Went there. Looks great from the outside. Kind of a cross up between a colonial and Victorian…read more Pretty cool. Then you go inside and there are very few artifacts from historic waller county downstairs. Mostly the type of stuff you see at a Texas history museum. Except for the fact that the tour woman lovingly reads the excerpts from this county's history that glorify slavery. All the cool, possibly haunted shit is upstairs. Dresses, hats, elementary school projects as far back as 1997 (for you kids today, that's semi-ancient history). Then you go out back and downstairs into a room that locks from the inside and outside (oh joy!) That has butcher hooks and medical instruments from the 1800s. The sheer terror I felt being alone with that woman while she talked about amputations is indescribable. All in all, 6/10.

First time here, Mini golf is amazing and Tariq was a fantastic host. Appreciate it . The museum…read morewas unique and interactive. Fantastic visit.

Tariq is nice:) reasonable price, playing mini golf is fun, really enjoy the weekend here.read more

Grandkids (3 and 6) love this place . Hard to get them to leave after 1.5 hrs! They love the food…read moretruck and cabin. It has a different play setups than another one we go to in Ft Worth but they love that one too. They have good amount of toy items stocked up well too which I appreciate so no fighting over (enough dolls, food etc) please add in in Heights area! Worth the 30 min drive though here

My kiddo loves coming here. It's one of our favorite places to go during the weekdays. It's never…read moretoo busy and even when there are other families, there's enough space and stations for everyone to spread out. It's very clean and organized. All their set ups are so cute and there are plenty of learning stations for kids too. It's a great variety of stations for all kinds of interests. They give you a token to redeem for a free snack at the end of your visit which my kiddo loves every time we come here. The staff is always very friendly too. The only thing I don't love is that you have to make a reservation for the play session you want and it's not that long. I can understand that it's probably for the purpose of cleaning in between sessions and regulating the amount of people coming in but I think for the price it should be longer play times. I also wish there was a membership option. But other than that we still love it here.

This place is pretty amazing. You start off with a brief film giving you some history of what…read moreyou're about to see. As you wander through the museum part it's very well done with a lot of touch screen interactives. As you wrap up going through the museum which can easily take you an hour plus, there's a second video that the continuation of the first. Both videos are really high quality and give a great overview. Once you've experienced the inside you walk outside and see a map of what the area used to look like with a homestead sites and some buildings. It helps you get orientated. Then there's the whole recreation of what the town could have looked like. Multiple buildings that you can walk through, each one has their own little educational experience. The print shop is probably the coolest as it's actually functional and can print stuff on every created press. I could easily imagine spending hours here, and it's an amazing morning experience for both adult and kids.

Really, really great spot! We hadn't heard of it, and it's just right outside of Houston! I would…read morerecommend anyone to come to learn more about Texas History. My history obsessed husband even learned something new. It is a beautifully done museum, very interactive and colorful and inviting. Great for kids and adults alike. And there is a great replica of what the town would look like as well.

A total hidden gem that's absolutely worth a stop--whether you're in the area or not…read more Stormee, our tour guide, was incredibly kind and brought the history to life with stories and insight that made the experience unforgettable. It's a rare chance to see the oldest operating cotton gin in America, and the whole visit feels like stepping back in time.

It is the oldest operating gin in America, designated as a National Historic Landmark, in its…read moreoriginal setting located in a Burton, TX, a small community oriented town. Upon arrival tours are ushered into the cotton museum for an oral history, a short film, and exploring exhibits. The museum focuses on the surrounding communities harvesting cotton. No mention of the relationship of the grueling hardships of slavery and slave produced cotton. When the tour shifts to the gin, you'll stand in wonder at the industrial building. A small cotton garden, an old industrial cotton scale, an old wagon filled with cotton and a tractor adorn the exterior of the building. The Smithsonian and the National Trust for Historic Plaque plaque is on the exterior wall. The staff work hard at preserving the building. The 1925 Bessemer twin -type IV oil engine powers the gin twice a year. It's great honoring yesteryear.

2021 April Soooo not really a business, but worth a mention!…read moreChappell hill bluebonnet festival!! Perfect weather...perfect place!! Once a year, Along the streets of the small city of chapel hill...is a cozy little area to look at booth after booth after booth of crafts, foods, hot sauces, and other homemade goodies!! the people are extremely polite and fun to talk to...alcohol is located throughout the area with a few scattered ATM machines. Free to get in, you can spend a few hours out there....live music and good times!! Love it

Review #3 - This festival is nothing less than Texas AWESOME! My mom would bring us here as kids…read moreand I loathed being drug here. However this was my first time back in probably over 20 year and they have TONS of things geared towards kids now. I'd be a happy kid! Anything under the sun "festival" will be found here. I was hoping to see more Bluebonnet art, but unlike 20 some odd years years ago it's more commercialized now, just think any festival you go to with "some" bluebonnet stuff mixed it. Home decor, yard art, Texas art, graphic tees, clothes, make your own potpourri, candles, jewelry, festival memorabilia,everything! And let's not forget about festival food! Lots of it! Adult beverages can be found everywhere. You can also get a glimpse into Chappell Hill history by going into the Historical Society building and other buildings along Main St. There is a kids section of carnival rides and face painting for those who have kids in tow. Parking as of this year is $5 and contrary to review number 1 - apparently they have it covered now because there were zero issues. Tip 1 - I would suggest arriving first thing in the morning to avoid any congestion. Tip 2 - There are TONS of yard art vendors. Shop around before you impulse buy. Several venders are much cheaper than the venders at the very start of the festival off Main and 290. Tip 3 - Some venders (not all) only take cash - so bring it! There is an ATM in the Historical Society building....unless they move it. Tip 4 - I laughed when I saw women toting around carts and wagons without kids. But I soon found that they were the smart ones! I bought so much cheap yard art that I could hardly carry it. Who's laughing now. Not me!! Lesson learned - bring something to carry your crap once you buy! You'll be happy you did! Enjoy!!!

