Amazing venue for my 4 year old. He loves the choices with different play areas. He also likes to go outside and loves the water and fishing. Only issue is parents have to pay the same amount as the kids which is ridiculous it should be half the cost since the parents are just there to watch the kids. Also I put back all the items my son plays with. Also one of the few businesses that does not provide any discounts for military personnel. Love the place but disgusted with the piece for parents to attend. read more

Paid $10 a person. Kids and adults are the same price which makes no sense. We came about 10am and it was nice for 5 minutes until the field trips arrived. The places was packed with loud, screaming children, running everywhere. It was extremely overwhelming. My 4yr and 2yr old were pushed and ran into multiple times. After 12:00 sometime the schools finally left and it was quiet again. We finally got to really explore the museum. I can't give it more stars because unfortunately our experience was overwhelming and stressful. read more

A fun time for my 19 month old grandson. Different activities: art, role playing costumes, climbing, water play, etc. We could have stayed a lot longer. Will definitely come again. read more

It's a nice place for kids have fun during a local travel.The assistant there really help and give warm welcome to the families. My kids love the water play area most and spend a good hour there. The space experience area is also special to kids. read more

My child had an amazing time. A variety of things for them to do. With a fun decently priced gift shop on the way out. Always good to head here and let the little one play! read more

I took my boys to this museum while we were traveling to South Texas, and I wish I had planned our visit better. They could have easily spent the whole day there if we had the time. This museum is truly wonderful; it's not just a single space but features a variety of areas that promote creative play and incorporate STEM activities. The most impressive part was the outdoor water area, where children can explore and experiment with different water flows, which keeps them engaged and entertained for hours. We will definitely be visiting this museum again in the future! again in the future! read more

This was so much fun we went back twice in the same day! My toddler had the best time with all of the interactive activities. Ticket gives you all day access to the museum--a great way to break up shopping for parents and fun for the kids. read more

The best of the best! When we lived in New Braunfels we didn't have kids, so this visit was special. Everyone is so kind. The inside area has a toddler spot, space, grocery store, bank and more. The outside recently got a face lift and it looks amazing. New water table, new music features, Another thing I love is during the school year they post on Facebook a week at a glance as far as what to expect for field trips! This helps plan a visit when there aren't a hundred plus kids if you have littles. A great place for locals or those just passing through! read more

I love the intimate size of the McKenna that if you have a group of kids, you can sit centrally and see all the main area of play so that you don't all have to be in one area at a time. Sons favorite are the star tunnel and the outdoor water play. This time my 5 month old enjoyed stretching in the tot zone. We took home three art creations from our time in the art zone. Pro tip- do this section at the end so you can walk right out the doors read more

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Went for my niece's 2nd birthday, she LOVED it! Definitely for more older kids, she just ran around a bunch but I think its a great place to bring out a child's imagination. read more

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Amazing place to take your kids if on vacation for certain amount of time or just bored at home needing something for kids ages 1-12

This is great for 10 and under children. The building is easily marked with plenty of parking out front. They have a space shift to walk through, an arts and craft room, bat cave, play grocery store, mini indoor playground, live fish, water play outside, playground outside, gift shop and a cafe. My kids enjoyed growing up and exploring the different centers. The arts and crafts and space center had been a kid's favorite. I do wish they would add on centers for older kids like the is San Antonio Doseum. The water play outside is great during the hot summer months. There is also a canopy above to stay shaded. The price for admission is fair and there are many items to pick from the gift shop as a souvenir. After playing all day there is a cafe at the other end of the museum to buy a drink or quick snack. It wasn't busy the days we went and would highly recommend it if your children are age 10 and below. read more

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This place is amazing for kids and very very clean. Really nice building with clean bathrooms.

This is such an exciting place to take the kids on a warm sunny day. I had a great time bringing the kids here because there was so much to do and many kids can interact with each other. Parking is open and the place is very large. They even have a restaurant in the museum! Purchase your tickets online and Adults and children under the age of 11 months cost $7.50. It would be nice if adults didn't have to pay since this is a museum that 100% for kids. Overall it's wonderful!! There are numerous stations such as a grocery store, spaceship, coloring and painting room, kitchen, a hospital, campfire theme space indoors. Then outdoors had water activities and many climbing stations as well. We were there for 3 hours and the kids and I had too much fun! This is the place for bday parties for kids ages 3-7 in my opinion. If I'm ever in the area with kids I'd take them here! Great museum and experience!! read more

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The experience was so so much fun with my kids. Didn't even know existed in new Braunfels.

