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    Elisa M.

    Let's start with the con ~ $10 for parking that I don't recall being mentioned when I bought my ticket. However once you get past that, you're in for a good time. Took my sister in love who was visiting from out of town to do something different. However it wasn't long that we were two big kids having a blast in a museum. I can honestly say, we stayed longer than I had anticipated as we were just having a great time. I will say, the disco "joy" ball had me in tears because having the joy sucked out of you is a real thing. The butterfly swing was beautiful, we helped create art by swinging the big ball with chalk around the room, the wind balloon was at the top of the list however the ball pit had us in tears and had me wondering who was coming to save me. Seriously, laughs were had, memories were made and this was a great visit!

    Deloney D.

    This was such an awesome experience! It is enjoyable for children and adults alike. Tons of photo opportunities were scattered throughout. Most of the art was interactive. I got to be a big kid in the big pool of balls: it was the childhood fantasy that I never knew I had. Because I love butterflies, the butterfly room with the floor pillows was so awesome. If we had not had more things on our itinerary for the day, I would have stayed in the butterfly room and the ball pit much longer. Pricing was great. The employees we did interact with were professional and helpful. There was tons of parking. However it was $10 per car.

    Nikita P.

    This was one of the coolest art installations I e ever seen! We had such a blast and met some really great people. If you're looking for something to do with friends, family, or even on your own...definitely recommend checking this out while it's in Dallas! This was one of the coolest art installations I e ever seen! We had such a blast and met some really great people. If you're looking for something to do with friends, family, or even on your own...definitely recommend checking this out while it's in Dallas!

    Traci U.

    We went during spring break, on a Tuesday. Our timed ticket was for 11am, right as it opened. They have private fenced parking area that costs $10, you pay inside. Since we were some of the first people in that day, the place was spotless! The staff were so friendly and answered all our questions! It took us about an hour and a half to see all the exhibits. The kids LOVED how interactive the exhibits were. The adults thought they were absolutely beautiful. It was well organized and not crowded at all. The timed tickets help with crowd control. At the end there is a snack bar and small gift shop. Overall, it was a great experience!

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    Greg H.

    Felt like the entire event was well organized. We had a scheduled arrival time, checked in promptly and never felt like the crowds were too big but things just kept moving. There were some real cool exhibits that clash fun, imagination and art. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun date night. Parking is $10 and they take only card--no cash.

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    Robert L.

    Balloon Museum was such a fun and creative date night idea my partner came up with, and honestly she nailed it. The moment we walked in, it felt like stepping into a dream you didn't know you needed. Now, to keep it real -- the location isn't in the best neighborhood. But they had active parking attendants keeping everything organized, visible, and secure. Parking runs ten bucks, so plan for that. Once you get inside, the whole experience shifts in a good way. Check-in was a breeze. They run everything by timed entry, and they do it right. It kept the crowds controlled, the rooms open, and gave us space to interact with each installation without rushing or waiting. We even got clean solo photos without strangers in the background -- rare for spots like this. Inside, the place was spotless and well organized. The flow from room to room felt intentional and smooth, like they wanted you to actually enjoy the art instead of shuffle through it. Every exhibit had a write-up explaining the artist, the idea, or the meaning behind the sculpture, which made the experience even better. You're not just seeing something cool -- you're understanding the story behind it. The interactive pieces were the real highlight. Some moved on their own, others reacted when you touched or walked near them, and all of them pulled you into the moment. It's the kind of museum where you're part of the art, not just observing it. We laughed, played with the displays, watched pieces light up, and just enjoyed being big kids for the night. It was immersive, unique, and honestly one of those date nights that sticks with you. If you're looking for something different, memorable, and creative, this spot absolutely delivers. My partner picked the perfect place.

    Kayla T.

    This was an amazing experience and it really brought out the inner child in me. They offered more than I expected, and so I was really surprised once I got there and saw all the different interactive rooms.

    Kristen S.

    It was so much fun! The exhibits were fun and creative! You can be there for hours!!! We had a blast! There's even a parking lot and parking is only 10$!

    Christine T.

    The balloon installations here are a lot of fun and the timed entry tickets are typically available. It's not in a high traffic, familiar location but there was plenty of parking in the early afternoon. There are colorful balloon souvenirs also. We had a great time and maybe supported some artists from other countries while wandering through this collection of exhibits.

