What makes it 97% Kids-Friendly: Interactive STEAM zones, outdoor climber, water play, storytimes and flexible pricing nights create an almost ideal full-day experience for children up to age twelve.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Time enough to explore hands-on exhibits, outdoor play, and catch a story time without rushing
Innovators’ Workshop:
Tinker with simple machines, paint walls, and explore your skin under the Micro-Eye microscope
Tip: Pair each child with an adult to try all stations
Light Lab:
Mix colored lights, freeze your shadow on the photoreactive wall, and draw with light sticks
Tip: Bring a small flashlight for extra light experiments
Currents:
Create rhythms by arranging dripping buckets into water-powered musical patterns
Tip: Pack a change of clothes; this exhibit can get wet
Our Backyard:
Climb the big Climber, build water dams in Springs, and play Tube Tunes outdoors
Tip: Wear water-safe shoes and a swimsuit under clothes

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!
Check the Thinkery calendar for STEAM Sundays workshops and the End-of-Summer Bash festival with live music and giant bubbles
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) | 
|---|---|
| General admission (4 tickets) | USD 75.8 | 
| Locker rental | USD 1 | 
| Total Estimated | USD 76.8 | 
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