & programs. Intimate museum dedicated to teaching the lessons of the Holocaust & memorializing its victims.

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Museum of Illusions

Museum of Illusions

Interactive art & photo opportunities. Museum with interactive optical art & sets for photos with visual illusions, plus a gift shop.

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Perot Museum of Nature and Science

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.

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The Dallas World Aquarium

The Dallas World Aquarium

Exotic animals in replica habitats. Replica habitats containing exotic birds, mammals & fish are open for public tours & private events.

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Dallas Museum of Art

Dallas Museum of Art

Art collection spanning 5,000 years. Arts District anchor with an encyclopedic collection spanning ancient times to the present.

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Nasher Sculpture Center

Nasher Sculpture Center

Museum showcasing modern sculptures. Education & research facility featuring rotating exhibits of contemporary sculptures & a cafe.

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Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas

Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas

Art museum spans the history of Asia. Galleries dedicated to individual regions showcase Asian art from 1000 B.C. to the 20th century.

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Immersive Gamebox - Deep Ellum, Dallas

Immersive Gamebox - Deep Ellum, Dallas

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Dallas Firefighters Museum

Dallas Firefighters Museum

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African American Museum of Dallas

African American Museum of Dallas

Cultural center focuses on art & history. Museum exhibiting artwork, historic & cultural displays, & more by those of African descent.

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Children's Aquarium Dallas at Fair Park

Children's Aquarium Dallas at Fair Park

Aquatic animal exhibits. Kid-friendly exhibits featuring 1,000+ aquatic animals, including a touch pond & ray feeding areas.

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Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park

Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park

Natural outdoor learning experiences. Fair Park public garden teaches nature conservation with events & exhibits like the butterfly house.

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Titanic: The Exhibition

Titanic: The Exhibition

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Mary Kay Museum

Mary Kay Museum

The history of the company & its founder. Free visits & tours of displays documenting the history of the cosmetics company & its founder.

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Dallas Arboretum

Dallas Arboretum

Botanical garden & science museum. Children's botanical garden & science museum offering indoor & outdoor exhibits focused on nature.

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Heritage Farmstead Museum

Heritage Farmstead Museum

1891 Plano homestead as living museum. 1891-built Victorian farmhouse is a state landmark & portrait of Texas pioneer life on the farm.

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Play Street Museum - Murphy

Play Street Museum - Murphy

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The Best Little Toy Museum In Texas

The Best Little Toy Museum In Texas

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Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature trails & interactive exhibits. Nature trails, gardens & exhibits such as animatronic dinosaurs & an 1880s prairie village.

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