Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

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

Mexic-Arte Museum

Mexic-Arte Museum

Mexican art showcase & festival host. Venue spotlighting Mexican & Latino art & host of an annual Day of the Dead festival & parade.

419 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States

Texas Toy Museum and Arcade

Texas Toy Museum and Arcade

Visit this great place for kids and families!

312 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States

Museum of the Weird

Museum of the Weird

Quirky museum of the odd & paranormal. Museum featuring an array of curios & oddities, from Bigfoot to shrunken heads, plus a gift shop.

412 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Exhibits on history & culture of Texas. Exhibits, IMAX films & educational experiences aim to tell & interpret the story of Texas.

1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States

Blanton Museum of Art

Blanton Museum of Art

Vast University of Texas art collection. Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculptures.

200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78712, United States

Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum

Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum

Works of 20th-century American sculptor. Exhibition of Charles Umlauf's works with an outdoor collection of touchable bronze sculptures.

605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX 78704, United States

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

Galleries explore biological diversity. Exhibits include a Texas Pterosaur skeleton hung from the ceiling & a giant blue cut topaz jewel.

2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712

Zilker Botanical Garden

Zilker Botanical Garden

Native & exotic flowers & plants. 31-acre garden in Zilker Park with plants, ponds & trails, plus educational programs for kids.

2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746

Museum of Natural & Artificial Ephemerata

Museum of Natural & Artificial Ephemerata

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1808 Singleton Ave, Austin, TX 78702, United States

Austin Nature & Science Center

Austin Nature & Science Center

Interactive natural science museum. 80-acre nature center features educational exhibits including replicas of fossils & dinosaur tracks.

2389 Stratford Dr, Austin, TX 78746, United States

The Eureka Room - A Unique and Fun Austin Experience

The Eureka Room - A Unique and Fun Austin Experience

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3312 Randolph Rd, Austin, TX 78722, United States

Elisabet Ney Museum

Elisabet Ney Museum

Sculptures of historic figures. 1892 studio & residence of celebrated German artist who fled Europe's anti-intellectual movement.

304 E 44th St, Austin, TX 78751, United States

Thinkery

Thinkery

Interactive children's museum. Interactive kids' museum with science exhibits, art, indoor & outdoor play spaces & story time.

1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723

Texas Military Forces Museum

Texas Military Forces Museum

History, artifacts & military vehicles. Museum at Camp Mabry with a large collection of military vehicles, plus exhibits on Texas conflicts.

3038 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States

Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve

Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve

Serene walking trails & roaming peacocks. Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.

3505 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States

The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

Modern space housing art exhibits. Contemporary art museum featuring rotating, innovative exhibits & offering educational programs.

3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States

Mesmerize

Mesmerize

Visit this great place for kids and families!

820 Shelby Ln Unit 106, Austin, TX 78745, United States

Play Street Museum - Sunset Valley

Play Street Museum - Sunset Valley

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5601 Brodie Ln Suite 940, Sunset Valley, TX 78745

Museum of Illusions Austin

Museum of Illusions Austin

Visit this great place for kids and families!

11010 Domain Dr #100, Austin, TX 78758, United States

Austin Aquarium

Austin Aquarium

Interactive, kid-friendly sea-life venue. Small, family-friendly aquarium with many varieties of sea life, plus touch tanks & frequent events.

13530 US-183 #101, Austin, TX 78750, United States

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