Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Museum · Austin
Last checked: Oct 29, 2026 · official sitesource
UT's natural history museum, home of the big pterosaur and dinosaur fossils. Small enough for a toddler attention span, and free for kids 4 and under.
Ages
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
Best for dinosaur-loving 3+; under 5 free, free fourth Sundays
Price
Under $10
General $10; youth 5-17 $6; 4 and under free; seniors $6; Museums for All $3 (SNAP). Free Fourth Sundays for everyone. Card only, no cash.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Sunday | 1 pm – 5 pm |
Good to know: Last admission 4:30pm. Closed on UT home football Saturdays (Oct 31, Nov 21, 2026) and Nov 26, Dec 24, 25, 31, Jan 1.
Setting
Indoor
- Good in heat: Yes
- Good in rain: Yes
Getting there
2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712
Rough drive times
- about 45 min from Dripping Springs
- about 20 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
- about 25 min from Bee Cave
- about 60 min from Wimberley
- about 45 min from Driftwood
Estimated from distance, not live traffic.
Parent details
- Parking
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- Stroller access
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- Restrooms
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- Changing table
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- Fenced play area
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- Splash pad
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- Food on site
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- Accessible
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- Easy parking
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- Nursing space
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Happening here
4th Sun monthly 13:00-17:00 (free admission for all)
Free Fourth Sunday (Texas Science & Natural History Museum)
Texas Science & Natural History Museum · Austin
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
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