It was an enjoyable experience. Lots of opportunities to take really neat pictures and videos…read more However, it's definitely a one and done kind of place, particulxarly if you're not a parent. It took my friends and I approx. 45 mins., at most to walk through the entire place. And that's with us thoroughly exploring every nook and cranny. Kids will definitely have a blast here and will most likely spend more time playing with all the sensory effects but for my friends and I, we will most likely not visit again. Note: Adult admission fee is $34.99 + tax and child admission fee is $24.99 + tax.

Seismique was a fun and immersive experience. It was a far drive for me, but once you're there, it…read moreit's worth it at least once. The space is large and designed creatively, with different sections to look at. it's a good spot for IG-worthy photos. I liked that each area felt different. I can imagine kids would love this place too. This was a new take on museums.

Fun visit with my son, his wife and my 2 grandsons, ages 6 and 7 years old. Very interactive,…read morescavenger hunt , lots of laughter and a wide range of ages. From infants to older adults!!! Great installation!!!

Color Factory was just ok to me. It is a bit over rated and over priced for adults; however. the…read morekids loved it but they were looking for more. It is one of those places that can easily be a one and done. There is discounted weekday price starting at $19 for kids 3-12. Something tells me the $19 is if you buy it in advance. Meaning, not the day of. I paid $25 for the kids and $29 for myself online. The photo opps are what you make of it. Like for instance I've been to places where you press a button and the confetti drops down. For this, you have to actually throw the confetti up yourself. Good luck trying to figure this out with kids if you're looking for a good photo. They were also a bit underwhelmed with it. They loved the music room, the light bright room, and the balloon room. The goodies. It was cute. I'm trying bit to give the whole experience away if you are interested in going. It is best to pay for the ice cream online as it is a bit cheaper but not by much. Those cones were cute and delicious. I purchased the photo package. It really isn't necessary as you get to download the photos from a QR code you use when snapping the pics. There is a small parking lot near to it. If you wait for the group before you to leave then you can get a spot without an issue.

The Museum of Illusions is located at the Galleria mall in Houston. Cost for the museum is $27 and…read moreon average it should take one from 1 to 1.5 hours to fully enjoy the experience. Tickets are timed so that the experience is not crowded. The museum is a fun and interactive experience. It consists of holograms and optical illusions. A vortex tunnel that you have to walk to that definitely made me lose my balance. Brain teasers, infinity rooms, trick photography and other cool ways to challenge one's perception could be found throughout the museum. Overall, the museum isn't very big, but it's definitely entertaining and a unique way to spend the afternoon, especially on a rainy day. I definitely enjoyed the experience.

I took three kids ages (3,7,11) for a first time impromptu visit. I liked how there were later…read morehours compared to traditional museum hours. It is located in The Galleria, 1st floor near Gap. It is little hidden but it didn't take long to find it after lookin at the directory. We didn't book tickets ahead of time but it was easy to scan the QR code and purchase them on the spot. Age 4 & under are free. It is a self paced museum and there are several staff throughout which help you with various installations & how to position for the best photo op. They even have stools for the little ones. The exhibit is fun for all ages which is nice when you have kids at various ages & definitely enjoyable for adults! Our favorite were astronaut picture mirror illusion, spinning tunnel & life size 3D pin art impression wall. There are a lot of fun photo ops in an upside space shuttle room and when you flip the picture upside, it creates a cool effect. There are a lot of cool things we also picked up in the gift shop at the end. I highly recommend this museum for families! My kids were already wanting to go back as we were leaving!

The Houston Toy Museum is a great way to spend a hot summer day. There is a play area for kids…read moreupstairs, suitable for an array of ages. Our two-year-olds loved the ball pit (it is a bit dirty). There are big building blocks, a play couch, video games, large Lincoln Logs, and a large Tetris. 10/10 for the kids and the collection itself is so cool. A passion project of one man, the toy collection is extensive. The owner is very kind. I was having trouble with my Groupon and he honored it even though it was giving me trouble. We will be back for sure.

this is a great place to spend an afternoon with the kiddos!…read more it's located in a walkable area and there are plenty of places to eat and even a few shops. the houston toy museum also participates in the museums for all program, to making it more affordable for families. it was so cool to see some of the toys from my childhood. the gift shop area also has a lot of great toys! definitely worth checking out! happy adventures!

this was an excellent museum !! also, the best part is it's free. the layout and architecture of…read morebuilding are unique and worth a visit! 10/10 would recommend!

