7/23/2009 - ACM Makes "100 Geeky Places to Take Kids" list on Wired.com

It's cool to be a geek!

Austin, Texas (July 23, 2009) — It’s cool to be a geek. Austin Children’s Museum was named one of the “100 Geeky Places to Take Your Kids this Summer” on a July 15 GeekDads blog post on Wired.com. The international list included venues like the New York Hall of Science and Exploratorium of San Francisco, California.

With hands-on exhibits like MakerKids, Tinkerer’s Workshop and related programming, Austin Children’s Museum delivers on its mission to equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers. Children and families can discover their inner geek with the many fun, educational experiences available for them to do together at the Museum all summer long.

Museum Hours:
Monday: Noon-5pm (through August 31)
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Community Night Wednesday: 5-8pm (admission by donation, suggested $1)
Sunday: Noon-5pm (4-5pm FREE)

Admission:
$6.50 per person
$4.50 per child 12-13 months
Children under 12 months are FREE

Location:
201 Colorado Street

For more information on exhibits and daily programs:
austinkids.org

GeekDads blog entry:
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2009/07/100-geeky-places-to-bring-your-kids-this-summer/

ABOUT ACM
The mission of the Austin Children's Museum is to create innovative learning experiences for children and families that equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers. Located at the Dell Discovery Center downtown at the corner of 2nd Street and Colorado, the Austin Children's Museum is one of the city's popular cultural attractions with 200,000 visitors annually. Founded in 1983 as a non-profit organization, the Austin Children's Museum delivers its mission through a variety of exhibits, programs and outreach activities. For more information, please visit www.austinkids.org.