Ready to embark on a thrilling mission? Here’s your briefing:
Who:
All kids and their trusty sidekick grown-ups, of course!
What:
The Science of Spying
A New Spy Skills Exhibition
Where:
Museum of Nature & Science
Science Building
1318 S. 2nd Ave.
(located at Dallas’ Fair Park)
Click here for directions.
Click here for a map of Fair Park.
When:
Ongoing exhibition hours
May 23, 2009 – January 4, 2010 Extended through April 11!
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Noon – 5 p.m. Sunday
Hours subject to change. Please note that last entrance to The Science of Spying is one hour prior to closing.
Holiday Schedule:
- Regular operation on Memorial Day (May 25), Independence Day (July 4) and Labor Day (September 7)
- Closed Thanksgiving Day (November 26), Christmas Day (December 25), and New Years Day (January 1)
- Open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Years Eve (December 31)
Why:
High Adventure. Cool Gadgets. Thrilling Mission.
How (Admission):
MNS members receive FREE admission to The Science of Spying.
Not a member? Click here to learn more about membership or call 214-428-5555 x1451.
General Admission Tickets
MNS Members | The Science of Spying Tickets* | ASTC Partner | The Science of Spying Tickets*/IMAX Combo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adult (18-61) |
Free |
$14.50 |
$5.00 |
$19.50 |
Child (ages 0-2) |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Child (ages 3-11) |
Free |
$10.25 |
$4.25 |
$14.25 |
Youth (ages 12-17) |
Free |
$12.25 |
$4.25 |
$16.25 |
Students 18+ with ID |
Free |
$12.75 |
$4.75 |
$16.75 |
Seniors 62+ |
Free |
$12.75 |
$4.75 |
$16.75 |
Ticket Difficulties FAQ | General Customer Service FAQ | Refund Policy
Getting Tickets
There are two easy ways to secure The Science of Spying tickets:
- Online – SAVE TIME! Buy ahead online so you don’t have to wait in line!
- Visit one of the MNS Box Offices:
- Science Building and Planetarium Box Offices:
Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. - Nature Building Box Office:
Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday Noon – 5 p.m.
- Science Building and Planetarium Box Offices:
Extra Information When Planning Your Visit:
- The Science of Spying tickets are timed and dated with entry at 30 minute intervals.
- A limited number of walk-up tickets may be available for sale at the box office on the day of your visit.
- Purchasing your tickets online in advance will guarantee you a date and entry time. If you purchase your tickets online, you can print them out at home and avoid the box office line – just go right to the exhibition entrance. We strongly recommend that you purchase your tickets online and print them out at home.
- Plan on arriving at Fair Park least 30 minutes before your exhibition entry time to allow plenty of time to park and find your way to the gallery.
- The average time spent in The Science of Spying exhibition is 45 minutes to an hour, however, you may stay in the exhibition as long as you like.
- If you plan to see an IMAX® film before or after you have seen The Science of Spying, make sure to leave enough time between exiting the gallery and entering the theater (or vice versa). The The Science of Spying gallery and the TI Founders IMAX® Theater are a short walk across the lobby from each other.
- The average length of an IMAX® film is 45 minutes.
- Pre-show queuing time in advance of an IMAX® film is 15 minutes.
- If you choose to purchase an The Science of Spying/ IMAX® ticket combo please keep this timing in mind when choosing the start time for the film you would like to see.
- Hungry? See available dining options around the museum.
Uncover Savings for Special Agents
Check out these The Science of Spying ticket discounts for special groups!
- Seniors 62+: $4 discount per ticket on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the run of the exhibit, with ID and coupon.
- Government and Civic employees: $3 discount per ticket throughout the run of the exhibit, with employee ID and coupon.
- Military: $3 discount per ticket for you and your family throughout the run of the exhibit, with military ID.
Plan a Field Trip
Attention teachers: The Science of Spying offers a one-of-a-kind way to reinforce science and reasoning concepts in a fun and stimulating environment. Click here for more information about bringing your class to The Science of Spying.
Plan a Group Visit
Plan an action-packed visit for your group. Click here for more information about group visits.
Plan a Birthday Celebration
Celebrate a birthday in spy style! Click here to learn about spy-themed birthdays for children.
Plan a Special Event
Looking for an intriguing venue for your next special event? Our custom events can be themed to suit any occasion and are perfect for alumni happy hours, corporate offsite meetings or receptions, birthday parties, children’s events, and more.
Don’t want to plan? We’re on the case! Check out all the great The Science of Spying activities!
Still looking for spy action above and beyond the exhibition? Check out some accompanying Public Programs.
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