Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
4.4(4,623)4.4 out of 5 stars, 4623 reviews Fort Worth, TX
About Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History offers a clean, ordered, and educational experience for all ages, featuring an extensively remodeled Omni/dome theater with comfortable seating and stunning LED screens for immersive nature films. Children benefit from hands-on science exhibits and imaginative play areas like a 'grocery store,' alongside impressive historical displays such as dinosaur skeletons and a Ford T Model. Parents can leverage a Bank of America promotion for free entry on the first weekend of every month.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a fun, awesome, and educational experience with diverse activities.Parents seeking hands-on learning opportunities and imaginative play for their children.Budget-conscious families who can utilize the Bank of America free entry promotion.A full day outing, suitable for all ages from young children to adults.Date nights or solo trips for adults interested in immersive films and museum exploration.
Why families love it
- Omni Theater has been remodeled with super comfortable new chairs and stunning upgraded LED screens, offering visually and sonically amazing film experiences.
- Bank of America cardholders can get free entry on the first weekend of every month.
- The museum is very clean and ordered with amazing exhibits.
- Features a dedicated science exhibit with many hands-on displays specifically for children.
- Two impressive dinosaur skeletons, including one found on a Texas ranch, with interesting explanations.
- Exhibits include historical artifacts like a Ford T Model, the first gasoline vehicle built in 1927.
Insider tips
- Check if you are a Bank of America cardholder to potentially receive free entry on the first weekend of every month.
- Make sure to visit the Omni/dome theater for an immersive film experience, as tickets are inexpensive and films are highly recommended.
- Plan enough time to explore the various exhibits as there's a lot to see and do.
- Consider trying the popcorn in the theater, as one reviewer heard it's better than standard movie theater popcorn.
- Don't miss the impressive dinosaur skeletons and the historical Ford T Model exhibit.
Good to know before you go
- No specific times or situations to avoid were mentioned in these reviews. All experiences reported were positive.
- No specific problems or negative experiences were reported by parents in these reviews. One reviewer mentioned not getting to try the popcorn, but this wasn't a problem, just a missed opportunity.
- Crowds
- One reviewer visited on a Sunday and noted 'many children there' for a film, but did not indicate it was overly crowded or detracted from the experience. No other specific crowd levels or busy times were mentioned.
- Value
- Tickets for films are described as 'inexpensive.' Free entry is available for Bank of America cardholders on the first weekend of every month, offering exceptional value. The cafeteria food is noted as 'delicious,' suggesting good quality for its price, though specific costs are not mentioned.
- Food
- A cafeteria is available on-site, serving 'delicious' dishes.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility features or accommodations were mentioned in these reviews.
- Safety
- No specific safety features or measures were mentioned in these reviews.
What parents say
"5 Stars! They did an incredible job remodeling the Omni Theater! The new chairs are super comfortable, and the upgraded LED screens look absolutely stunning. We went to see Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon and it was an unforgettable experience—visually and sonically amazing. The whole atmosphere felt elevated. Highly recommend checking it out!"
a week ago
"We use tickets from a promotion with Bank of America for free entries, the first weekend of every month. So we decided to go and visit this magnificent place. Everything was ordered and very clean. All exhibits were amazing. I liked the one with cows and all history of the cowboys a lot. For children there was a science exhibit with a lot of hands-on displays. We felt hungry and we went to the cafeteria. Every dish was delicious. This place is amazing. Full of knowledge and history. The most impressive thing from all were the two dinosaur skeletons. Very interesting the explanation how one o"
3 months ago
"I came here on a Sunday and started with the Animal Kingdom film in the theater. The film was great and I definitely recommend it! I heard the popcorn is better than movie theater popcorn but I unfortunately did not get to try it. There were many children there and they seemed to enjoy the film as much as my boyfriend and me. Next, we walked around the museum for a bit and visited the gift shop. This time around we were short on time so there’s not too many details I can offer. It was great! I noticed that everyone enjoyed the experience no matter if adult or child. Great for a solo trip to "
3 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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