For Jennifer Gonzalez, Thinkery is a place where joy, creativity, and connection come together. Growing up, Jennifer used art as a way to express herself and discover who she was. That experience shaped her passion for spaces like Thinkery, where children and families can explore, imagine, and play together.
“What makes Thinkery so special is that everyone who works here has a personal connection to its mission,” Jennifer shares. “A life experience brought us here, and we see ourselves in the kids who visit. Thinkery is more than just a museum—it’s a place where families can relax, be themselves, and escape the outside world for a while.”
Jennifer believes Thinkery is designed to inspire creativity in every corner. “From the moment you step inside, everything—walls, floors, ceilings—invites you to explore and dream,” she says. And it’s not just kids who feel the magic. Parents leave just as inspired, finding joy in a place that celebrates curiosity and connection.
A Memory That Sparks Joy
Jennifer’s love for museums started with the Austin Children’s Museum (now Thinkery). “As a kid in the 1980s, walking into that museum was like stepping inside one of my favorite children’s books. It was colorful, silly, and full of surprises,” she recalls. “That rush of happiness and wonder is something I’ll never forget.”
It’s that same feeling Jennifer sees reflected in the faces of families at Thinkery today.
Why Thinkery Matters
For Jennifer, Thinkery is more than a fun day out—it’s the heart of Austin’s culture and a vital part of the community. “Thinkery is building the foundation for the future,” she says. “Through STEM and STEAM learning, we’re giving kids the tools they need to grow, dream, and make a difference.”
Supporting Thinkery means investing in generations to come. It means creating a world where children and families can explore, create, and connect in ways that matter.
What’s Your Thinkery Story?
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