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    Dallas Museum of Art

    Dallas Museum of Art

    4.1
    (627 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Whether it's a cold rainy day or a sweltering hot one, you can escape the punishing weather and…read moreenjoy an outing at the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) for a little inspiration and awe. The DMA has a supporter membership for $120. It includes parking which would cost you $20 otherwise. You also get two free admission tickets that you can use to view the museum's collections or any special exhibitions each and every day of the year. The membership will also provide a discount at the museum store and in the snack bar. Visit twice during the year, and the membership more than pays for itself. You can buy your membership online, print the receipt, and show it for free parking. Once inside the venue, show the receipt at the check-in desk to get your free tickets to the special exhibit(s). Your DMA cards will be mailed to you in four weeks, in the mean time, use that printed receipt for everything. We renewed our membership this weekend April 2026 and went to see the Samurai Collection. Metalwork is not a favorite of mine, but I was still fascinated by the stories presented on the placards throughout the exhibit and I certainly appreciated the beautiful, intricate craftsmanship presented in each piece. I didn't realize that the Samurai swords and armor had been banned from production in Japan, so the metal workers pivoted and learned to become artisans. They started to make and repair metal embellishments, lanterns, and incense burners for the numerous temples in the country. Many of the items in this collection were from Kyoto and Nara, both places my husband and I visited in November 2009. The full body armor was fascinating. Little pieces of leather were coated in metal, painted, and woven tightly together to form a moveable, but protective layer over the body. The workmanship was exquisite. The exhibit had a few short videos you could watch to learn about the work. I especially liked the 30 second clip about the process of making cloisonné. These vases are beautiful and the process to make each one is detailed and meticulous. Kids could collect a postcard-sized scavenger hunt near the entrance and use that to stay in engaged throughout the visit. At the end, there was a sign on the wall with the answer key pictures showing which art pieces help the intricate designs they were looking for. The DMA has a permanent collection that includes a variety of art from around the globe, as well as multiple special exhibits throughout the year. Everyone is bound to find something that delights them and inspires conversation and wonder. Worth a visit!

    What a spectacular collection!…read more No exhibit overwhelms the visitor. They are all consistently laid out with track LED spotlights and ample spacing. There is a good variety of subjects and styles. And even rotating special exhibits, too. Best of all, there is free admission. What a treasure to make art accessible. Plus, the museum is located two blocks of the DART station at St Paul. Any level of admirer will appreciate this museum.

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    Photo doesn't do the exquisite detail justice
    The armor was intricately weaved together.
    The armor was intricately weaved together.
    Name That Tune, 2012 - Cecily Brown: Themes & Variations Exhibit! (2025)

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    Museum of Illusions - Dallas

    Museum of Illusions - Dallas

    4.0
    (241 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Museum of Illusions was such a fun little downtown adventure. Parking was easy and I lucked up with…read morea spot right up front. I walked right in. Purchasing tickets online was simple and let me choose the exact date and time I wanted to visit. Check in was quick with the email confirmation. The museum itself was very clean and I constantly saw employees wiping down and tidying exhibits. Some of the illusions were tricky to figure out at first, but the placards on the walls explained everything really well. The staff was also super helpful and happy to show guests the best angles for photos. Emma was especially amazing at helping frame pictures and making sure we got good shots inside the exhibits. One exhibit featured a spinning tunnel that was tough for me because of equilibrium issues, so keep that in mind if you are sensitive to motion effects. This is a quick and entertaining side quest while downtown. It took us about an hour and fifteen minutes to experience everything.Theres no rush and you move at your own pace. I would definitely come back again.

    Went during a holiday weekend so we expected to face some crowded-ness going on, but WOW, the…read morebuilding was way smaller than we expected so it was very hard to get photos without another person practically staring you down for their turn. Employees were very attentive when asking if we wanted to get a photo, which is great. There was even one employee who was cleaning one of the mirror illusions, but stopped and took the time to explain how the illusion worked for us. I wish I had gotten his name, because he was an awesome employee. My main gripe, as stated previously, was that the museum was smaller than we thought. It took us 30 minutes to get through all the illusions, and for the price point to enter, just didn't seem worth it in comparison. I'm glad I went, I just probably won't go back for a while. I did get some nice photos.

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    Museum of Illusions - Dallas
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    Sweet Tooth Hotel

    Sweet Tooth Hotel

    4.0
    (52 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    If you find yourself in Dallas for the weekend make plans to visit the Sweet Tooth Hotel -…read morecurrently they are offering $8 cocktails and Karaoke. PARKING - If you park in the garage next door The sweet tooth hotel will validate your ticket. However, I do recommend TAKING A UBER!!! I visited two weeks ago, the elevator in the parking garage was broken!! The wouldn't go down, only up. Let's me clear - I am not that lazy, I will walk when needed. However my friend has a busted knee, which wouldn't allow her to climb stairs. She's already walking like a pirate. I went to 3 other parking garages before I found one that felt safe with an easy walk. We purchased tickets in advance ($17 - Super Sweet Karaoke) General Admisson. As we entered The Sweet Tooth Hotel you could hear the off-key Karaoke in the bar area. We received a room key at the desk for the additional 7-8 rooms. The first three rooms were vibrant and full of local art installations. I was obsessed with the Mad Hatter's tea Party themed room. The bar is fun! Lots of reflective mirrors. You can purchase desserts here as well as cocktails. I wish this place stayed open until 1am. We stayed until closing which was (11pm) I ordered the "sunset dream" cocktail. All cocktails are $8 on Fridays. The bartender gave great suggestions. I would definitely recommend going here if you're in the city.

