What happened to the Science Place Dallas?
The Science Place closed around 2006 when it merged with the Museum of Natural Science and Children’s Museum and formed what is now the Perot Museum of Nature & Science.
Does the Perot Museum have a planetarium?
Following the merger, the museum was located in three buildings there, featuring an IMAX-style theater, a fully functioning planetarium, an extensive exhibit hall, and its own on-site paleontology lab. On June 1, 2014 the Perot Museum of Nature and Science welcomed a new CEO, Colleen Walker.
How much are Perot Museum tickets?
Perot Museum of Nature and Science/Tickets
Can you walk around Fair Park?
Fair Park Loop Trail is a 2.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Dallas, Texas that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round.
Does Dallas have a planetarium?
The Science Place Planetarium at Fair Park is highly recommended for any visitor to Dallas, and it’s cheap, too: it costs $4 for adults to get in and $3 for kids. For more information, check out their website at http://www.natureandscience.org/planetarium/programs.asp.
Are masks required at the Perot Museum?
All visitors 2 and older are required to wear a face covering. For a great experience, we suggest taking the T-rexalator (aka our escalator) up to Level 4 and take the stairs on the way down.
Do Perot members get free parking?
Parking is purchased upon exit, not upon entry. Parking is paid per vehicle; not per person. Non-member parking in the Museum parking lot is $10 and can be purchased at the box office or upon exiting the lot. Founders Circle members always receive free parking.
Is Fair Park safe at night?
When there are thousands of people around, this area is pretty safe. Outside of those times, this area is pretty scary, and at night should be avoided at all costs.
Who owns Fair Park in Dallas?
the City of Dallas
Fair Park is owned by the City of Dallas and managed by Fair Park First, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization. Fair Park, a State and National Historic Landmark has the largest collection of 1930s Art Deco exposition style architecture in the United States located on 277 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.
How much is the planetarium at Fair Park?
But the shows themselves were excellent, and the planetarium was very dark, so that you got the full impact of both. The Science Place Planetarium at Fair Park is highly recommended for any visitor to Dallas, and it’s cheap, too: it costs $4 for adults to get in and $3 for kids.
How much is the science place planetarium in Dallas?
The Science Place Planetarium at Fair Park is highly recommended for any visitor to Dallas, and it’s cheap, too: it costs $4 for adults to get in and $3 for kids. For more information, check out their website at http://www.natureandscience.org/planetarium/programs.asp.
Is there an aquarium at Fair Park in Dallas?
Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park Owned by the City of Dallas and managed by Dallas Zoo Management Inc., t he Children’s Aquarium has been designed with kids in mind. With eye-level, interactive zones and exhibits, everyone can enjoy and learn something new about our aquatic friends from around the world.
Where is the science place in Fair Park?
The main portion of the Science Place is located in the middle of the Park, contiguous to the old Museum of Natural History, but the planetarium has its own building on the south end of the park. For some reason, there’s also an oil-well pumperjack in front of the planetarium.