Museums
The Museums category highlights the best family-friendly museums in Austin. From hands-on science exhibits to interactive art, these museums provide fun and educational experiences for kids and grown ups alike.
🧸 CLAW MACHINE ARCADE IN AUSTIN 🧸
📍 2525 W Anderson Ln. Suite 288, Austin, TX
🧸 This was the best claw machine arcade we’ve been to! Did they win every time? No! But were there tears this time? Also no! There was a very kind lady who walked around “fluffing” the toys for everyone. If she noticed that you kept trying and were getting frustrated, she would stack it for you to make it easier. Also, we were told that if you double tap the button once it grabs the toy that it will clamp down harder and not drop it early. I think this worked on most machines (definitely NOT the SpongeBob!)
If you’ve had trouble winning at claw machines in the past, I would highly recommend checking this place out!
You can even trade in your smaller toys for jumbo toys!
#austinkids #austintx #austinfamily #austin #atx #austinmoms #kidfriendlyaustin | Austin claw machine arcade @clawzania.austin
🧸 CLAW MACHINE ARCADE IN AUSTIN 🧸
📍 2525 W Anderson Ln. Suite 288, Austin, TX
🧸 This was the best claw machine arcade we’ve been to! Did they win every time? No! But were there tears this time? Also no! There was a very kind lady who walked around “fluffing” the toys for everyone. If she noticed that you kept trying and were getting frustrated, she would stack it for you to make it easier. Also, we were told that if you double tap the button once it grabs the toy that it will clamp down harder and not drop it early. I think this worked on most machines (definitely NOT the SpongeBob!)
If you’ve had trouble winning at claw machines in the past, I would highly recommend checking this place out!
You can even trade in your smaller toys for jumbo toys!
#austinkids #austintx #austinfamily #austin #atx #austinmoms #kidfriendlyaustin | Austin claw machine arcade @clawzania.austin
🦖 Dinosaurs at the @wildflowercenter starts this Friday!
📍 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX
🗓️ May 16 – Aug 17, 2025
⏰ 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (only open from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. in July and August)
🎟️ Entry to the exhibit is included with general admission to the center. Prices are $15 for adults, $8 for children (ages 5-17), and free for children under 5. Members enter free.
🦕 There’s more to do here with kids than just the Dinosaur Exhibit! the entire family garden was designed with kids in mind, making it a fun outing for the whole day. There’s a sand pit, a maze, giant nests with eggs, a waterfall, an obstacle course, and more!
🦖 Dinosaurs at the @wildflowercenter starts this Friday!
📍 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX
🗓️ May 16 – Aug 17, 2025
⏰ 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (only open from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. in July and August)
🎟️ Entry to the exhibit is included with general admission to the center. Prices are $15 for adults, $8 for children (ages 5-17), and free for children under 5. Members enter free.
🦕 There’s more to do here with kids than just the Dinosaur Exhibit! the entire family garden was designed with kids in mind, making it a fun outing for the whole day. There’s a sand pit, a maze, giant nests with eggs, a waterfall, an obstacle course, and more!
🦖 WIN A FAMILY 4-PACK TO @texassciencemuseum
📍 2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX
🔍 The @texassciencemuseum just got a new hands-on exhibit that’s perfect for families! 🤗 Learn about fossils, bones, dinosaurs, and more!
🦕 To celebrate we have teamed up with them to give away a family 4-pack of tickets so that you can experience it with your family! Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Like this post!
2️⃣ Follow @austinfunforkids and @texassciencemuseum
3️⃣ Tag someone in the comments! Each unique tag is a separate entry. No repeat tags please.
4️⃣ Giveaway ends on Thursday, May 15 at noon. I will DM the winner and announce to stories.
💖 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! 💗
🥰To celebrate this year, I thought I would recommend to you all the MOM-OWNED BUSINESSES IN AUSTIN
🤗 Please forgive me as I’m sure I have forgotten a ton and feel free to tag yourself or someone else in the comments if you/they are a mom-owned local business!
💗Mom Owned Businesses in Austin:
🧁Restaurants/Bakeries
@stargazerbar
@pennyroyalbakerytx
@pamcakescb
@getloveandcookies
@oakwoodbbq
@ululanishawaiianshaveice_atx
@scoopandscorecp
@besameatx
@slackersbrew
@tacobabyatx
@winstonsatx
@dearaustintx
@leeskitchenatx
@thefancymarshmallowco
@cupprimo
👧Kid Hangouts:
@mythinklounge
@workcastle.us
@totboxplaycafe
@wildexplorers.naturecollective
@figmentcreative
@southern_etiquette_consultants
@roundrockpumpkinfestival
@tumblesrr
@hotelfloraandfauna
@wimberley_national_mini_golf
@ragingaxe
@thetherapyxploriment
@thesensoryclubaustin
@austinsaltroom
🛍️Shopping:
@grocery_obsessed
@plantparty.co
@brightbeginningsboutique
@sparklekidsatx
@parkerandscott
@coollittleones
@vendly.vending
@paperbarkbirchbooks
@austinbabyco
🎨 Art studios:
@createstudioatx
@saplingsatx
@theartgarage_atx
@artbarnatx512
📸 Photography:
@timeless.tots
🐷Farms:
@isleacrefarms
@equizensanctuary
@minis.mischief
@karmaslilfarm
📕 Books/eBooks:
@kidfriendly.meals
@coupdegracefarris
Who can we add? Please leave more in the comments!
🚲 Our favorite local bike company is having a moving sale, and you’re invited! 🎉 @woombikesusa
🗓️ May 17, 2025
⏰ 10am-3pm (first come, first served- supplies limited)
🎟️ free admission with a reservation:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/woom-moving-sale-tickets-1357385890739?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios
📍 Woom Warehouse, 8301 Springdale Rd Ste 800, Austin
👉Things to know:
-All sales final
-Bring cash for cash-only specials
-No on-site assembly
-Bike experts will be on hand to help with size/fit/model
-No test rides
We love our Woom Bike! They’re the best for new riders. We got ours as a balance bike and then attached the pedals after he got the hang of riding (took about 4 days!) The pedals were so easy to put on!
🚂 + 💦 = BEST SUMMER DAY EVER! 😎
Want to have the perfect summer day? Pack a picnic, some towels, swimsuits, and sunscreen and head out to the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park!
🚂 First stop: the newly refurbished Cedar Rock Railroad! They got a new train and playground!
📍 390 Borho, Leander
⏰ Open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm and weekends 10am-6pm (CLOSED MONDAYS)
🎟️ $3.75 (babies under 1 are free)
🚂 Train departs at :15 and :45 each hour (or once per hour on slow days). Ride is about 15 minutes and includes a tunnel.
🛝 They also have several play areas and a little locomotive chase (hand-cranked train on tracks for kids ages 3+)
💦Next stop: Quarry Splash Pad!
🗓️ Open May 24 - September 1, 2025
⏰ Wed-Sun 10am-6pm CLOSED MON + TUES (except Memorial Day and Labor Day)
🎟️ $2/person, cc only
👉Pro tip: Come after lunch time and it clears out! Everyone leaves for baby’s nap time!
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