Great experience! 3 1/2 yr old granddaughter loved it! Wonderful activities indoors and out. If your child is 6 or under, skip the Doseum and head here. More age-appropriate, less crowded, easier parking, and only $8/person. Afterwards, head to Landa Park for train ride and picnic. Makes a great day! read more

Went here with some kids for work. It's not as big as I thought it would be but it was fun. The kids enjoyed playing with all the activities. Will definitely be back again for more play time. It was neat and clean. The employees are friendly and helpful. read more

Fun little place to explore and have fun! Gotta time it Right so it's not too busy, but there's something for everyone and the staff keep it super clean! Perfect for a rainy day or the cold read more

Such a wonderful place for kids. Smaller than I expected but the perfect size for kids under 5. I did see older kids there, however, I have a little under 2 so that's my limited perspective. Our little was a tad too short still for some things like the grocery store but still enjoyed walking around. The kitchen, ER center, NASA space section, and the air tubes were a hit. They did a cute 'Toddler Tuesday' event where the littles made bunny bait. Mine focused on eating it all but hey, whatever makes them happy. The space walk is pitch black so beware if any littles are grappling with the dark, but a very cool experience. The campfire area is adorable and the outdoor play is a nice touch with a massive water table. Having a Tot spot was great, tough when kids over 3 enter but most parents are on top of their kids there. Our little had a blast at every turn, mainly wanting to play in the little kitchen/house corner. There were two field trips so it was more crowded than normal for a Tuesday morning but to be expected. Once those kids cleared out it was so nice to have it all to ourselves. We definitely want to go back, not sure if the adults had more fun or the kid but willing to reevaluate with another trip. No discounts on tickets for any age, no senior discounts for grandparents. I believe littles under 1 are free. Really a great deal at $8 pp. read more

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My kids always have a blast here!! It's only one floor, not too big, but packed with a lot of fun activities to keep the kids busy for at least 2 hours! I like that it's not too big so your kids can't wander off too far. The have a cute little coffee shop and a great gift shop with some nice toys. A little pricey, but I suppose I expect that. If you have kids and are looking for something fun to do in this area, head here!! read more

McKenna Children's Museum - My kiddo playing in the water activity outside - Children's Museums Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

This place is brilliant! Only $7 to enter for kids and adults and it's such a good time. You can come and go within a day, cafe and bathrooms on site. The staff is all very helpful, loves children, and does a great job keeping eyes on all the kiddies. Good for up to age, maybe 8? But I had fun and I am in my 30s. Haha. There are different sections of interactive children's activities. Water play area, building blocks, rock climbing wall, playground, house, grocery, bank, train sets, ranch, campfire, spaceship, medical area, bat cave, art area, and air stream room. They can play dress up, shop at the grocery store w carts, get money from the bank, do an astronauts walk, check up on friend at the doctors, and climb and run and play! Each room is well decorated, clean, lots of toys and materials to play with, and hours of fun. read more

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Great place for kids if all ages. Very interactive, Fun for the whole family. My grandson who is 11 had fun.

Love bringing my kids for birthday parties and field trips always a really fun day. The museum is always clean with lots of activities to keep kids busy. read more

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This place is awesome and so inexpensive! Go early because it gets crowded quickly (and then parking is hard to find). Has a cafe & gift shop. Outdoor play area with "park," water play, & musical instruments. Indoor play areas: hospital, bank, grocery store, house, space, art, toddler area. read more

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We love the McKenna children's soo much! I've been taking my kids here since 2011 or 12. It's the perfect spot for kids aged 5/6 and younger. Even my 4 month old who can only do tummy time enjoyed the soft tot area. My toddler loved everything and couldn't have been more excited to be there. I wish there was a location in SA because I love it so much more than the doseum. There was staff all over constantly watching kids, cleaning up for the next kids to play; the lady at the front desk was SOOOO friendly to us and also kind to our kids. The family bathroom was clean, well stocked, they need another one of those!! It's perfect for those of us who have a stroller , several kids who need to use the potty but also have a changing table. There were new things in the play areas that weren't there a few years back and everything was just so clean , I'm very impressed at how well they've maintained the place & kept admission low. read more

