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Best Museums in Dallas for Kids & Families

9 family-friendly museums with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Kimbell Art Museum, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 1 listing is free. 8 listings are indoor. Every listing includes age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and parent tips.

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Find the top museums in Dallas, TX for kids and families. We've rated each for age-appropriateness, stroller access, and value — so you can plan the perfect family day.

Top Picks

Kimbell Art Museum
#1

Kimbell Art Museum

4.8 stars

The building itself is stunning with natural light flooding in. Kids are drawn to the Asian art galleries and the outdoor spaces between the old and n

6-16 yearsFreeIndoorFree for permanent collection
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
#2

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

4.7 stars

The dinosaur hall is an absolute showstopper, massive T. rex skeletons and interactive dino dig stations have kids completely absorbed. The energy hal

3, 16Indoor$90, $130 (tickets ~$20, $25/adult, $13, $18/child, IMAX add-on ~$8, $10 extra, cafe ~$20, $30)
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
#3

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

4.7 stars

The large-scale installations and sculptures capture kids' attention immediately. The reflecting pond outside with Tadao Ando's concrete-and-glass arc

5-16 yearsIndoor & Outdoor$20-$30 (2 adults, kids under 12 free)
Frontiers of Flight Museum
#4

Frontiers of Flight Museum

4.6 stars

Real aircraft hanging from the ceiling, a moon rock you can touch, and flight simulators. The Apollo 7 command module is a highlight. Kids who love pl

3-14 yearsIndoor$40-$52 (adults $12, kids 3-17 $8, under 3 free)
Play Street Museum - Lake Highlands
#5

Play Street Museum - Lake Highlands

4.6 stars

It's a mini-city just for little ones, kids role-play in a pretend grocery store, vet clinic, construction site, and diner. Toddlers especially light

0, 6Indoor$35, $50 (2 adults + 2 kids; adults ~$10, kids ~$12, $15, babies under 1 free)
Kimbell Art MuseumFree

Kimbell Art Museum

4.8(8,200)

Ages: 6-16 years

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Perot Museum of Nature and Science$$$

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

4.7(20,264)

Ages: 3, 16

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth$$

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

4.7(4,500)

Ages: 5-16 years

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Frontiers of Flight Museum$$

Frontiers of Flight Museum

4.6(3,200)

Ages: 3-14 years

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Play Street Museum - Lake Highlands$$

Play Street Museum - Lake Highlands

4.6(325)

Ages: 0, 6

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History$$

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

4.5(7,500)

Ages: 2-14 years

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
National Videogame Museum$$

National Videogame Museum

4.5(2,100)

Ages: 6-16 years

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Museum of Illusions$$

Museum of Illusions

Ages: 5, adult (visual illusions and brain-bending exhibits engage a very wide age range)

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Sci-Tech Discovery Center$$

Sci-Tech Discovery Center

4.1(305)

Ages: 3, 12

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day

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