Explore
Thinkery – Del Valle
General Admission
Fridays from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thinkery-Del Valle opens for limited General Admission! Enjoy even more flexibility when you choose to visit our exciting new location and all the fun, play-based STEAM experiences. Reserving tickets in advance ensures entry, but walk-up tickets are available and families are encouraged to attend, even without pre-reserved tickets. Families may leave and reenter – during the day, but readmittance will be based on in-the-moment capacity levels.
Admission is free for Del Valle Community. For non-Del Valle residents, the admission fee is $9 for ages 1 and up. However, Thinkery Members who are non-Del Valle residents can enjoy a reduced admission rate of $7 for ages 1 and up. This helps keep the museum free for the Del Valle community.
Please reserve a ticket for EVERYONE in your party, including adults and infants.
CDC Stay and Play Sessions
When students from the CDC are picked up by their caregivers after school, they can extend the fun by staying to explore and play at Thinkery – Del Valle! It is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy our exhibit spaces and learn together, making memories that last a lifetime.
For more information on weekly hours please visit your CDC portal or contact us directly.
DVISD ACE Afterschool Field Trips
Engage students with fun, hands-on exploration, and STEAM activities.
PreK through 2nd grade students enrolled in Del Valle ISD ACE afterschool program will experience a playful, hands-on adventure during their after-school field trips to Thinkery – Del Valle! Caregivers picking up their students from their field trip at Thinkery – Del Valle are encouraged to stay and play together during these extended hours.
Through hands-on play and STEAM exploration, students dive into learning together—and families are invited to share in the experience, creating joyful memories that extend beyond the classroom.
See the Space
Thinkery — Del Valle features three distinct STEAM-learning galleries, two playscapes, an indoor learning lab, and an outdoor classroom.