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This is a go-to for kids under 10 in the San Antonio/ austin area It's reasonably priced and has tons to do. The kids love it every time we go, which is about once a month or so. read more

My 4 yr old grandaughter loved it. Lots of fun and learning activities. Highly recommend

Fun place to bring kids. It keeps their mind learning. They also do birthday parties. I would definitely come back here again. Also, don't forget to stop by at the cafés (the food is pretty delicious) and the gift shop is pretty affordable. read more

This place is amazing and a great value. Our group consisted of children ages 2 to 8 and it held everyone's imaginations and attention for over 4 hours (when we had to leave for naps). Each themed play area is well thought out, well made and super cute. Our favorites were the grocery store, bank and camper set. The costumes were also super fun. I was impressed with how often the start went through and picked up the areas to keep them clean and organized. The outdoor area with water tables was impressive, lots of ways to engage and explore with water. Well shaded too. Food and beverage were not allowed but they did have tables in the indoor courtyard area where we ate our packed lunch. read more

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All staffs both front desk and food services are excellent in what they do. Kudos to their chefs/cook for making the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I've ever had!!!!! read more

McKenna Children's Museum - The best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I've ever had! - Children's Museums Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

This place was super cute and fun, especially for the price! My 5 year old had a great time. My only complaint is that it seemed a lot of the toys and gadgets weren't out to be played with (I'm sure it's because of covid). But, we had a fun time and will be back :) read more

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We've taken our kiddos here a few times and it's keeps them busy for 2-3 hours which is just the right amount of activities. I love that they have an art space that we usually get to at the end. It's always stocked with paint and other art supplies. The entry cost is super reasonable, low enough for us to come here every couple weeks. One of our kids favorite places. read more

$7.50 per person and closed on Sundays. It's a fun place for 2-3 hours. It's not too big or expensive where you feel the need to spend an entire day there. They have quite a few different stations with some of the typical stuff. Astro stuff, medicine stuff, block trains, play kitchen etc. They also had an outside area with water stuff and a mini play area. I'd recommend this for kids under 7. Any older and they will be bored out of their mind. It's good for the occasional visit, but couldn't see it being with $7.50/per person per visit for frequent visits. Not sure if they have a membership or not. Staff was friendly and you allowed multiple entries in a day. Ie you can leave and come back. read more

Before the pandemic I took my son to the children's museum to meet up with some of his online school classmates. We had a great time. It was worth visiting. My son spent about 2 hours playing and so did I. We enjoyed the hospital and the air blower. I would recommend the place for children 10/11 and under. Yet for those who are kid at heat it's great. read more

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Good for toddlers and preschool age inside and water table. Play structure is for older kids for sure. Gift shop prices are stupid if you can avoid it. read more

This is such a fun place, very interactive and not expensive to enjoy with your family!

This is the perfect size children's museum for young kids! My kids loved all the activities there was for them to do, especially the grocery store! There is plenty to do to keep your little one busy here from painting to space ships! The outdoor water and playground is perfect!! read more

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Got my 1 1/2 niece out the house and heard about this place. They have both indoor and outdoor activities. This is mostly catered to kids 6 and under. Older kids would be extremely bored and be done with it in less than 10 maybe 15 mins.. They have different rooms that involve learning and life skill activities. read more

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This spot is a hidden gem! It's got indoor and outdoor attractions, an art studio where kids can freely paint, make a designated craft or build a flying machine for the air tube just outside the art area. My kids are 6&4 and absolutely loved it. A mini grocery store, camping area, giant blocks outside and a playground are just a few of the things I recall. No food allowed inside but outside is fine if you need a snack break. read more

Really clean, well organized facility. It's is geared towards younger kids but even my older kids (10 and 13) enjoyed themselves. The staff was really on top of things, cleaning up art spaces and restocking supplies. There was a staff member in the play grocery store, restocking shelves so kids could continue to play. There is some fun water play activities outside, as well. Very inexpensive visit, well worth the money. read more