Who said learning can’t be fun? As summer comes to a close, you may be looking for educational activities to do with your family. Look no further than these Dallas-Fort Worth local museums! Many of the museums below have exhibits or events geared toward children of all ages, and rotating special exhibits, so be sure to check out their event calendars and exhibit lists.

 

Art

• Kimbell Art Museum
  • The Kimbell offers many themed hands-on art projects and child-centered events. Be sure to check out their calendar as you plan your trip.
  • Located in Fort Worth
  • Price: Free! Some special exhibits may require an entry fee.
• Amon Carter Museum
  • Focusing on Southern art, the Amon Carter is great for the cowboy or girl in your life.
  • Located in Fort Worth
  • Price: Free!
• Dallas Museum of Art
  • The Dallas Museum of Art offers not only a close experience with fine art, but many child-friendly activities for babies through teens throughout the year.
  • Located in Dallas
  • Price: Free!
• Sid Richardson Museum
  • Focusing on Southern art, the Sid Richardson Museum is in a prime location, so there’s plenty to explore afterwards around the area.
  • Located in Downton Fort Worth
  • Price: Free!

• Meadows Museum
  • Located at SMU, the Meadows Museum boasts both world-renowned fine art and a sculpture garden.
  • Located in Dallas, near SMU Campus
  • Price: Adult $12, 18 and under Free, Seniors $10. Thursday after 5 pm are free for all.

 

Science

• Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
  • Stars, dinosaurs, and hands-on experiments, let your inner scientist explore and innovate!
  • Located in Fort Worth
  • Price: Adult $16, Senior $14, Child $12
• Perot Museum
  • Planets, minerals, birds, and so much more, come play through science.
  • Located in Dallas
  • Price: Adult $25, Child $15

• Dallas World Aquarium
  • Want to know what lies beneath the waves or up in the skies? The Dallas World Aquarium boasts exhibits of both birds and fish. They also have an Animal Cam page on their website for at-home discovery.
  • Located in Dallas
  • Price: Adult $32, Child $22

 

Culture/History

• 6th Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
  • Explore the legacy and assassination of President JFK at the former Texas School Book Depository building.
  • Located in Dallas
  • Price (online, pre-pay): Adult $22, Child $18
  • Price (onsite): Adult $25, Child $21
• Frontiers of Flight Museum
  • Experience the history of aviation and space flight.
  • Located at Dallas Love Field
  • Price: Adult $15, Child $10
• CR Smith Museum
  • American Airlines presents a history of aviation along with interactive simulation exhibits.
  • Located in Fort Worth
  • Price: Adult $12, Child $6, Senior $8
• Dallas Firefighters Museum
  • Focused on younger kids, this museum looks at the history and how-to of firefighting, while providing fire safety education.
  • Located in Dallas
  • Price: Adult $8, Child $6
• Log Cabin Village
  • A living history museum, Log Cabin Village aims to demonstrate the ways of life for Texas pioneers.
  • Located in Fort Worth
  • Price: Adult $7, Child $6, Senior $6

 

Interactive Art

• Rainbow Vomit
  • Lights, balloons, cotton, ribbons, and many other surprises and secrets!
  • Located in Dallas
  • Price: Adult $20, Child $16, Senior $18
• Spark! Dallas
  • Complete with an indoor playground recommended for guests 6-7 and older, Spark! boasts a variety of interactive elements.
  • Located in Dallas
  • Price: Weekdays 1:00-5:00PM $15, Weekend $25
• Museum of Illusions
  • Experience optical illusions, and puzzles for your senses!
  • Located in Dallas
  • Price: Depending on the day, $19-$27 Adult, Kids 4 and under are free

 

We hope that something on this list leads you to rekindle an old passion or find a new one while having educational family fun. From fine art to science and beyond, there are so many options to explore!