Photo courtesy of Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Photo courtesy of Mark Knight

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Type: Attractions, Children's Museums, Family Friendly, History Museums, IMAX Theaters, Museums, Parks, Science Museums

10Best Says

Designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Thom Mayne, this stunning 180,000-square-foot science museum on the outer edge of the Arts District boasts five floors of interactive exhibits focusing on everything from earth and space to geology, paleontology and engineering. Highlights include a children's museum with a dinosaur dig, an earthquake simulator, and a gallery of gems and minerals featuring a 5-foot geode. A good way to start is to take the external glass escalator up to the top and work your way down while enjoying the panoramic views of downtown Dallas.

Address:

2201 N. Field Street
Dallas, TX 75201

Phone:

214-428-5555

Website:

perotmuseum.org

EXPERT TIPS BY: Ilene Jacobs
Dallas Local Expert

Best Attractions & Activities: "The museum is enforcing timed-ticketing for guests to enter. It's highly recommended to purchase your tickets online in advance of coming. You can also save on admission to the Perot Museum with Dallas CityPASS. Best time to come is after 2 p.m. weekdays."
Family-Friendly Museums: "Avoid the long lines by securing your tickets online beforehand. You can also save on admission to the Perot Museum with Dallas CityPASS. Check the website for more details."
Downtown Dallas' Best Attractions: "Avoid the lines by securing your timed-entry tickets online beforehand. You can also save on admission Dallas CityPASS."
Things to Do with Kids: "All tickets are sold by timed entry. Save on admission to the Perot Museum with Dallas CityPASS. Note that visitors ages 2 and older are required to wear a face covering."
Museums: "As of September 2021, all visitors 2 and older are required to wear a face covering. Guests must secure a timed-ticket to enter the Museum. To ensure you get your desired entry time it is suggested to purchase tickets online in advance of coming."
Sightseeing: "Avoid the long lines by securing your tickets online beforehand. You can also save on admission to the Perot Museum with Dallas CityPASS."

Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities, Museums Because: The Perot Museum is the best place in Dallas for science nerds to geek out.
Best for Family-Friendly Museums, Downtown Dallas' Best Attractions, Things to Do with Kids Because: The Perot Museum is particularly entertaining for kids ages 3-15.
Best for Sightseeing Because: The Perot Museum is particularly entertaining for kids and teens.

EXPERT TIPS BY: Denise Brandenberg
Dallas Local Expert

Attractions near American Airlines Center: "Don't miss the outdoor science park!"

Best for Attractions near American Airlines Center Because: The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is close to the American Airlines Center and one of the best museums in Dallas.