A rainy Saturday with kids
Two indoor stops a few minutes apart near downtown Dallas: dinosaurs and hands-on science in the morning, a rainforest and aquarium in the afternoon.
- About 6 hours
- Paid admission at both stops, with lower prices for children. Parking is extra. Check each ticket page for today’s prices.
- Best for ages 3–12. The Perot Museum has a dedicated area for the youngest visitors.
The plan
Science and dinosaurs at the Perot Museum
Several floors of hands-on exhibits, from dinosaur fossils and gems to engineering and sports halls. Entry is by timed ticket, so book online before you leave home.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science website → (opens in a new tab)Lunch
Eat at the museum café, or drive five minutes to the West End, where there are plenty of family-friendly restaurants.
Rainforest and aquarium at the Dallas World Aquarium
An indoor rainforest walk with birds, sloths and monkeys above you, then aquarium tanks below. Strollers can get cramped on busy afternoons.
Dallas World Aquarium website → (opens in a new tab)
Before you go
Rainy weekends are the busiest days at both venues, so arrive early. Both have nearby paid parking garages.
Hours, prices and closures change. Check each venue’s website on the day.