What makes it 62% Couple-Friendly: Couples can play with high-tech galleries and snap fun photos together, yet the space is busy and kid-focused, offering minimal quiet time or romance compared with other Austin outings.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time to explore main galleries and outdoor play without rush
Innovators’ Workshop:
Tinker with circuits, simple machines, and explore items under the Micro-Eye microscope.
Tip: Team up to build projects and share discoveries.
Light Lab:
Mix colored light, ‘freeze’ your shadow, and draw with light sticks on a photoreactive wall.
Tip: Use long-exposure light sticks for memorable couple photos.
Currents Water Play:
Arrange dripping buckets into musical rhythms and explore water-powered sounds.
Tip: Bring a change of clothes or use provided lockers to keep dry.
Our Backyard:
Climb the large Climber, build dams in Springs, and play Tube Tunes outdoors.
Tip: Visit later in your trip to cool off and enjoy fresh air

Ben Harrison
We love Thinkery. My child can spend an hour or more playing with the water activities alone. We have visited a few times but this time was on Museum day which was extremely busy because it was free entry. This is the best place for inquisitive children, but also great for adults. Build and bond with your child. Hint: Take dry change of clothes if your kiddo loves playing with water. Staff are ...
Laurene O
We had a wonderful time at Thinkery! Our 1.5-year-old daughter absolutely loved it—so many hands-on activities and interactive spaces perfect for little ones. It’s a fun, engaging, and educational spot for kids. Highly recommend for families visiting Austin!
DeeAnna Lodzeischi
While the price for three was a bit steeper than we expected, our daughter had an absolutely amazing time here! The interactive activities could easily keep kids busy for hours, and we even had fun playing alongside her at the various displays. Her favorite spot was definitely the outdoor river system and play area. A pro tip: bring a water bottle for that section, as it can get hot even with the ...
Kenny Stuart
Our children were just outside the range of perfection. Our son is 11 and found some of the activities interesting but not for too long, and our daughter is 7 months old and enjoyed grabbing everything and putting it in her mouth. Still a great experience
Aiona Key
Had a great time, kiddo loved all the different types of engaged activities to do. Time well spent and even tired out the kiddo at the end. It was nice to sit back and see the kiddo explore. Definitely coming back! Great for a family with multiple kids for sure!
Every Wednesday from 4–8 PM is free Community Night with bilingual storytime at 6 PM.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| General Admission (2 adults) | USD 37.9 |
| Locker rental | USD 1 |
| Total Estimated | USD 38.9 |
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