Texas Museum of Science & Technology

As much as I want to love all museums and places where my kids can learn this place just doesn't have it. The only bright spot was the woman who presented the solar system movie but even then it was basically Google Earth but much older technology and graphics. Lastly, this place is about 3 times more expensive than it should be. Just not worth it.
2 8 years ago (22-03-2018)

Nice set of mechanical hands-on exhibits. The planetarium was also cool. I just found the place a bit pricey for what's offered. Also when I visited, two areas were under construction.
3 8 years ago (10-04-2018)

You must be kidding with the price of ticket. It was a huge rip off. Just because I don't want to disappoint my daughter I had to go with it. Austin zoo charges you less. For 30$ I paid I could have taught my kid a hell lot of science stuff. Not even a single butterfly ( dead or alive ). Such a painful visit but a huge build up in the website.
1 8 years ago (19-03-2018)

This is a good start for a science museum. They utilize traveling exhibits and don't seem to have stationary exhibits other than the planetarium. What many people don't realize is that membership has reciprocal rights with many science museums across the country. It's a great gift, that keeps on giving. Go on vacation out of town and you can visit the local science museum. If they receive local support they will be able to grow into the science museum suitabke for Austin.
4 9 years ago (22-01-2018)

This Museum is definitely small however we knew that going in and were not expecting a huge interactive Museum. Knowing that this was a small Museum due to the fact that they are fairly new and growing was an appeal for us because we wanted to support them. My kids have been to larger Museums several times and they still had a blast here! We originally went for the King Tut exhibit however it was no longer there but after I told the staff how obsessed my daughter was with Egypt the woman running the planetarium show catered to her and incorporated some facts about Egypt. My favorite part of this experience was how dedicated and passionate the staff was about providing the best experience for our whole family. Every one was extremely nice and informative I feel that the staff made this experience more personal than I have ever experienced from the larger Museums. We were thankful for the opportunity to support this place and I encourage those who want to have a larger Museum available in their community to do the same so that they can continue to expand. I have no doubt that this facility will continue to improve and grow, we will definitely return if we find ourselves in the area again! Thank you to all of the staff for your dedication to providing this experience and education to families and for exceeding our expectations!!!
5 9 years ago (25-09-2017)