we had no idea what this place was when we pulled into the parking lot we're just curious because…read moreof the colors of the building. My 8-year-old daughter and I went in. the waiting room alone was definitely something to see. even though the tickets were slightly expensive at the time they have gone down since then by half. we started to walk through the exhibit I was floored. the amount of time effort and energy and creativity the people that put this together did in this space is far from just saying its amazing! ITS FREAKING PHENOMENAL! Each exhibit is well thought out and they are all awesome photo ops. We had a blast! A year later I took my 17-year-old son. The price went down but also some of the exhibits were gone. I was informed that they were building something else in place of, but was disappointed because a couple of my favorite exhibits were now missing. the rain room was awesome, but it's gone now. I think they should bring it back because walking through a rainstorm and not getting a single drop of rain on you is mind blowing. The fact that I can bring both of my children with huge age gaps and interests and both of them found this place to be interesting,fun and unforgettable is really all that has to be said.

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.

It's been three years since I've last been here. They did change some things. Still a fun place to…read moreget lots of good pictures.

My kids and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at the color factory…read more They have free taffy throughout the event. Each room was exciting - although for the price the staff could make the experience a little better for the children. More interactive in my opinion. I do not recommend purchasing the scavenger hunt, that was a waste of money for the 'prize' the kids get at the end. It wasn't an interactive experience for the kids - there wasn't any guidance at all from the staff. Being able to get all of the photos for free with the barcode was a sweet deal and having the photo booths in each room was the best part!

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!

We brought my nephew you hear and he eventually had a great time. The toys were pretty cool and…read morethey had an area for kids to play for a bit which we all really enjoyed. Why I'm giving this place 3 stars is because the lady at the front didn't greet us and barely said anything to us at all. She was quite stand offish and didn't even say good bye to my nephew when he said thank you, bye. That kind of dampened our experience and we surely won't be back. I can understand having a tough day however being kind takes nothing (esp to a 6 year old). Do better.

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.

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.

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!

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.

amazing experiences happen at the museum of natural science…read more it's amazing I would recommend!! learning experiences enrich lives vibe is awesome staff is kind summer time fun!! education rocks thank you

I walked in and instantly was greeted with the bustling pride and patriotism that is our country…read moreupon our 250tu birthday. There were flags and all kinds of stuff. Is this the White House or the natural history museum? Anyway the ticket master gracefully traded us tickets for. American currency. Anyway we then walked into the molecular biology portion of the exhibit. As a wannabe cell biologist I LOVED it. I wish they had a walk in abale cell tho They had touch screens that could not be touched Next for the dinosaurs. It was incredibly agitating not to see labels for the organisms presented. They just put stuff in a cage and expected us to identify it. Not a fan of that. They had average dinosaurs, nothing cool. Anyway,