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Fair Park
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-K
School-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Special Collection
History Museum
Science & Nature Museum
Planetarium
Historical Landmark
Aquarium
Garden
Live Music Venue
Theater
Fair Park Description
Fair Park is a cornucopia of small museums and buildings housed in the largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the country; it was built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texas in 1936. Most know it as home to the Cotton Bowl Stadium, and attractions range from a nature garden to a science museum, and history museums celebrating Texas, women, and African Americans.
Kid Tips
Toddlers & Pre-K: Stick to a schedule if planning to visit more than two attractions; usually two will do the trick for kids of most ages.
School-Age Kids: This age range will be most entertained at the science museum and the aquarium.
Planning Notes
- A Fair Park Passport Good for 90 days, the passport allows admission to seven of the park's attractions.
- Limited lunching The options for meals and snacks is limited within the park, so best to eat before or bring snacks along.
Just the Facts
Hours: Each of the museums operates on a different seasonal schedule, but generally are open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Be sure to check each individual Web site for more information.
Fees: $10-$20
Recommended Time: 2 - 4 hours
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