The Ballroom
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Thinkery
1830 Simond, 512/469-6200
Photo by John Anderson
It’s a chronic parental conundrum: How to combine learning and fun. If anyone in Austin has the solution it’s Thinkery. On the ever-burgeoning Mueller development tract this children’s museum has hands-on exhibits out the wazoo and enough special events and classes to keep all kids busy, from toddlers to tweens. For you jealous adults there’s a monthly, themed night for the drinking-aged that mixes a splash of alcohol in with the second-childhood antics. These STEM warriors won’t let you or your brood down.
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Baby Bloomers
A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners. Saturdays, 8-10am.
Community Night at Thinkery
Thinkery provides admission by donation as part of its Open Door Initiative, created to give every child a chance to explore STEAM concepts and develop a lifelong love of learning, regardless of means. Sundays, 3-5pm.
Best of Austin Awards
- 2022: Readers Youth STEM Program
- 2021: Readers All-Ages Venue
- 2014: Readers Best Party Place
- 2011: Readers Best Fun, Educational Field Trip (Austin Children's Museum)
- 2003: Readers Best Party Place
- 2003: Readers Best Indoor Fun Spot
- 2002: Critics Best Way to Make Sure Your Child Is the Next Lyle Lovett (or Toni Price)
- 2002: Readers Best Indoor Fun Spot
- 2001: Critics Best Way To Introduce Children To Austin Music
- 2000: Readers Best Museum
- 1999: Critics Best Social Skills Clinic
- 1998: Critics Best Cultural Overhaul
- 1997: Critics Best Anticipated Bundle Of Joy
- 1995: Critics Best Indoor Playscape
- 1992: Critics Best Playscape (indoor)
