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    American Journey Experience

    5.0 (9 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Pamela D.

    We knew before going we were in for a FANTASTIC treat! I had communicated ahead of time by e-mail, since we came from Florida. The e-mail process was very smooth, there was only one day we could visit, and I arranged to be there on a certain day. When we arrived in Irving TX. they were ready for us! Immediately we were introduced to Mike- Education Coordinator who I had communicated with. He was GREAT-very friendly and approachable. He led us around the first section of the museum, showing us amazing things that we would not be able to see ordinarily. Jena also joined Mike as a guide and they took turns telling us about the Great items we saw. Most museums I have been to, everything is behind glass, as they do not want you touching things. They had us wash our hands ahead of time- we were able to touch and hold things from centuries ago! Some of the highlights were Rita Hayworth's car (engagement gift from Orson Welles in the 40's- married him in 1943), George Washington's calipers from surveying and the 1812 Bible -allowed to touch these things. Able to take pictures- some of them were Movie props-James Bonds suit, Star Trek & Star Wars movie items, we enjoyed the History told to us and could tell they knew the circumstances and use of the items. We were also able to go through the vault which was very interesting. Thanks to Mike and Jena for the outstanding job they did in taking us through the museum. We will never forget it and will remember the visit as a highlight of our trip to the Dallas, Texas area.

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    Overwhelmed with the incredible amount of our American history that we got to see, feel, and touch. Highly recommended!!!

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    Museum of Illusions - Dallas - Half and half

    Museum of Illusions - Dallas

    4.0(240 reviews)
    11.0 miWest End, Downtown

    Museum of Illusions was such a fun little downtown adventure. Parking was easy and I lucked up with…read morea spot right up front. I walked right in. Purchasing tickets online was simple and let me choose the exact date and time I wanted to visit. Check in was quick with the email confirmation. The museum itself was very clean and I constantly saw employees wiping down and tidying exhibits. Some of the illusions were tricky to figure out at first, but the placards on the walls explained everything really well. The staff was also super helpful and happy to show guests the best angles for photos. Emma was especially amazing at helping frame pictures and making sure we got good shots inside the exhibits. One exhibit featured a spinning tunnel that was tough for me because of equilibrium issues, so keep that in mind if you are sensitive to motion effects. This is a quick and entertaining side quest while downtown. It took us about an hour and fifteen minutes to experience everything.Theres no rush and you move at your own pace. I would definitely come back again.

    Went during a holiday weekend so we expected to face some crowded-ness going on, but WOW, the…read morebuilding was way smaller than we expected so it was very hard to get photos without another person practically staring you down for their turn. Employees were very attentive when asking if we wanted to get a photo, which is great. There was even one employee who was cleaning one of the mirror illusions, but stopped and took the time to explain how the illusion worked for us. I wish I had gotten his name, because he was an awesome employee. My main gripe, as stated previously, was that the museum was smaller than we thought. It took us 30 minutes to get through all the illusions, and for the price point to enter, just didn't seem worth it in comparison. I'm glad I went, I just probably won't go back for a while. I did get some nice photos.

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    Museum of Illusions - Dallas - Mini & Giant Illusion Room

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    Ripley's Believe It or Not! - Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie façade

    Ripley's Believe It or Not!

    3.8(162 reviews)
    10.0 mi

    In town for the horse races so decided to have some fun and this place does not disappoint!…read more Everyone is so nice and helpful. So, there are different sections and you lay according to what you want to do which, I think, is ridiculous! But we tried them all! We expected about 90 minutes based on the website information and ended up there for 3 hours! Obviously they have a gift shop but very unique and popular where kids line up is the hand wax molding they do. Kids love it as they dip their hands in wax and the employees are very skilled at doing them. Keep in mind, we came with no kids, just 4 adults and it was, not only, interesting, but quite fun! In order of my favorites: By far the "moving theater" was exhilaration and fun. You sit in simulators with 3 D glasses on and have attached hand guns you use like in an arcade. Object is to shoot as many werewolf's as possible for points and the one with most points wins. The guy heading it was also helpful as well as fun and even offered to take a group photo for us. The chairs move and fans blow wind, it was my favorite! -House of Fear- another excellent experience, you walk through and see different types of menacing creatures typically found in horror flicks, very fun and somewhat interactive as you walk through, loved it -wax museum was next fave, so cool all the genres and time pieces, they weren't too lifelike but close enough to be amazed! -the regular Ripley's museum takes the longest only because so so many things to read about, the displays had very bizarre things and people, a little on the twisted side. -my least favorite was the house of mirrors. I just didn't like it, I went in and quickly turned around only to exit out of the entrance! All in all, a very fun experience, it wasn't too crowded at all and they were a bit understaffed, but a nice experience for the family

    Well it was a little weird but every other one is the wax museum was so real at least it looked…read morelike it was real and the actual museum was pretty cool but we didn't finish the wax museum because a little kid told us it was scary so we exited to the gift shop thank you for that kid

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    Coca Cola Around The World - Huge statue of a Coca Cola bottle.

