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.

Little museum that's definitely worth your time to go see :-) they have some neat objects.read more

The museum is set up in a huge one story home. So it's a bit underwhelming when you get there…read more Don't expect a building like the museums downtown. After the disappointment of the outside appearance you will be pleased to find the inside is packed with culture! They've covered A LOT of culture from around the world and done it in a well organized manner that's easy to follow. Lots of authentic items as well. If you're lucky they may have an event or two going on as well. Overall I liked the experience and would definitely recommend. They're not as known so I hope they get more recognition for their work.

The online scheduling is so convenient and it even tells you how many tickets are left to gauge how…read morebusy it might be. I've been three times now and I STILL gleaned insight. Today one of the workers helped me to understand why the Ice Age is a proven time for certain parts of the earth. And she talked about how the Trex was actually more docile and not as aggressive as the movie Jurassic Park portrays. I am not disagreeing with this thought, but I wonder what evidence or whatnot they've found to support this. I'm interested in knowing, not trying to challenge anyone's findings!

Very interesting museum that mixes both faith and science. It will definitely not be for everyone,…read morebut I found it fascinating. While I don't believe everything the museum had to offer, the exhibits were all informative, interactive, and well maintained. The staff was also super friendly and provided guidance on how to get the most of our self-paced tour.

This place is super cool and it's free! An awesome way to kill a couple of hours on a Saturday…read moremorning with the kiddos. When you pull up it's literally just a house with a sign outside with the name on it. When you walk in the place you are hit with an instant animal stench. Not complaining...I mean I get it. To the left was a small souvenir store and the right was an room with a cash register and a table. This room lead into a kitchen where food is prepared for the animals/reptiles. There is also a bird in a cage that lives in there. He is loud and loves attention. Down the hall there is a gender neutral restroom and then the room that holds all the animals/reptiles. The room was small and had many habitats inside. I must say the selection of things to see was awesome! And the presentation of feeding the dragons, lizards, snakes and everything else was totally cool. My three year old loved it!! She was able to help feed and pet many of the reptiles. Just a tip...bring a bug catcher and you could walk away with a walking stick bug! We were bummed when we couldn't take one home. Happy Yelping!

From the owner: Backyard Wildlife Resource Center is an educational family resource that focuses on the wildlife…read morearound us with live exhibits, private animal encounters, real wildlife specimens, free classes, birthday parties, campus presentations, community events, and more!

Where to begin! The fact that not a lot of people know about this place fathoms me. I absolutely…read moreloved every moment. I attended the museum with my sister yesterday and we were greeted by the super friendly staff who btw took group pictures of us and even did a boomerang glitter moment on out Instagram! There's so many beautiful displays where u can take pictures and lots of great artwork displayed by local artists. Theres other locations including one im Shreveport. I cant wait to go back with more of my friends.

Such an awesome experience.. Our tour guide made us feel like queens.... my daughter was so excited…read moreabout all the rooms.. the best part is the little black girl affirmation room. We got to look in a mirror and scream what you see. .. I hate that its just a pop up... we really need this in various locations...

If you love fun photo ops, you should definitely visit Rainbow Vomit!! We spent over an hour…read moreexploring and posing and laughing!

Super fun experience! Definitely worth the visit. The host we had was awesome too and very helpful…read more Don't leave until you find the SECRET!

Attended a "Noon Year's Eve" event for kids and had a great time. Very creative use of the space,…read morewith lots of climbing and playing and even a super cool stop-action animation table. You have to see it to understand. They even had an axolotl in an aquarium. Run by a nonprofit that helps domestic violence victims, according to someone I talked to at the event.

Great place for kids to express themselves. Staff is super kind, so much to do. Wish they were…read moreopen on Monday and Tuesdays. Only down thing is the arts and crafts table did not have supplies and we showed up 2 hours after they opened.

The Game of Thrones exhibit is very fun. Loved getting to sit in the iron throne at the end. The…read morepricing for entry and parking seemed rather steep for what it was, but worth a visit for your GOT enthusiasts. Parking was $10. Adult admission is $25 and military was $22 or $23.

5/5 stars for the MC Escher exhibit. Ultimately, this is why I was here and I thoroughly enjoyed…read moreit. I have been a fan since I was in middle school and they had a very large collection that was well curated. Why three stars then? The actual atmosphere of the museum sucks. It takes up half of what used to be the exhibition hall at the Old Arlington convention center. And it looks like it. It also sounds like it. When we were here the other half of the area was being used for the Smurfs experience. Which I totally support and there were lots of young people having a blast. And you could hear all of them. A long with sounds from their experience. I love museums, but they have a certain type of atmosphere for a reason. They were in the old JC Penny building in downtown Arlington for ages. It was old and rather worn, but it didn't feel like you were in a convention hall, I preferred it. Also, parking is $10. Didn't see that on their website, and it would be helpful when you were looking up the location that they mention they are inside the esports arena or the old convention center. It isn't obvious.

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.

It was our last day in Dallas and we decided to bring our 3 year old son to Perot Museum of Nature…read moreand Science. This place is huge with multiple floors of hands-on and educational exhibits that kept our son moving the whole time. We even booked the soccer exhibit with our general admission tickets and had a lot of fun exploring different soccer challenges and interactive spots at our own pace. Our son especially loved building a Lego arena and creating his mascot at the soccer exhibit. The museum is clean and the staff are friendly. We booked our tickets online which was very quick and easy. We went on a weekday and it wasn't too crowded, which made chasing our little one around much easier. There's a parking garage within walking distance to the museum and you pay before you leave. We had an absolute blast especially our son. If you have an active little one who loves to run around and explore, this is a fantastic spot. Highly recommend - we'll definitely be back the next time we're in Dallas.

We took our toddler to this museum. It started with an 8 minute film discussing the history of…read moreEnnis and the museum. Then we got to browse the displays. It's not a large museum, but you could spend 30 minutes browsing and reading the displays. The man working was very friendly and knowledgeable. There's also a little gift shop with trains toys, apparel, etc. To top it all off, a train came by just as we were leaving. It was a sweet family outing.

Nestled in a small, neat building on Main Street that could be mistaken for a post office, is the…read moreEnnis Railroad Museum. $2 admission for 20 minutes or so of entertainment. I watched the 8 minute film and walked around with a gracious senior lady who explained to me why the phone hanging out of the wall was cool and that the typewriters on display in the office set up were from 1880 or thereabouts. A couple large train dioramas and sets of Railroad china in hutches complete your tour. Creepy czech dolls in the small gift shop are just plain creepy.