Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
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We went to this museum once about a year and a half ago. The kids had a great time and we actually didn't even see most of the museum. We couldn't get them out of the toddler area - which by the way is great fun for kids. They have a miniature grocery store where the kids can use shopping carts, get food from the shelves and then scan their groceries. There is also a playhouse and several cars - so lots of pretend play - very kid-friendly! Prior to renovation, there was also a fun waterplay area.
Reviewed by: AngelaP from on Feb 14 2008
I was extremely disappointed with this museum. It is very small and the exhibits are limited. Take the extra 40 mins. to drive to Dallas. Anyone who has been to a science and history museum of moderate size will be let down by the one in Fort Worth.
Reviewed by: Christine from on Nov 28 2007
This museum has one of the finest collections in the country. Great children's programs and a staff that cares about education. I've been going to this museum regularly for over 30 years. You can always see something new. Also, the Omni Theater is a truly wondorous experience.
Reviewed by: Darth Brainy from on Aug 03 2007
The staff tried to convince me to purchase a membership to the museum, then I found out they are closing in september for two years. The star wars exhibit was enjoyable to the two little boys I took with me, most of the hands on exhibits were malfunctioning and the staff did not know how or were not interested in fixing them. The cowgirl museum across the street was much more enjoyable. They have a hands on section over there as well that was much more entertaining and much better maintained. Overall I can say that it was not worth the $70.00 that it cost us to get in and the planetarium as well as the imax theatre and the stars wars exhibit are all additional charges beyond the basic museum fee. Be careful and pay attention to what you are paying and what you are getting out of it. Oh yeah the food at the court yard cafe was good and very inexpensive, it was also the one place in the museum where the employees were actually pleasant and willing to help.
Reviewed by: holly p from on Jul 24 2007
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is a very kid friendly place. Lots of hands on things for all ages. Close to lot of other attractions. The Museum is a short drive to the Zoo or Bontanical Gardens, a walk to the Cowgirls Musuem. This is a great place for an afternoon with the kids.
Reviewed by: . from on Jun 07 2007
This is a good museum at the moment, with some traveling exhibits and now till Labor day a good set of the archives on display. It currently feels like a participative small subunit of the Exploratorium, Ontario science center, or Chicago museum of technology, but will be better able to stand after the rebuild. This site will close for full rebuilding Labor day 2007 and reopen later. They are even moving the Omni and all the existing building will go away. Museum School and such will continue in portables. FUTURE plans are exciting, more space, less dead aisles, better crowd accommodation, and likely better access control and parking. This review is from a long time science professional in Fort Worth that visits about 2-3x per year.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 30 2007
WE HAD A REALLY GREAT TIME...BOTH MY KIDS DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE. WE WILL PLAN TO VISIT THE MUSEUM OFTEN.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 17 2006
This was my third trip back to this museum. I have young children so they enjoyed all the fun activities. I however did not like the admission price! Couldn't figure why they charge sooooo much!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 11 2006
Living nearby, we have family passes to the museum and visit almost every week. My younger son loves the KidSpace downstairs, my older son loves the upstairs areas more, and both like Dino Dig. And the Omni is a place the entire family loves!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 09 2006
the fort worth museum is an awesome place for kids and adults in my personal opinion i think the best thing they have is the omni theater you should check it out some time. The museum has exciting things for everyone, you can really learn lots about dinosaurs and all that kind of things. If you wanna have fun time with your family visit the fort worth museum. =]
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 23 2005
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We went to this museum once about a year and a half ago. The kids had a great time and we actually didn't even see most of the museum. We couldn't get them out of the toddler area - which by the way is great fun for kids. They have a miniature grocery store where the kids can use shopping carts, get food from the shelves and then scan their groceries. There is also a playhouse and several cars - so lots of pretend play - very kid-friendly! Prior to renovation, there was also a fun waterplay area.
Reviewed by: AngelaP from on Feb 14 2008
I was extremely disappointed with this museum. It is very small and the exhibits are limited. Take the extra 40 mins. to drive to Dallas. Anyone who has been to a science and history museum of moderate size will be let down by the one in Fort Worth.
Reviewed by: Christine from on Nov 28 2007
This museum has one of the finest collections in the country. Great children's programs and a staff that cares about education. I've been going to this museum regularly for over 30 years. You can always see something new. Also, the Omni Theater is a truly wondorous experience.
Reviewed by: Darth Brainy from on Aug 03 2007
The staff tried to convince me to purchase a membership to the museum, then I found out they are closing in september for two years. The star wars exhibit was enjoyable to the two little boys I took with me, most of the hands on exhibits were malfunctioning and the staff did not know how or were not interested in fixing them. The cowgirl museum across the street was much more enjoyable. They have a hands on section over there as well that was much more entertaining and much better maintained. Overall I can say that it was not worth the $70.00 that it cost us to get in and the planetarium as well as the imax theatre and the stars wars exhibit are all additional charges beyond the basic museum fee. Be careful and pay attention to what you are paying and what you are getting out of it. Oh yeah the food at the court yard cafe was good and very inexpensive, it was also the one place in the museum where the employees were actually pleasant and willing to help.
Reviewed by: holly p from on Jul 24 2007
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is a very kid friendly place. Lots of hands on things for all ages. Close to lot of other attractions. The Museum is a short drive to the Zoo or Bontanical Gardens, a walk to the Cowgirls Musuem. This is a great place for an afternoon with the kids.
Reviewed by: . from on Jun 07 2007
This is a good museum at the moment, with some traveling exhibits and now till Labor day a good set of the archives on display. It currently feels like a participative small subunit of the Exploratorium, Ontario science center, or Chicago museum of technology, but will be better able to stand after the rebuild. This site will close for full rebuilding Labor day 2007 and reopen later. They are even moving the Omni and all the existing building will go away. Museum School and such will continue in portables. FUTURE plans are exciting, more space, less dead aisles, better crowd accommodation, and likely better access control and parking. This review is from a long time science professional in Fort Worth that visits about 2-3x per year.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 30 2007
WE HAD A REALLY GREAT TIME...BOTH MY KIDS DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE. WE WILL PLAN TO VISIT THE MUSEUM OFTEN.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 17 2006
This was my third trip back to this museum. I have young children so they enjoyed all the fun activities. I however did not like the admission price! Couldn't figure why they charge sooooo much!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 11 2006
Living nearby, we have family passes to the museum and visit almost every week. My younger son loves the KidSpace downstairs, my older son loves the upstairs areas more, and both like Dino Dig. And the Omni is a place the entire family loves!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 09 2006
the fort worth museum is an awesome place for kids and adults in my personal opinion i think the best thing they have is the omni theater you should check it out some time. The museum has exciting things for everyone, you can really learn lots about dinosaurs and all that kind of things. If you wanna have fun time with your family visit the fort worth museum. =]
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 23 2005
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