Whether your kids love science, history, or cooking, Austin offers a wide variety of options for places that are both educational and fun!
Sometimes kids tend to link learning with boredom and uninteresting topics, but we assure you that they will be immediately hooked on any of these fantastic places! Check out these 15 great educational places for kids in Austin that parents will also love!
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1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723, USA
Thinkery
Originally known as the Austin Children's Museum, Thinkery has since expanded and now boasts 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor spaces filled with activities that encourage learning through play.2
East Highway 290, Austin, TX, USA
Mad Science
Mad Science brings a unique combination of fun and education, offering kids hands-on science experiences that are as entertaining as they are informative. With a variety of formats including after-school programs, workshops, special events, birthday parties, and summer camps, there's something for every young scientist.3
1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA
Bullock Texas State History Museum
The Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the “Story of Texas”.4
6001 W Parmer Ln, Austin, TX 78727, USA
The Scholar Ship
This is a paradise for kids who love educational fun!5
1910 Fort View Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Snapology
Snapology offers a truly amazing indoor play center where your kid(s) can make friends and have tons of fun!6
893 Union Chapel Rd, Cedar Creek, TX 78612, USA
Dinosaur Park
This incredible outdoor museum called the Dinosaur Park features realistic life-size dinosaur exhibits that show skin and color variations to give a better understanding of how they looked when they were alive.7
Interstate Hwy 35 Frontage Rd, Georgetown, TX, USA
Inner Space Cavern
This is definitely a must-visit place in Texas!8
2389 Stratford Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USA
Austin Nature and Science Center
Since 1960, the Austin Nature and Science Center has been a hub for interactive nature exhibits, educational programs, and fun outdoor activities.9
2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78705, USA
Texas Memorial Museum
Texas Memorial Museum is located on the campuses of The University of Texas at Austin and it's devoted to the natural sciences.10
3818 Far W Blvd, Austin, TX 78731, USA
Foodie Kids
Foodie Kids in Austin presents a unique culinary adventure tailored specifically for children, from toddlers to teens.11
4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739, USA
Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
At The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, you will be amazed by 284 acres of cultivated gardens, an arboretum, natural areas, and wildlands that straddle the Edwards Plateau and Texas Blackland Prairies ecoregions.12
13530 U.S. 183, Austin, TX 78750, USA
Austin Aquarium
The Austin Aquarium is the perfect place for families to experience everything the amazing sea has to offer.13
3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA
The Contemporary Austin
The Contemporary Austin offers a unique combination of urban and outdoor sites with two locations: the historic Jones Center in downtown Austin and Laguna Gloria, a unique 14-acre art-in-nature site that includes the landmark Driscoll Villa, the Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park, the Art School at Laguna Gloria, and the Moody Pavilions.14
101 S Lady Bird Ln, Johnson City, TX 78636, USA
Science Mill
The Science Mill is a delightful destination for families, offering an engaging and interactive learning experience for visitors of all ages!15
412 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
