Do you have plans to visit the Perot Museum of Nature and Science this summer? If so we have some ways to save for you! They have lots of events from the Museum’s first fully self-curated exhibition, Eye of the Collector, to 3D films, First Thursday Late Nights and second-SaturdayDiscovery Days, to the adults-only Social Science, extended hours, holiday activities and special discounts.
This summer, the Museum will offer extended hours. From May 27-Sept. 5, the Perot Museum will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Monday–Saturday and from noon-6 p.m. Sunday. On the first Thursday of the month, the Museum will remain open until 9 p.m. for its public First Thursday Late Night events. (Note: The Museum will be closed Sept. 6-8 for annual maintenance.) Regular hours from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. will resume Friday, Sept. 9.
Another great resource is Visitor Tips at Perot Museum. You’ll want to check that out too before you go!
Ways to Save
The Perot Museum will offer complimentary general admission for veterans, active and retired U.S. military personnel and First Responders and $3 off general admission for members of their immediate families (up to six family members) Memorial Day through Labor Day (May 30-Sept. 5, 2016).
In addition, everyone can take advantage of $10 Museum general admission from 4-6 p.m. Monday–Friday (from May 30-Sept. 2), including First Thursday Late Nights.
To expand accessibility for families this summer, the Perot Museum’s Community Partners Ticket Offer provides $1 general admission for individuals and families enrolled in qualified state and federally supported assistance programs. The offer is valid for up to seven immediate family members Memorial Day through Labor Day (May 30-Sept. 5, 2016).
Snag a CityPASS! Big savings can be had with the Dallas CityPASS! A Dallas CityPASS provides Perot Museum general admission along with a 3D film plus admission to three other popular attractions. A CityPASS adult ticket is $46 (a $76.30 value) and a CityPASS child ticket is $31 (a $51.70 value) – a 40% savings!
TICKETS. Museum general admission is $19 for adults (18-64), $12 for youth (2-17) and $13 for seniors (65+). Museum general admission is free for members. Admission to the theater is $6 for a short film (20 minutes) and $8 for a long film (40 minutes). For members, admission to the theater is $5 (short film) and $6 (long film). Films and general admission for children under 2 are free. For groups of 10 or more, call for special rates at 214-428-5555 ext. 8.
Skip the ticket sales line! Visitors, including members, are strongly encouraged to purchase/reserve tickets from their smart phones or computers in advance.
Events
Starting Memorial Day. During Memorial Day weekend (May 27-30), special holiday weekend activities will include “science on the spot” demos; bookworm readings; science trivia; art activities in the Moody Family Children’s Museum; and other free-with-admission fun at discovery stations throughout the Museum.
First Thursday Late Night (open until 9 p.m. June 2, July 7, Aug. 4 and Sept. 1). A cool opportunity on a hot summer night, the Perot Museum stays open until 9 p.m. on the firstThursday of the month. Summer dates and themes are June 2 (Summer of Science: Physics),July 7 (Summer of Science: Chemistry), Aug. 4 (Summer of Science: Biology) and Sept. 1(Maker). First Thursday Late Nights are free to members and included with general admission for non-members.
Discovery Days (10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13). The interactively awesome Discovery Days offers family-fun themed activities, experiments, performances and more the second Saturday of the month. Dates and themes include June 11 (Inventions), July 9(Creatures & Critters) and Aug. 13 (Super Scientists). Presented by Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds, Discovery Days are free to members and included with general admission for non-members.
Social Science (7-11 p.m. June 24 and Aug. 5). Celebrating the quirky cool Eye of the Collector exhibition, the Perot Museum will offer two opportunities for adults 21 and up to explore at the after-hours Social Science on June 24 (Curiosities) and Aug. 5 (Material). The quick-to-sell-out nighttime affair features adults-only fun complete with cocktails, performances, music, experiments and more. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Admission to the Eye of The Collector exhibition is optional. Social Science is presented by Riveron Consulting and supported by El Jimador and Woodford Reserve. Please drink responsibly.
Discovery Camp and Discovery Camp, Jr (June 13-Aug. 19). From preschoolers to kids in grades K-6, the Perot Museum has dozens of week-long summer camp sessions to satisfy stir-crazy kids and keep minds churning with hands-on experiments, 3D films and interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities. Exciting Discovery Camp themes for grades K-6 include paleontology, geology, life sciences, astronomy, chemistry and ocean exploration. (Additional Discovery Camps for kids in grades K-4 will once again be held at The Hockaday School.) At Discovery Camp, Jr., little ones ages 3-4 can explore the sea, space, nature, inventing and prehistoric mysteries. New this year! The popular Maker Mania andDestination Innovation camps will be held in the Museum auditorium for grades K-6. Presented by Texas Instruments, Inc., Discovery Camps will take place June 13-Aug. 19.
Sleepovers (May 27, June 17, July 15 and Aug. 12). Summer nights just got super-chill with Perot Museum sleepovers where kids can enjoy after-hours access to the Museum with exclusive demonstrations, a late-night snack, 3D film and light breakfast to round out the experience. Designed especially for children ages 6-12, sleepovers are open to groups of all sizes – from a parent and child to entire organizations. Sleepover dates are May 27, June 17(Superhero Sleepover), July 15 and Aug. 12. Cost is $45 per child and $30 per adult chaperone for members and $50 per child and $40 per adult chaperone for non-members.
Member-only extended hours! From 8:30-10 a.m. every Saturday and 10 a.m.-noon every Sunday, members can enjoy exclusive access to the Perot Museum, plus member-only access to the Moody Family Children’s Museum on Mondays 10 a.m.-noon. Additionally on Memorial Day (May 30) and Labor Day (Sept. 5), there will be member-only access from 8:30-10 a.m.
Eye of the Collector is free for members. Non-members pay a surcharge for a total admission cost of $24 for adults (18-64), $15 for youth (2-17), $18 for seniors (65+), and free for children under 2.
The Perot Museum is located at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas, Texas. For parking information and other details, visit perotmuseum.org/summer or call 214-428-5555.
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