Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
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.
Key Highlights
- ✓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.
- ✓Cafeteria serves delicious food.
- ✓Children love playing at the 'grocery store' exhibit and watching the stars.
- ✓The dome theater offers a wide selection of inexpensive films based on nature and animals (e.g., 'Animal Kingdom,' 'Great Bear Rainforest').
- ✓Enjoyable for both adults and children, making it suitable for a wide range of visitors.
Standout Features
- ⭐Remodeled Omni Theater's comfort, visuals, and audio.
- ⭐Hands-on science exhibits for children.
- ⭐Bank of America 'Museums on Us' program for free entry.
- ⭐Delicious cafeteria food.
- ⭐Unique 'grocery store' imaginative play exhibit for kids.
- ⭐Educational star-watching exhibits.
- ⭐Inexpensive tickets for dome theater films (nature, animals).
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →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.
Things to Consider
- ⚠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.
Price & 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.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific accessibility features or accommodations were mentioned in these reviews.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •A cafeteria is available on-site, serving 'delicious' dishes.
- •Popcorn is available for purchase in the theater area.
- •No explicit policy regarding outside food or drinks was mentioned.
🚗Parking Info
- •No information regarding parking facilities or costs was mentioned in these reviews.
👥Crowd Levels
- •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.
🛡️Safety Features
- •No specific safety features or measures were mentioned in these reviews.
⏰When to Avoid
- • No specific times or situations to avoid were mentioned in these reviews. All experiences reported were positive.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Birthday Party: Room Rental + Activity
Non-Members: $525.00, Members: $472.50Duration: 1.5 hours room rental
Celebrate your birthday with science and history in a private party room with a chosen activity and museum exploration.
Includes:
- •Choice of one party activity (Dino Excavation, Fizzy Planets, Fizzy Dinosaurs)
- •Birthday Party Coordinator
- •All-day admission to the Museum for up to 25 individuals
- •Free parking for one birthday party car
- •Use of one private party room for 1.5 hours
- •One birthday gift for the birthday child
Birthday Party: Room Rental Only
Non-Members: $375.00, Members: $337.50Duration: 1.5 hours room rental
Celebrate your birthday with science and history in a private party room, then explore the museum with your guests.
Includes:
- •Birthday Party Coordinator
- •All-day admission to the Museum for up to 25 individuals
- •Free parking for one birthday party car
- •Use of one private party room for 1.5 hours
- •One birthday gift for the birthday child
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Sound Bath under the Stars
October 5, 2025
Tickets via link: https://buy.fwmuseum.org/21724/21726 (price not specified)
Multisensory experience in the Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater, partnered with Se7en Waves Sound Vibes. Calming stargazing event.
Barbie™ You Can Be Anything™:The Experience
October 11, 2025 - January 25, 2026
Included with Museum admission
Explore various careers and learn the story of real-life women who broke barriers in their industry.
DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpowers
October 11, 2025 - January 25, 2026
Included with Museum admission
Join favorite heroes like Batman™, Superman™, Wonder Woman™, The Flash™, and Cyborg™ to explore themes of teamwork, self-discovery, strength, and justice.
Member Preview (Barbie & DC Super Heroes exhibits)
October 11, 2025 (10:00 am - 11:00 am)
Only open to Museum Members
Exclusive hour preview for Museum Members to explore DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpowers and Barbie™ You Can Be Anything™:The Experience.
Ick or Treat
October 18, 2025 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm), October 19, 2025 (12:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Not specified
A special Halloween event with trick or treating around the Museum, creepy-crawly fun, and hands-on themed activities. Costumes encouraged.
Coco (Disney/Pixar) in the Omni
October 18, 2025 (10:30 am - 12:15 pm), November 1, 2025 (10:00 am - 12:15 pm)
Tickets via link: https://buy.fwmuseum.org/21946/21947 (Oct 18), https://buy.fwmuseum.org/21946/21948 (Nov 1) (price not specified)
A family favorite film shown in the Omni Theater. Film Run Time: 1 hr 45 min. October 18 for morning family viewing, November 1 to celebrate el Dia De Los Muertos.
Chemistry Week: The Hidden Life of Spices
October 23 - October 25, 2025 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily)
Not specified
A community celebration of National Chemistry Week focusing on the chemistry of spices.
🍎Food Policy
- • Exhibit Café is the onsite preferred provider for birthday party refreshments.
- • Guests are welcome to bring their own cake or cupcakes (with utensils and napkins) and other food for their guests for birthday parties.
- • Outside food or drinks cannot be delivered directly to the Museum.
- • Candles, votive, and hurricane lamps (open flames), gasoline, propane or electric heaters, grills or similar devices are prohibited in the Museum.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • All freestanding and/or table decorations for birthday parties must pass Museum standards for safety and be appropriate for the Museum setting, a space for children and families.
- • Helium balloons, confetti, birdseed or glitter are not allowed in the Museum.
- • Decorations may not be taped or tacked to any wall surfaces, ceilings, cabinets or equipment.
- • Arrangements of event spaces must meet all code requirements for access and egress.
- • The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is a drug-free workplace; drug testing is a condition of employment.
- • Criminal background checks are completed for employment.
📅Booking Policy
- • Birthday party reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
- • A non-refundable 50% deposit is due at the time of booking for birthday parties.
- • Final payment for birthday parties is due by 12 PM the Thursday prior to the party.
- • Party set-up may begin no earlier than 30 minutes prior to your scheduled party time.
- • Party clean up must be complete 15 minutes after your scheduled party time.
🚗Parking Information
- • Visitors may park in the Western Heritage Parking Garage on Lansford Lane.
- • Enter the Museum through the Omni Theater Lobby.
- • Free parking for one birthday party car is included in packages.
- • Parking is not included for other birthday party guests and no parking validations will be offered; all surrounding City-owned lots require payment.
What People Say
What's Great
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 3 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Phil J
a week ago5 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!
Jaime Calderon
3 months agoWe 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 of them was found in a ranch in Texas. Also we could see a Ford T Model, the first gasoline vehicle built in 1927. It is amazing. Everyone should visit this place. Highly recommended.
Jenny Lara
3 months agoI 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 explore, date, or family outing! I will definitely be back.
Amber
2 months agoDefinitely come here for a fun, awesome, educational experience. There’s a lot of very cool exhibits and you can tell a lot of love was poured into creating this place. If you get a chance, check out the dome theater (circular screen covering everything). This part was awesome! We bought tickets which were inexpensive and they had a ton of films based on nature, animals, etc to see. We saw the one about the bears in Canada (Great Bear Rainforest) which was awesome. This place definitely opens your eyes to the impact of species, fauna, and humans alike.
Judith Garcia
2 months agoI absolutely love coming here! The museum is perfect for kids! I came here with my niece and she loves coming here to watch the stars and play at the grocery store and many more! It’s perfect for kids to come to learn and play.