Parking: Paid parking located in front of the museum…read more Interior: Clean, modern and spacious. Overall: Excellent museum located in the suburbs that offers a wide variety of art installations. The exhibits are arranged and organized well. Two thumbs up!!!

Located on the University of Texas Dallas Campus,The O'Donnell Anthenaeum is a welcome surprise to…read morethe Dallas Art scene . The Downtown Crow Museum of Asian Art has always been a dependable place to dose yourself with artistic creations from earths largest continent in land mass and population. However,there was never enough to satisfy. That problem is solved in this beautifully designed and brand new building. Expertly curated and intimate galleries help you digest the beautiful installations representing China to Japan,Cambodia to Thailand and everything in-between. A bonus is it's accessibility to the northern suburbs finally giving us a museum without an hours drive in traffic. It's a must see. Go!

What a treat and only for $12! The discover center had a lot…read moreof offerings but we made the trek to see the nation's only video game museum. They have nearly every console and you can play almost all of them or at least something from each era. The giant pong game is an absolute must for geeks of all ages. I could spent another couple of hours in there if the lil one would have been willing. Your admission includes 4 tokes and you can play some classics and little known arcade games. This is not anything compared to Pinballz or Game Preserve, but it is a fun addition and we enjoyed it.

Cool museum, it was memory lane for us and "what's that?" For the kids. They did a good job…read moredisplaying the evolution of gaming while proving hands on to keep the kids entertained. At the end of the museum is a retro arcade. You get four tokens with your ticket upon entry, but you could always buy more. There is private party room as well. There was a birthday party when we attended and the kids were having a blast playing in the arcade. I wish the location was attached to a skating rink or something else retro but physical to make an afternoon of it. Parking is easy, it's next to the library so no charge to park and all access is flat. Overall it's a good visit but will only occupy 1-2 hours.

A great discovery for a family outing! The Interurban Railway Museum (free admission) is Plano's…read moreoriginal depot from 1908 and housed a power substation to keep a network of electric powered railcars moving Texans until 1948. Inside the museum are exhibits that teach about electricity, facts about the Railway system, and fascinating pieces of Plano history. Plenty of buttons to push and things to do for kids (and adults). The staff is super friendly and happy to show you around and give you a personal tour of the historic railway car outside. There's even a weekly story time for kids every Friday at 11 am. Located in old Plano at the Eastern border of Haggard Park (near the DART station). A hidden gem!

Such a cool way to learn about rail travel in Texas! The staff are all very passionate about the…read morehistory and sharing their knowledge with everyone who attends!!

We came back for a concert. See photos. Admission got one either hamburger or hot dog with chips…read more Band played for two hours and very loud.

Kids will enjoy , staff is super friendly and it's middle of the Plano …read more Has a Mule ride , chicken feeding pre historic house and live stock, robotic milking cow . A nice It's 2 hr visit .

They have plenty of parking which is nice. We came here and it sounded/looked like they were…read morepreparing for an event. I would recommend looking on Groupon for the best deal on admission prices. The prices for two people were good. They had insightful and beautiful art pieces throughout the museum. The staff were friendly and answered any questions we had. They have a couple of other exhibits available that you can pay for. We opted to stick with the main exhibit they offered. The museum had a wierd smell in some parts of the exhibit. I believe this was due to nearby trash bins and food preparation for an event. We enjoyed learning and viewing biblical and historical accounts from centuries ago. They have a big mural in the back of the museum that showcases influential people spanning decades which is worth checking out. Their gift shop ranges from affordable to pricey, however I enjoyed looking around for a souvenir. You could easily spend an hour or more here, the museum is all one story. They have a lovely garden (Via Dolorosa Sculpture Garden) adjacent to the museum with statues dedicated to Jesus marking his journey to the Cross. They have benches to sit throughout the garden surrounded by flowers and butterflies. They have a survivor tree dedicated to 9/11 victims and their families. The Scuplture Garden was peaceful, simple yet beautiful.

