The Thinkery

Museum Austin, Texas, United States
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What to expect

The Thinkery is a children's museum in Austin, Texas, that offers interactive exhibits and hands-on activities focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). The museum features permanent exhibits such as the Currents exhibit, which explores fluid dynamics and the connection between water and sound, and the Light Lab, where visitors can investigate the impact of color, light, and shadows. The Thinkery also hosts recurring events like Community Nights, Think Lab, and Baby Bloomers, which cater to different age groups and interests. Additionally, the museum offers accessibility features like wheelchair accessibility, sound-reducing earmuffs, and Sensory Friendly Hours for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or other special needs

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Quick Trip to Austin with Kids

Quick Trip to Austin with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited The Thinkery, an amazing children's museum with various science themed rooms and stations, separate areas for tinkering and playing, toddler friendly areas and more involved exhibits for older kids. There's also a fun outdoor playground with an awesome climbing structure and even water features

Highlights: Our kids absolutely loved The Thinkery! It had both toddler friendly areas and more involved exhibits for older kids, and the outdoor playground with climbing structure and water features was a hit! ✨