While walking around the Hays County Courthouse checking out the businesses on the square we came…read moreup to this museum. There was a sign saying which said free admission, so decided to check it out. It was an old building and when I entered I was told to sign in. I guess they want to keep a record of guests and there was a donation jar next to it. I started exploring all about Lyndon Baines Johnson who not only was President of the United States of America but graduated from Texas State University (formerly Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1930). The museum is a bit small but does recognize his achievements as president by all the Acts he passed. There are some mementos on display and information about Lady Bird Johnson. It is very positive here so will not find anything about the Vietnam War or old political controversies. There is an upstairs but nothing much up there except a few exhibits and a large room for meetings and presentations. I enjoyed it and dropped a few bucks in the donation jar on my way out.

An excellent museum! You will leave with a newfound respect for LBJ and his presidency. A…read morefascinating insight into the 1960's and the impact of his time in office which we still benefit from today.

I just have to take a moment to shout out Wonder Chamber Selfie Museum I had been here before with…read moremy daughter but when talking about the selfie museum a young lady close to my daughter has been going through a really difficult time. She's a high school senior currently experiencing homelessness, and her mom wasn't able to celebrate her birthday this year.. As someone who runs a nonprofit, I reached out to a few places hoping someone would be willing to help make her day special. When I say they were absolutely amazing, I mean that with my whole heart. They were kind, welcoming, and so accommodating. They helped create a beautiful space where she and her friends could celebrate, laugh, and just be young for a moment. And listen... it wasn't just pictures. It was joy, confidence, and memories. Watching these girls light up, feel beautiful, and enjoy themselves in such a fun, creative environment meant everything. You could literally see their spirits lift. Everybody deserves to feel special, especially on their birthday and especially a young woman pushing through life and still showing up and doing her best. Because of this experience, I will always support and recommend them. If you're looking for a place that brings fun, creativity, and positive energy, this is definitely a spot you should check out

We didn't have any expectations of this place when we came in and with the $40 for two people I was…read moreon the fence. However, it was just so silly and fun I couldn't help but enjoy it. All of the rooms are very immersive and great to just be a kid again. Worth every penny!

This is a small museum. The inside has two sections, one for Native American artifacts and one for…read morethe heritage of Texas. They don't take very long to see. The most interesting part of this museum is the dinosaur interior features two sections: one dedicated to Native American artifacts and another to. There is a covered area where you can see them. You can walk all the way around the exhibit but not go inside. There is a higher area where you can see them from above, but that's about it. Some statues are in dire need of refurbishing and painting. The bathrooms are out in the parking lot with no air, so it gets hot in there. Parking was ok as not many folks were there. The price was $7 per person. It was not totally worth it as an adult, but it is what it is.

so very very disappointing! Hoping to,provide a fun outing for my visiting grandson and it was a…read morewaste of time. The tracks are in a covered area the size of a horse arena All can be viewed in 5 minutes. The 30 minute "tour" consists of standing. around the arena and learning the history and then you are led up some steps to view murals It doesn't even last the 30 minutes. Tracks are hard to make out My grandson is 11 and very interested in science and history and his response was we should've found something else to do .

Great trip for my family, Mitchell who gave us the tour was amazing and super friendly, he works on…read moreFridays but I'm sure anyone else who gives tours will do a great job as well. We had a blast and recommend to go visit

This is such a cool little place to visit. The planes and the memorabilia are amazing. The little…read moregift shop could sure use an attendant, otherwise this was a fabulous gem.

If I could bottle the feeling of being a weird little kid who just wandered into something magical,…read moreMuseum of the Weird would be it. This place might honestly be my favorite spot I've ever visited. I love oddities, and they are surprisingly hard to find all together like this. Walking through here felt like running away to the circus in the best way. Every room has something that makes you stop and stare. Shrunken heads, two-headed specimens, medical oddities, freak show history, UFO lore, Movie props and replicas! and so much more. I appreciated that it felt more like a cabinet of curiosities than a haunted house vibe. The exhibits are thoughtfully laid out, and there's a genuine feeling of love for weird history here. It doesn't feel cheesy. You can take your time, read signs, and really soak it all in if you want, or just wander around wide eyed and delighted like me. If you're into oddities, curiosities, circus history, strange science, or just being a little weird inside, this place is an absolute must while you're downtown. I left smiling and already wanting to go back. Honestly, if this is your thing at all, you'll get it immediately. One small but important thing to note, especially for the rest of my disabled community: there is no bathroom on site. While they do let you leave and come back if needed, that still means stepping out and trying to find a restroom on a very busy downtown Austin street. It was honestly really stressful and upsetting for me. However...that didn't ruin the experience for me because I love it so much, but it's definitely something to be aware of and the only reason this lands at 4 stars instead of 5.