Hidden gem in the city! Was a really cool experience to see all the Biblical Arts! Definitely…read morefascinating. Felt very peaceful and serene! Check in was easy. Used a Groupon. Free parking.

Really fun stop overall! The National Game Museum was such a cool experience -- tons to see, tons…read moreto geek out over. We were on a major time crunch, so I couldn't dive in as much as I wanted, but even a quick visit still felt worth it. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I can actually slow down and enjoy everything.

Id lve to love to give this place a good review. Ive tried to bring my grandkids several times…read morelast summer but it was Closed every time. And it wasn't a day they were 'closed'. They were closed for daycare centers to attend. Twice that I drove 45 minutes to bring my grand kids. So I took the day off work and we drove up today! When I got there it was only open to 'members'! And to add I salt to the wound the gentleman working the desk was very rude! Telling me they are closed open Tuesday four members only! Nowhere on their website Does it say that? I don't want to become a member considering I live 45 minutes away and won't come regularly! Very upset and very upset kids!

Absolutely wonderful spring break outing at Heard! We love this museum and wildlife sanctuary about…read more30 minutes away in McKinney. Heard offers short and longer nature trails with tons of areas to rest, shade, and signs. Our favorite parts this time were the dragons along the path. Kids from ages 2+ can have a fun time here. Bring a picnic, cold water, and enjoy nature!

It has been fun watching The Heard develope over the years. I remember when it first opened decades…read moreago. I visited and left feeling I'd just walked through a hot pasture. Which,it really was back then. Jump forward and civilization has grown right up to the doorstep. However,once you park and enter,another world opens up. They've done a great job of developing the place where you can go and see what north Texas was in its unspoiled condition, as well as participating in organized activities. Such things as flashlight night walks for all ages to the fund raiser I attended today. There's something for everyone especially if you're new to this area. If you haven't been and especially if you have kids...check it out !

The Cottonwood Arts Festival is a biannual, 2-day event at the Cottonwood Park in southwest…read moreRichardson, TX. This is a juried event, so artists apply and a jury reviews and selects about 200+ artists to display and sell their impressive work. There is always a featured artist whose art is displayed on an event poster and a t-shirt for that spring or fall event. I can't usually afford any of the professional art pieces that sell for thousands of dollars, but I can always get the $20 t-shirt with a replica of one of the pieces of the featured artist. Some artists are aware that not everyone can afford the original on canvas, so they make smaller giclées that are more affordable for the masses. Even if you don't have the money or space in your place to buy, you can come and look for FREE! There is no cost to enter the festival. Plus, there are two stages of live music being performed all day Saturday and Sunday. Even parking is free across the street at the Richardson High School. You can also park in the neighborhood, but it isn't necessarily more convenient. Food often includes a few local places like Tongue and Cheek ice cream as well as a Gyro place. Of course you can also find a Fletcher's corn dog, and you didn't even have to drive to Fair Park for the State Fair. I love this festival and will always make a point of going and supporting artists if I can.

I really enjoy this arts festival. Each year brings both returning artists and new faces as well…read more We have been coming for many years. We always find something new to bring home. This year was the only exception. It looks like all the pricing rose out of our budget. But we still enjoy visiting all the booths especially the talented student artists, and seeing the live music. Park over at the school and take the free shuttle! Enjoy some delicious local beer while you browse!

The Great Gatsby Night was fabulous! Loved the live Jazz music and cocktails!…read moreThere are always informative and fun free lectures, sometimes hanging art to see and buy. Beautiful place to host an event.

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Got a day off and looking for something to do in the Dallas area? This is a respectable collection…read moreof aircraft and mementos. Several stories shared and immeasurable first hand accounts and donations.

This is a wonderful museum that's worth visiting. The museum is kept clean. The historical planes…read moreare interesting to look at and learn about. This is a good visit for families. In the summer, it can feel hot. That was the only hard part, but this is Texas.