Think of this is as cheap children's museum in your backyard. It's an old school building, and…read moreevery classroom has a ton of activities for elementary and under. It's not super clean, or super new, as it runs mostly on volunteers and donations, but if you're looking for an indoor place to take your kid(s) for some imaginative playtime with role playing, art, building, and a little bit of being active, then this is a great option. $5 per kid and $2 per adult (cheaper for grandparents and under-twos).

My kids love the Imagination Station! Originally it was in Joshua but has moved to an old school…read morebuilding in Cleburne. It still very much looks like a school inside but all of the classrooms have been changed into themed playrooms. They have a room with a big sand pit, an arts & crafts room, a music room, a black light room with lots of fun glow in the dark play, a Lowes construction room, a stuffed animal hospital, and a party room. It's a little small and a bit dated but it's extremely affordable and my kids have a ton of fun. They have picnic tables outside so you could easily pack a lunch and spend a whole day there. Check out their Facebook page for upcoming events. Prices $2.00 Adults 18+ $5.00 Children 2-17 $3.00 Children 12 months-23 months $1.00 Grandparents

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.

This was a really solid experience, especially for a 5-year-old. The space was wide open, clean,…read moreand easy to navigate, which made it stress-free and enjoyable for both kids and adults. There's plenty of room to explore without feeling crowded, and the overall atmosphere is calm and welcoming. That said, the museum does feel a bit dated in places. Several of the hands-on exhibits designed for kids -- especially the ones with buttons and interactive elements -- weren't working, which was a little disappointing since that's often what kids are most excited about. On the positive side, it's still better than the science museum in Houston, in our experience. The planetarium is one of the better ones around, and the absolute standout is the Omni Theater helicopter ride -- you simply cannot beat it. That alone is worth the visit and completely captivated our child. Overall, while some updates and maintenance would go a long way, this is still a strong family-friendly museum and a great outing for young kids.

On January 14, 2026, my son, a friend, her kiddo, and I stopped by on a day when it was cold and…read morewindy. It was my friend's idea. Admission is free if your little one is 0-2 years old. If you're a member, depending on your membership, you're able to have 2 or more people go in with you for free. Which I feel is definitely worth it, especially if you have kiddos. I love that it's an interactive museum with many exhibits. You can take your kiddo/s here, and they can be entertained for hours. It's perfect for rainy days, or unfavorable weather days instead of just bring at home with your little one/s. This is a great spot to take them, and they will definitely let all their energy out. My little one enjoyed the Marvel section, especially since he got to wear a cape, the grocery store they have for the kiddos, as well as other interactive play areas within the museum. They have a café inside, and I'll have pictures of their menu. Oh, and you have to pay for parking, but if you're a member you're able to get a discount. My son had a good night's sleep after all the walking around. I highly recommend it to anyone who had little ones. They can run around or crawl for hours here.

Wow! Talk about up close and personal with science! This museum really has a treasure trove of…read morefossils and bones! If you're lucky enough to catch a tour from Dr. Chadwick himself, you'll have a hard time believing your good fortune. But all of the curators are knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to provide all sorts of factoids. These people are really passionate about their projects and dinosaur digs- you might even get recruited to help them dig up some dinosaur bones yourself up in Wyoming! I hope you get to see this great museum when you're in town.

I really enjoyed this museum. The tour guide was nice and she actually visits the dig sites to dig…read moreup dinosaur bones!! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and even let us touch a real dinosaur bone. Highly recommend booking a trip here

We didn't book our tickets online ahead of time since the decision was made on a whim. It was on a…read moreSaturday afternoon. Either we got lucky or the timing was right since we did not have anyone in line in front of us. They gathered us in a group with a guide to help everyone navigate through the experience. My son had a great time running around. I love how they kept it engaging for the kids, but some of the activities were too advanced for my toddler to follow. For example, he could not figure out how to find the blue styrofoam roll and place that on the puzzle board to unlock the village. There were also too many kids in the cage area, so it was hard to get him up there to throw the ball at Gargamel. At the end, he did not want to put on the VR goggles, so we went straight to the gift shop. Our favorite activity was the obstacle course. The kids had loads of fun climbing and running to and fro. I personally like the Smurf village, which was absolutely adorable with vibrant colors. You can also meet the Smurf characters for photo-op. It was definitely a fun experience that was not too congested with others. Entrance fee definitely on the pricey side though.

This was an amazing experience I definitely recommend trying it before the exhibition leaves. It's…read moreinteractive and fun for the whole family!

I took my 16 month old for the first time today and he had a blast. It did feel very full with the…read morenumber of kids there, but it seemed that all parents were engaged in watching their kids. The snack token was a great bonus and the sensory tables were also a nice addition. All the toys were in good condition and I appreciated the host cleaning throughout the session. We'll be back!

This Playstreet Museum is adorable, fun and nicely organized! Our little one loved it! I wish we…read morelived in the area, so we could visit often.

Attended a "Noon Year's Eve" event for kids and had a great time. Very creative use of the space,…read morewith lots of climbing and playing and even a super cool stop-action animation table. You have to see it to understand. They even had an axolotl in an aquarium. Run by a nonprofit that helps domestic violence victims, according to someone I talked to at the event.

Great place for kids to express themselves. Staff is super kind, so much to do. Wish they were…read moreopen on Monday and Tuesdays. Only down thing is the arts and crafts table did not have supplies and we showed up 2 hours after they opened.

An unbelievable museum for car enthusiasts and non enthusiasts also!! Highly recommend it!read more

great place . very educational and fun. very clean. restroom all over the place. comfortable chairs…read moreyou can rest while checking around. highly recommended to take tourists to visit dfw

Trinket lovers! You have to stop by to see the trinket locker. They have new drops every week. This…read moreis a place to be inspired, create community, volunteer, and become who you SHINE as you discover what your contribution to the world is, and why it matters! Loooove this place!

I recently came to House of Shine to attend a junk journaling class. The environment was friendly,…read moreinviting and the space was beautiful. Before the class starts, one of the staff will discuss the vision behind House of Shine and ways to get involved. They have a yearly rotating exhibit with interactive activities throughout the space. Amanda the founder of DFW Junk Journaling Club was our instructor. Amanda provided information on junk journaling, showed examples through her own journals, provided supplies and answered any questions we had. The journaling classes are low cost ($10) and they have ample parking available on site. We were encouraged to bring our own supplies for junk journaling which includes receipts, stickers, pictures, cards etc. The class was casual and you could come and go as you pleased. There are meetups throughout the year for those interested in junk journaling discussed on their Instagram page or on linktree. I left the class inspired and look forward to expanding my creativity through journaling. I look forward to attending another journaling class in May.

Small aviation museum with a great collection! It's awesome to see just how massive these aircraft…read moreare and learn how they have evolved over the years.

Very well displayed aviation museum with two floors to explore, tons of real artifacts and…read moreaircraft's to explore, a gift shop and children's play area along with interactive exhibits. Plan to spend anywhere from 1-2 hours here. *I was a little frustrated when I asked for the teacher discount posted on the wall the receptionist stated it was only for Texas teachers.. though it did not specify this in writing anywhere..