    About: Female-founded by Jencey Keeton in 2018, Sweet Tooth…read moreHotel's Downtown Dallas Flagship Location started as a pop-up and has evolved into an interactive art museum and craft cocktail lounge. This venue allows attendees to fully immerse themselves in the captivating world of interactive art. The mission is to contribute to the growth of the creative community in Dallas by inspiring and educating guests through immersive art exhibits, while also providing artists with a platform to showcase their work. The largest exhibit to date, Dreamland, features an immersive art installation that highlights the extraordinary talent of both emerging local and national artists. The Calirosa Tequila Cocktail Lounge, also known as the Stay Sweet Cocktail Lounge, is the perfect complement to your visit! Guests can enjoy a curated selection of artisanal cocktails, mocktails, and delectable confections while experiencing the glimmering infinity mirror bar, custom light show, and the option to enhance drinks with the delightful flavors of Flossie's Cotton Candy You can visit the Cocktail Lounge at any time without needing a ticket to Sweet Tooth Hotel! Things We Liked: Super Sweet Ticket: Includes access to the entire exhibit, a cocktail or mocktail from the Stay Sweet Cocktail Lounge and your choice of a sweet treat. Dreamland Scavenger Hunt-An interactive virtual scavenger hunt to unlock the secret book for a Sweet Tooth Hotel keychain Validated garage parking Drinks: Very Cherry Bear-Y Mocktail Rosé Rubber Duckie Treats: @JOYMacarons Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwich Location: 1511 Elm Street, #100, Dallas, TX 75201 S/O to Noel and the team of staff and artists for creating a nostalgic yet futuristic experience that everyone can enjoy! See for yourself! Follow @SweetToothHotel on IG for tasty offerings and updates!

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    Sweet Tooth Hotel
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    The Real Unreal - Meow Wolf

    The Real Unreal - Meow Wolf

    4.1
    (294 reviews)
    20.8 mi
    $$$

    We had heard about Meow Wolf in the past and thought it sounded neat but wasn't fully interested in…read moregoing. I definitely didn't fully understand what it was. My husband and I needed a fun activity to do together (without the kids) for our 18th wedding anniversary and I decided it looked neat enough to go to, even if it was mainly just an immersive art experience. I was 1000% wrong. It is way, way more than that. It is intense and entertaining and intriguinging and kept our attention and interest for nearly 3 hours on our extended date. We felt a bit like kids again, and there was even more of the experience that we didn't fully explore in that timeframe. It's hard to explain without giving away spoilers but it was incredibly interesting and multifaceted and immersive, but not directly as an art exhibit as much as like you are in a storyline in an Alice in Wonderland-like world with multiple dimensions and most everything is interactive. Touch everything, push the buttons, open the doors and drawers and cabinets, cause there are hidden treasures and such at every turn. The employees were wonderful. No one broke character, they were just as present as you'd want them to be (they're there in part to answer questions and help with whatever is needed), and they all were welcoming. One in particular stood out - Reinhart. I didn't know it until after we exited the experience but they're the manager at the location. That doesn't surprise me because they were a role model for how the staff there should interact with the people attending the experience. They may all do that too truly, but I can only speak directly about this manager as we crossed paths with them so many times. There was a group of elementary-aged kiddos who were clearly having the time of their lives and part of that was due to Reinhart's interactions. The kids would treat them as a customer in their game of "Restaurant", ask them to be a member of their audience as they performed on the stage for them, invite them to walk around with them throughout the different areas of the experience, etc. They stayed in character and interacted with the kids on their level, never seeming bored or inconvenienced, and always game for whatever they wanted of them. They were definitely invested in the kids having the ultimate experience that day and I'm certain they did, in large part due to the way Reinhart enhanced the experience for them throughout their time there. When we left (shortly after the group of kids) they were already at the register helping out and being readily available for the customers in the gift shop. They definitely fulfill the spirit of the place and made it even more fun for us just by being around their great interactions with the kids. Cost: Worth it. 100%. To be clear, I am a pretty cheap person, which is why I had deferred taking my 2 kiddos to it even though they were interested. I didn't want to spend that much money on what I thought was a nice but fairly straightforward art experience but now that we truly understand what it is we will DEFINITELY be bringing them back, as well as our girl scout troop. We're also gonna have my kids upcoming birthday party here too, her request. My only regret is just buying one time tickets and not buying my hubby and I the membership, as it pays for itself after only 2 visits and we will definitely want to go to this and other Meow Wolfs later this summer. They have multiple locations across the US and each one has a different experience/storyline/exhibits, so it's worth going to any of them your near as they aren't all the same. We will likely get our kids the membership when we take them soon. There is an integrated snack shack in the experience and the prices aren't bad, better than a lot of places we've gone to in the past. You can't bring outside food and drink but they do have water stations to fill up an empty bottle at, if you bring one. To summarize - 10/10, highly recommend, will go again, cheapskate approved!!!

