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As a child, I had a love-hate relationship with museums. I loved
learning new things and experiencing culture, but I hated the uptight
no-touching attitude that a museum conveyed. Which is why is a pleasure
to say that you can both learn and have fun during a visit to Dallas’ Perot Museum of Nature and Science!
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An Amazing Design
Before getting into the the experience inside the museum, a word has to be said about the exterior. Not only does the walk to the building feature a children’s play area with musical chimes, climbable giant green frogs and a flowing stream running through it all…but, it also provides one of the most stunning façades in all of Dallas! If you are a fan of architecture, you could spend the day outside of the museum and be perfectly content.
The roof contains a 1-acre of rock and native green grasses that live
in a drought resistant ecosystem. The large concrete walls almost
appear to be a fabric straining to contain the building within, while a
large glass escalator pokes out of the side of the building seemingly
pointing to the heavens. It’s magnificent! But, it sadly belies what
lies within.
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I say that will all the greatest respect to the museums exhibits. Because they are magnificent. But the building design seems worthy of housing the greatest modern art pieces in existence. Instead, what you find is a very well put together children’s Nature museum. The prehistoric dinosaur bones that reside inside seem to be a stark contrast to the building’s modern exterior.
Learn and Explore!
But as far as exhibits are concerned, the one’s here are both fun and educational. As I mentioned earlier, I hated the stuffy feeling of museums I visited as a child. A strict “look, but don’t touch” feeling hovering over you everywhere you went. The Perot Museum does not have that feeling at all. Very quickly, you realize that you are meant to touch this, or poke that. There are interactive kiosks to design your own bird while learning about their songs and diets.
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So Much to See!
The museum is situated on several floors, and contain many permanent dedicated exhibit halls. You can learn about prehistoric life or modern animals, understand the science of sports, explore engineering and innovation, experience the effects of our dynamic earth, or learn more about the way we produce and collect energy. Two of my favorites are the Lyda Hill gems and Minerals Hall which contain many natural rocks, gems and crystals. And, the Expanding Universe Hall which explores the universe outside of the tiny marble that we call home.
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You can truly spend an entire day inside this place and leave wanting more. In addition to the exhibits that we’ve mentioned here, there is always a rotating exhibit which you can visit for an additional fee. And there is a cafe run by Wolfgang Puck’s group if you get hungry.
Admission ranges from $13 to 20 for children and adults, but many
different discounts are available. Educators can get in free with
proper identification and there are memberships available for unlimited
access. There are also 3D films available at an additional cost. All
pricing can be found on the museum’s website. And, you can save even
more with Dallas CityPASS.
By grouping tickets together, you can save on admission to The Perot
Museum, Reunion Tower GeO Deck, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
and either the Dallas Zoo or George W. Bush Presidential Library and
Museum.
If you are interested in both learning and fun, there is no better place in Dallas to visit than the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
214-428-5555
2201 N Field St
Dallas, TX 75201
USA
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