If you like fun, kitschy spots like Ripley's Believe It Or Not or Wax Museums, you'll enjoy the…read moreMuseum of the Weird. Weird vibes on 10! Currently, adults are $13 and kids under 8 are $9. We were warmly greeted when we walked into this cute shop packed full of trinkets. So much to look at and I wanted to buy it all! The couple behind the desk was very friendly & conversational, seemed like a nice pair! The museum itself isn't too big but it's chocked full of exhibits and explanations. I love Fortean fascinating museums so if you too like the strange & unexplained, you'll enjoy this. They also have a small wax museum section with some classic movie monsters. Plus they encourage photos here, so ya know this yelp girlie loved that! I had fun here and it'll take you less than an hour to go through. Cute spot to pop into on 6th Street! Keep Austin Weird, y'all!

This MUSEUM is very interesting. The tour guide was incredibly friendly and thorough. It was such…read morean interesting experience and each exhibit was filled with history and art. They offer a variety of other things such as music classes and tutoring for elementary children. It's especially good for a school project!

A fun time for my 19 month old grandson. Different activities: art, role playing costumes,…read moreclimbing, water play, etc. We could have stayed a lot longer. Will definitely come again.

Amazing venue for my 4 year old. He loves the choices with different play areas. He also likes to…read morego outside and loves the water and fishing. Only issue is parents have to pay the same amount as the kids which is ridiculous it should be half the cost since the parents are just there to watch the kids. Also I put back all the items my son plays with. Also one of the few businesses that does not provide any discounts for military personnel. Love the place but disgusted with the piece for parents to attend.

This museum is the most interactive and creative exhibit of technology, communication and flight…read moresimulating stations in Texas or of its type I've been to. You will find many examples that are one of a kind and from the most extensive collection I can imagine. This museum is constantly updated and growing.

We only found out this week that this museum existed. It was featured on the local news…read more It's only open to the public on Saturdays from 10:00am to 5:00 pm. The weekdays appear to be devoted to schools and workshops. The museum is free but donations are appreciated. There are tour guides to take you chronologically through the exhibits. The main themes of the exhibits are electricity and communication and how they came to be. You are taken from Morse code, ticker tape, western union, punch cards and old computers through one of the first cell phones invented in the mid-90s by a local man, who happens to be the same person who created this museum. Of course, the best is saved for last. Who doesn't love Tesla coils firing to the Star Wars theme, followed by Walk like an Egyptian? Sweet. Go there and enjoy. Donate generously. We need our kids to keep up with the rest of the world.

It was my family's first time here and we will definitely be returning! It was both fun and…read moreeducational, seeing actual pieces of history make it even more interesting. Everyone was so nice, food and snacks are available and the course looked so clean. There was even a playground for toddler. Definitely something for everyone in the family.

My family and I decided to go play mini golf at the Memorial minigolf and museum. We went on a…read moreMonday at around 2:00 pm. Luckily the weather was in the 70s which was really nice for a January day. We drove up and parked easily. We then went to pay the rate for 4 adults, got our clubs, chose our golf balls, and we were off. There were a few people there with families on the course but we basically had the course to ourselves. It was a course with a practice spot and then 18 holes to play. It was very informative and fun. There were stands at each hole with a set of photos and historical information. Plus the actual course had slight slopes, and a few fun obstacles. After golfing we went inside the small museum. There were several artifacts and some historical information to look at and read about. On a side note they have two bathrooms with soap and running water which is a positive. Overall it was a fun afternoon on a nice day. The mini golf course is fun and informative. The museum is small and interesting. If you like history and mini golf this would be a good place to visit and play on a nice day.