    Coca Cola Around The World

    4.2(5 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    It's a cool display of Coca-Cola stylized bottles and memorabilia that is located in Terminal D at…read moreDFW. It's the first of its kind at an airport. It's worth a visit when passing the time away waiting for your flight. There are tables and charging stations. It has an interactive photo booth as well as a digital archive. The Max Headroom skateboard lured me in. One of the giant bottles on display weighs in at 2 tons. I think it's the one from Boliva that has Aztec carvings. I didn't get a picture of it, but I will next time. Check it out if you happen to be in Terminal D.

    The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas is HUGE. So big, in fact, that it's the second…read morelargest one in the U.S. and the fourth largest in the world. It's bigger than Manhattan Island. There have been a few times that my gate has changed-at the last minute of course-and I've almost lost my breath shuttling to the opposite side of the airport to board my plane in time. Now I know why! This, however, was the first time my gate was located in Terminal D. Lo and behold, there were even MORE dining options but what instantly caught my eye and held my attention was the "Coca-Cola Around the World Experience." It's a Coca-Cola MUSEUM in DFW airport. I happen to enjoy quirky installations in unexpected places, and this one showcases everything from an interactive photo booth to a curated collection of vintage Coke memorabilia and even a digital archives explorer. Check it out and "Share a Coke!"

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    Perot Museum of Nature and Science - Mars rover

    Perot Museum of Nature and Science

    4.1(816 reviews)
    10.8 mi

    I've heard so many great things about this museum and was super excited to finally visit over the…read moreweekend! It was SO big. Definitely spent hours in here, as there are so many levels, room, activities, etc. Really loved the activities that were super engaging, both for kids and adults. The spots area on the bottom ground floor was super fun and not crowded at all. The price is well worth the visit! perfect place for families, and even just adults (i saw some adult friend groups who were visiting and they looked like they were having so much fun!) Parking is across the street under the highway. it's $15, which is not the best but at least it's a short walk. It was pretty easy finding a spot too.

    It was our last day in Dallas and we decided to bring our 3 year old son to Perot Museum of Nature…read moreand Science. This place is huge with multiple floors of hands-on and educational exhibits that kept our son moving the whole time. We even booked the soccer exhibit with our general admission tickets and had a lot of fun exploring different soccer challenges and interactive spots at our own pace. Our son especially loved building a Lego arena and creating his mascot at the soccer exhibit. The museum is clean and the staff are friendly. We booked our tickets online which was very quick and easy. We went on a weekday and it wasn't too crowded, which made chasing our little one around much easier. There's a parking garage within walking distance to the museum and you pay before you leave. We had an absolute blast especially our son. If you have an active little one who loves to run around and explore, this is a fantastic spot. Highly recommend - we'll definitely be back the next time we're in Dallas.

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    Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel The Exhibition

    Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel The Exhibition

    4.0(1 review)
    5.0 mi

    I highly this interesting exhibit, with caveats. It was very informative and I saw many new and…read moreinteresting details about the Sistine chapel that I had never realized. You will learn the extreme lengths Michelangelo went to over 4 years to create these paintings. You will see up close the fine detail and will learn where Michelangelo's self portrait is and why he portrays himself this way. Do NOT SKIP the audio device. I bought a VIP package, and the clerk only gave me the option to scan a bar code and listen on my cell. I did not being ear buds so this was a waste to me. Later, as the exhibit got busier, I saw the audio devices, so that was annoying that I wasn't given that option. Finally, the paintings followed a good flow but the informational panels and accompanying audio are numbered and the numbers do not match the flow. The hand held devices could simply scan in. I had to scroll through a website. I also did not like the lighting. While this is a temporary exhibit, the lighting could have been improved. I was not impressed with the exposed extension cords. Each exhibit had a stand alone light fixture, and most of the cord was tucked away. But the plugs were exposed. Finally the light itself was harsh. It looked good on the wall, but was glaring when you needed to read the informational panel. I bought a book for $12 at the end. It essentially shows each panel separately and contains the same information as the wall description. I would have loved to have this in my hand while walking through. Finally, don't miss the video presentations. I do recommend this exhibit. If they would spend a little extra effort, I would make it a high recommend.

    From the owner: Experience Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel masterpieces like never-before! Life-Size, Up-Close & in…read moreState-of-the-Art Detail!

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    Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel The Exhibition
    Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel The Exhibition

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