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Joyful Learning for All Ages
Thinkery for the Summer
Create Joyful Summer Memories
Our hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) exhibits spark imagination and nurture confident, creative thinkers. Every visit is an opportunity to connect, wonder, and discover the power of play
Programs
Baby Bloomers
Friday & Saturday, 8 – 10 AM
Theme: Splash into Summer!
Baby Bloomers is a special program during which the museum is open exclusively for visitors ages 0–3 years and their families.
Thinkery LIVE
From lively music to engaging puppet shows and more, each event will offer a unique, interactive experience for the whole family to enjoy during your visit to the museum.
Thinkery Camp
Where learning happens through play
Artist in Residence
Thinkery’s Artist in Residence (AIR) program aims to bring local, interactive art into our museum at the Meredith Learning Lab.
C.R.E.A.T.E
C.R.E.A.T.E. (Collaboration to Realize Equity and Teach Engineering) is a partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area and NI designed to inspire and prepare a diverse pipeline of future engineers.
Special Events
STEAM Sundays
Sunday, July 6 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Join us each Sunday in July as Thinkery explores the worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each Sunday features themed Story Times and hands-on activities — all included with your General Admission ticket.
Science Sunday
Kick off with a fossil-fueled adventure filled with dino discoveries! Special guests from the Texas Science & Natural History Museum will be onsite from 10am-12pm! with real fossils. Don’t miss your chance to dig into Texas’s prehistoric past!
Tio Toto – Austin’s Favorite Kindie Rocker
Friday, July 25 | 2:30 PM
Join us for Thinkery LIVE with beloved local performer Tio Toto! This interactive musical experience blends singalong folk-pop, quirky storytelling, and hands-on instrument exploration—where kids help shape the show with their own lyrics, dance moves, and rhythms.
Grand Day Out
Monday, July 21 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Celebrate Grand Day Out at Thinkery! We’re inviting grandparents and grandkids to spend a playful day together exploring exhibits, making memories, and sparking curiosity. Visitors 65+ receive $2 off General Admission. Perfect for a special summer outing across generations.
In-person purchases only and valid ID is required
Family Night: Summer of Play
Tuesday, July 29 | 3 PM – 6 PM
Keep the summer energy going with playful, STEAM-focused exploration in our interactive exhibits, perfect for learners of all ages.
Member Mornings
Sunday, August 3 | 8 AM – 10 AM
Every first Sunday of the month, Thinkery Members get exclusive early access to Thinkery from 8–10 AM—before we open to the public!
End of Summer Bash
Saturday, August 9 | 11 AM – 1 PM & 3 PM – 5 PM
Join us for a bright, bubbly celebration packed with music, movement, and messy, magical fun. Enjoy STEAM activities, surprise pop-ups, and sunshiny vibes to send summer off in true Thinkery style.
Host Your Event at Thinkery
From birthday parties, to corporate events, to weddings, explore our different options and choose what best suits your special occasion!