Dallas - State Fair Park
State Fair Park, Dallas's Civic Center and scene of the annual State Fair, is dominated by the Big Tex Towers. Originally laid out for the Texas Centennial Exposition of 1936, the park contains a number of museums: the Age of Steam Museum, the Museum of Natural History, Science Place I and II, and the Museum of African-American Life and Culture. Also in the park are the art-deco Hall of State (commemorating great Texans), the Sports Stadium of the Southern Methodist University, the Cotton Bowl, the Music Hall (opera and ballet; Dallas Summer Festival) and the Dallas Aquarium. The art-deco Exhibition Hall is also a sight in itself.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
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Related Attractions
Dallas World Aquarium & Zoological Garden
The Dallas World Aquarium has87,000 gallons of saltwater exhibits. Displays includes bonnet head sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, cardinalfish, giant groupers and rare leafy seadragons in natural reef settings from around the world.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
March 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 20.95 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 16.95 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 12.95 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
African American Museum
The museum displays African American artistic, cultural and historical materials. Programs and courses in African American history and heritage are also offered by the museum.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Dallas Horticulture Center (Texas Discovery Gardens)
Texas Discovery Gardens is home to more than seven acres of outdoor gardens including an herb and scent garden, a rose garden and other special collections.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 6.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 4.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Hall of State
Built in 1936, the Hall of State building has been the site for events honoring presidents, heads of state and other dignitaries.
Hall of State
3939 Grand Avenue
Dallas, TX 75210
United States
3939 Grand Avenue
Dallas, TX 75210
United States
Phone 1 (214) 421-4500
Fax 1 (214) 421-7500
Museum of Nature & Science (formerly Museum of Natural History)
The Museum of Nature and Science has permanent dinosaur exhibits, displays of prehistoric Texas, a Lagoon Walk and a fossil preparation lab.
Museum of Nature & Science
3535 Grand Avenue
Dallas, TX 75210-1006
United States
3535 Grand Avenue
Dallas, TX 75210-1006
United States
Phone 1 (214) 428-5555
Fax 1 (214) 428-4356
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Science Place
Hands-on exhibits, workshops, and special programs help visitors gain a better understanding of math and science.
Merged in 2006 to create Museum of Nature & Science.
Merged in 2006 to create Museum of Nature & Science.
The Science Place
Box 151469
Dallas, TX 75315
United States
Box 151469
Dallas, TX 75315
United States
Phone 1 (214) 428-5555
Fax 1 (214) 428-4356