    What happens when you put a lot of creative minds together, then they drop slips of paper in a hat…read moreand draw two? Meow Wolf! Founded in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Meow Wolf is a very surreal artistic adventure. In Dallas/Grapevine, Meow Wolf The Real Unreal is a house gone a bit crazy. After entering the front yard, you can experience an outer worldly immersive adventure that is hard to describe, but fun to photograph. Love the colors. So much to see. My favorite rooms were the camper/RV and the Neon Glowquarium. Although I couldn't follow the story, if there actually was one, it was nice to go from room to room in the two story mid century modern home looking for Jared. I never found him, but it was still fun. Bought a Portal Pass Supreme in Las Vegas. This gives access to all the Meow Wolf locations. Houston. Grapevine. Santa Fe. Denver. Las Vegas. As well as future locations in Los Angeles with no blackout dates. Three locations explored. More to come.

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    Cool fridge room
    The rooms of the house are perfectly recreated to take u back.
    The rooms of the house are perfectly recreated to take u back.
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    Perot Museum of Nature and Science

    Perot Museum of Nature and Science

    4.1
    (823 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I've heard so many great things about this museum and was super excited to finally visit over the…read moreweekend! It was SO big. Definitely spent hours in here, as there are so many levels, room, activities, etc. Really loved the activities that were super engaging, both for kids and adults. The spots area on the bottom ground floor was super fun and not crowded at all. The price is well worth the visit! perfect place for families, and even just adults (i saw some adult friend groups who were visiting and they looked like they were having so much fun!) Parking is across the street under the highway. it's $15, which is not the best but at least it's a short walk. It was pretty easy finding a spot too.

    My family and I got to visit the Perot Museum during our recent trip to Dallas. And while I wish we…read morehad more time to spend there, it was a definite highlight! We started at the near the top floor, by seeing the dinosaur skeletons and learning about fossils. And then we went to the bird area. My kids liked getting to go to the different kiosks to make their dream bird, as well as the bird flight simulator. I very much enjoyed the gem and minerals hall. Every 80s kid had a rock collection when they were growing up -- right??? Well, if you're part of that group, this area is for you. I loved seeing the different gems as well as the giant amethyst geode. This museum has a lot to explore. A lot of it is reading and screen based, though there were enough interactive exhibits mixed in to keep my kids entertained and learning. We would definitely come back!

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    Tylosaurus skeleton
    Tylosaurus skeleton
    They still have the scarf chute!

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    They still have the scarf chute!
    Meadows Museum

    Meadows Museum

    4.3
    (45 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    We visited the Meadows Museum on a school field trip, and it was an outstanding experience from…read morestart to finish. The program was well organized and very engaging for students. They began by learning about the seven elements of art in a clear and age appropriate way. After that, they created their own clay sculptures, which allowed them to apply what they had learned in a hands on and meaningful way. The highlight was when a docent guided the students through the galleries and taught them about different art pieces. The explanations were thoughtful, interactive, and kept the students genuinely interested. Our class left inspired, excited, and talking about art long after we left. This was an excellent educational experience, and I highly recommend the Meadows Museum for school field trips or anyone looking for a rich and memorable art experience.

    The Meadows just keeps getting better and better. As I've mentioned in other reviews,I discovered…read moreit on the SMU campus many years ago. Before they moved to this new facility it was very small and seemingly inconsequential. However,they did have a small collection of religious narrative 15th century Spanish art. That collection has grown with the addition of many masterpieces old and new. I can't get enough of The Meadows and it's especially nice when traveling exhibits show up Like the Legacy of Vesuvius. This show tells the story of King Charles of Bourbon and the impact his art collecting had on the world. Extremely interesting. Here for another month you still have time to catch it Go!

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    Exterior with Jaume Plensa's "Sho"
    Exterior with Jaume Plensa's "Sho"
    Meadows Museum
    Meadows Museum

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