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Austin Children's Museum

201 Colorado St., Austin, TX 78701
512 472 2499
Ranked #51 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Children's Museums
Description: Kids tired of those historical tours? This museum entertains - and painlessly educates - children of all ages.
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Cedar Creek, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

My son still enjoys the museum and asks to go visit frequently, even after all this time. More

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Austin
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

This is a wonderful children's museum. They offer hands on exhibits for the kiddies. Also great place for children's birthday party. More

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Round Rock, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Clean, lots to keep the kids entertained while learning. More

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Los Angeles, California
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

If you are in Austin with kids under 10, this is a very worthwhile place to go. Children's museums tend to be a bit similar, but this one was better than most. More

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Bartlesville, Oklahoma
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

We took our 10 year old and 7 year old. They were WAY to old for this place. We were very disappointed. We have been to several children's museums in different cities and towns and this is by far the smallest one we've been to. It would be a great place for someone who lives in the area to take... More

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Texas
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

We've been to several children's museums and this one is not top of our list. More

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Texas
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

Walk into the art of Carmen Lomas Garza. This is a fascinating, comfortable exhibit for kids and their parents (and their grandparents, aunts and uncles), where art reaches. More

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Austin, Texas
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119 reviews 119 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

This is geared for kids 10 at the most and under. Not much there for adults. Two hours and you're done More

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Austin, TX
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012
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My experience is that kids love this place from toddler through 7 or 8. There is so much geared for them to learn while having fun. More

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Austin, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012
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Great museum for smaller children. The exhibits change a few times per year. It's a very hands-on place where kids can play and learn safely. More

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