Austin's children's museum in Mueller, packed with hands-on science, building and water-play exhibits. It's a haul from Dripping Springs, so we list it as a worth-the-drive pick, ideally during a Baby Bloomers morning with toddlers.
Ages
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
Worth the drive (~45+ min from Dripping Springs): Austin's big hands-on children's museum; Baby Bloomers mornings for under-4s
Price
$$
General admission $19.95 (ages 1+); under 1 free. Baby Bloomers $9 (all ages). Family Night pay-what-you-can (suggested $9). Members free. Daily reduced-admission/access programs available.
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 | 10 am – 5 pm |
Good to know: Special Monday opening Nov 2, 2026 10-5. Baby Bloomers (early quiet hours) Fri & Sat 08:00-10:00. Member Morning Nov 8 8-10. Pre-buying tickets online is offered.
Setting
Indoor
- Good in heat: Yes
- Good in rain: Yes
Getting there
1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723
Rough drive times
- about 50 min from Dripping Springs
- about 20 min from Oak Hill / SW Austin
- about 30 min from Bee Cave
- about 65 min from Wimberley
- about 45 min from Driftwood
Estimated from distance, not live traffic.
Parent details
- Parking
- Up to 3 hours validated parking in the McBee Street District Garage or Simond Garage; validation needs a Metropolis account.
- Stroller access
- Unknown — help us check
- Restrooms
- Unknown — help us check
- Changing table
- Unknown — help us check
- Fenced play area
- Unknown — help us check
- Splash pad
- Unknown — help us check
- Food on site
- Unknown — help us check
- Accessible
- Yes
- Easy parking
- Unknown — help us check
- Nursing space
- Unknown — help us check
Happening here
Every Fri, Sat · 8 am
Baby Bloomers (early hours for little ones)
Thinkery · Austin
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
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