The museum never disappoints the science lover in me. From the regular exhibits to the special…read moreexhibits on loan, there is always something interesting. The pictures are of the outside of the museum and the butterfly exhibit. There is a nice sloping walkway in the butterfly house. Also they have several benches to sit on if you want to just sit and be one with the butterflies while they fly around you. For $5 you can release a new butterfly into the butterfly house. It might be a cool experience for a child to release a butterfly. Aside from the butterfly house they have an IMAX, planetarium and the regular and special exhibit museums. There is a McDonalds in the lobby and restrooms throughout the museum. They have a parking garage that requires a fee (might be free with a membership). But on a rainy day this extra charge might be worth it. They sometimes run out of parking space though, so you might have to walk from free lots a ways away.

I visited the Houston Museum of Natural Science with the family and had a decent experience-- but…read moremy wallet felt drained. The museum has a parking garage that is convenient but fills up quickly. The cost is a $30 flat rate and the spaces are tight, so reverse parking is key. General admission, planetarium, butterfly exhibit, and special exhibits are all individually priced. We spent $226 for a family of four to see two special exhibits (including general admission + parking). The Terracotta exhibit was smaller than we hoped -- more smaller artifacts and limited interactive elements and terracotta warriors on display. The King Tut exhibit was more memorable-- more immersive, better videos, and a clear narrative about his life, death, and discovery. Food is the biggest drawback. The Element Grill closes at 3pm, so late-day visitors are left with pre-made café items from the Periodic Table next door. This included cold cut sandwiches, burgers/hot dogs sitting under warmers, canned soda and bags of chips at a premium price. Recommend to visit the HMNS on a Tuesday 5-8pm for free general admission or consider a membership to save on costs. Plan ahead and eat beforehand or bring food and enjoy a nice picnic across the street!

I've lived in the heights when I was a kid/teen for like 20 years. Not sure how I never been here…read more I always saw it and wanted to go. Saw the parade from time to time. Out of the the times we come by to this museum it was the showcase for owners collage artwork. Talk about being very lucky! The exhibit was top notch. I got air of ideas for art at this exhibit. Great ideas and pieces. This is a true gem in houston Texas. If you haven't stoped by don't be like me and wait 20 years. So glad I got to see her work. The museum is free. They sell merch so support them that way. I'll definitely keep this one in rotation as they change the exhibit every few months. Very happy we were able to stop by and see her work and mural. I will add the older lady at the front working the ticket booth needs to relax. dropping all these art names and organizations and acting all shocked like we didn't know who they were. Relax lady. We are not absorbed into the art scents like you are! Then she had the nerve to say something about someone winning some 400k award. She emphasized 400k. I wanted to say, is that the first time you seen 400k but I was trying to be more like god and let her make it.

This was my first time here! It's been on my list of museums. It's a unique, albeit small, museum…read more It fits only about 3-4 cars inside and other artwork among the small and larger rooms. When we went, the artist was also there talking about his art pieces. It's like when you visit the art galleries at Sawyer Yards. Pretty cool. You can leave donations for this free museum. There's a painting of Mrs. Jones, chihuahua, which she was introduced to us when we came in during our appointment time. For same-day appointments, you call to schedule. Anyway, she was so cute walking around the museum. We were told that the art changes every 4 months, so it'll be nice to come back and see what's new. I also want to see the art car parade next time. There's parking in front of the museum about 4 spaces like when you park in a driveway at home or street parking within walking distance that fits about 7 vehicles.

My experience at the museum was great. Not only because of all of the things that you can see but…read moremainly because of Brett, the tour guide. He made my visit really worthy. There's so much to learn about everything inside but without history things are just things. He is pretty knowledgeable and I'm just crazy about going back with my children. If possible, when visiting, ask for someone who can explain you a bit of the museum that will completely change the perspective.

I am not 100% sure that this Yelp page is about The Johnny Nelson Katy Heritage Museum. Anyway, I…read morevisited Johnny's museum which the address is 6002 George Bush Drive. The gentleman at the door was so nice. He showed the movie" Tomboy and the champ". It was a good movie. Sadly, I didn't have time and had to leave at the screen. Sorry. I walked around the exhibitions. This was all about the rice industry in the Katy area. I was born in Asia. Rice is a staple in our culture. It was so intriguing that I checked many of the readings. I asked the man at the door about the history of rice in Katy. He told me " Probably, German immigrants brought rice here". I guessed that the Japanese taught how to grow rice in Texas. I was wrong. Anyway, the Johnny Nelson museum is great. You will learn about the rice industry in Katy, Texas.