# Texas Science & Natural History Museum Paleontology & Dinosaur Labs > Place to go for families in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Texas Science & Natural History Museum, 2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712 - Ages: All ages (Children under 5 free) - Price: $9 (Kids 5-17) / $12 (Adults); Free for ages 4 and under - Organizer: The University of Texas at Austin - Official page: https://sciencemuseum.utexas.gov/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/texas-science-and-natural-history-museum-paleontology-and-dinosaur-lab--listing-566e970fe36aed139697ed2e ## About Located on the University of Texas at Austin campus in the historic 1930s Art Deco Texas Memorial Museum building, the Texas Science & Natural History Museum showcases Texas' rich geological and prehistoric past. Families can marvel at the giant 33-foot Quetzalcoatlus pterosaur hanging overhead, the 30-foot Mosasaur swimming reptile skeleton, real Texas Cretaceous dinosaur trackways, and interactive paleo-discovery labs where children can touch real fossils. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: ADA elevator connects all gallery levels; wide polished terrazzo corridors. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Benches located in the Great Hall and accessible restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: Fascinating for children ages 3 to 16 and adults. • Sensory Tips: Awe-inspiring natural history displays with clear scientific lighting and calm museum pacing. ## Similar picks in Austin - [Bullock Texas State History Museum Thanksgiving Family Exploration](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/bullock-texas-state-history-museum-thanksgiving-family-exploration--listing-dc38119a12ebc4a56534efa3) — Nov 24 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM · Bullock Texas State History Museum · All ages · From $11 · checked Nov 5. The Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin brings Texas history to life with three floors of interactive exhibits. 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