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Museum of Nature & Science
1318 S. Second Ave. and 3535 Grand Ave.
Dallas, TX 75210
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“Science Place” PlanetWare.com
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 130 attractions in Dallas
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The Museum of Nature & Science (the result of a 2006 merger of the Dallas Museum of Natural History, The Science Place and the Dallas Children’s...... more » The Museum of Nature & Science (the result of a 2006 merger of the Dallas Museum of Natural History, The Science Place and the Dallas Children’s Museum) at Fair Park is a wonderful place to explore our world and beyond through innovative programming and hands-on exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to DNA. The IMAX® Theater’s 79-foot domed screen immerses you in thrilling adventures. At the MNS Planetarium, you can discover the wonders of the universe. « less
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Attraction type: Children's museum, Science museum, Museum complex
Address: 1318 S. Second Ave.
and 3535 Grand Ave. Dallas, TX 75210
Tel: 214-428-5555
Fax: 214-428-4356

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4 of 5 stars
museumchick49 1 contribution
Dallas tx
Oct 18, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This website needs to be updated. The Science Place merged with the Dallas Museum of Natural History in early 2006, becoming the Museum of Nature and Science. Two main buildings, plus the Planetarium building, are included in the price of an exhibit ticket. Many of the exhibits in the Science building have been renovated, updated, or changed. Still located in... more

“Nice place for children”
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5 of 5 stars
minmurphy 24 contributions
Durant, Ok
Sep 5, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

My husband and son whom is 2 1/2 just returned to day from Dallas. We had never been to the Science Place. It was interesting, I think it has a couple of things for adults, nothing big. But, it does have lots of stuff for children, the last floor has a childrens area with all kinds of stuff for them... more

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1318 S. Second Ave., and 3535 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210
Tel: 214-428-5555 Fax: 214-428-4356