So the cool thing about the museums here in Houston is that on Thursdays it's FREE!!! This is…read moreprobably one of the biggest and most amazing museums that I have been to. They have three different buildings all connected underground and each building has different floors all separated by culture. My phone died towards the end, so I wasn't able to photograph any American or contemporary art.

My review and video is regarding the March Yelp Elite Event premiere of the new exhibition: This…read moreevent was executed perfectly with a complimentary drink and light bites. My favorite part was the red laser beam instillation followed by the interactive AI clay portion. We had free easy parking and friendly service by the staff. This is great for date night, solo exploration and for family fun. Apologies for posting here instead of the event page that I could not find.

I like immersive museums a lot and we decided to check this place out. Everything we saw there was…read morestunningly beautiful and I loved how they had bean bags there for us to sit down and really enjoy the art. We went on a Monday and many times we had the space all to ourselves which was a bonus. For the admission price I'd expect just a bit more to see. But everything they have there was amazing. Great way to stay cool in a hot day as well. I recommend making an online reservation for a smooth check in/entry process!

I watched the ORIGINAL Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit here (not to be confused with a different show…read morewith a very similar name) It is visually appealing on the outside. The bar area is super cute, would be great for an evening date. The inside is pretty plain. When you sit down you are watching art come to life around you. Very immersive. The sound is amazing and envelopes you. It is a beautiful 30 min show. But then that's it. You can take pics and videos. VIP gets you a cushion that is about an inch thick & they have benches with cushioned seating.. You also get a priority entrance, but it wasn't busy when I went. I was the only person in the VIP line and the people on the other side of the divider were a family of 3, so it wasn't too busy on their side either. They have a black curtain entrance for VIP, so if you want that.. spend the extra money to have someone open a curtain for you. I was disappointed in the VIP portion of the experience, but the staff were great and the show was nice. I wouldn't pay to do this again.

We went to see the Monet Immersive Experience at Lighthouse and it was lacking substance. The…read moremultimedia show was about 30 minutes and way overpriced at a cost of over $50 per ticket (after service fees and taxes). It took us far longer to drive there than the time to see the show. We also went, previously, to see the Van Gogh experience at the Marqee which had so much more interactive experiences. They had recreations of Van Gogh's paintings where you were able to immerse yourself and lay on a bed of the recreated "Bedroom at Arles". They also explained a lot of the paintings and during the multimedia big room presentation there were narrations (totally missing at the Lighthouse). There was also a coloring experience where we were able to draw with crayons and upload it to the screens at the Marqee. The Marqee experience far exceeded expectations. All in all, the Monet Immersive Experience at Lighthouse lacks activities and experiences that we expected. I would not waste my money on seeing either the Van Gogh or Monet at Lighthouse.

Didn't get enough time to explore the whole facility. However, it was nice, well air…read moreconditioned,and generally pleasant.

The Houston museum district is home to 19 museums all within 1.5 miles of each other. Parking can…read morebe a bit of a challenge, especially on holidays. Garage parking will set you back about $20, but I was fortunate to find some metered street parking in the area. The Houston Museum of Natural Science is a must visit for any museum enthusiast and in my opinion the best museum out of all the ones in Houston. Admission is $25 which includes access to most of the museum accept for special exhibits. The paleontology hall with dinosaurs was my favorite part of the museum followed by African wildlife and the cabinet of curiosities. They also have a hall of ancient Egypt, interactive science exhibits, gems and minerals, Faberge eggs, and so much more! Overall, this is an impressive museum and one could easily spend the whole day here. Expect to spend at least 2 to 3 hours to visit all the highlights of the museum.