Perot Museum of Nature and SciencevsFair Park
Fair Park and Perot Museum of Nature and Science are both rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Fair Park ranks marginally better than Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Fair Park is ranked #9 in Dallas–Fort Worth with accolades from 7 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
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2201 N. Field Street, Dallas, TX 75201-1704
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Lonely Planet "It wows both on the outside (thanks to award-winning architect Thom Mayne) and on the inside (there are six floors of wonder)." Full review
Lonely Planet "Largely replaced by the huge new Perot Museum of Nature and Science in the Arts District, the old facility remains open for people nostalgic for its historic dioramas of nature and science." Full review
Afar Magazine "Theaters delight with educational films that amaze the senses, and the cafe's offerings can sate even the pickiest palate." Full review
Travel + Leisure "There are 11 permanent exhibitions that explore sports, earth, energy, and dinosaurs from a scientific point of view. There also is a 297-seat theater, museum shop, and cafe. " Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Interactive exhibitis explore ecology and scientific principles."
Where "Dallas Children’s Museum is dedicated to children and their families, educators and exploring, playing and learning together." Full review
Where "This museum offers exciting and interactive exhibits for the young and old alike." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Thanks to its fine museography and the experiences it offers (e.g. fly like a bird, experience an earthquake, visit an FBI laboratory), this museum ranks as one of the most remarkable of its kind." Full review
Fodor's "the which spans three buildings and houses one of Dallas's IMAX theaters." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The vast galleries and diversity of exhibits here will keep almost anyone entertained." Full review
Fair Park
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1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75210
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Concierge "Built for the 1936 Texas Centennial, this 300-acre complex of pavilions, pools, and esplanades is the world's largest collection of Art Deco architecture."
Lonely Planet "The art deco buildings of Fair Park, which were created for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, today contain seven museums." Full review
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While the grounds are safe, the surrounding area is best avoided; luckily, on-site parking is plentiful and free (State Fair excepted).
Afar Magazine "Everything really is bigger, and fried, at the Fair Grounds. The Texas State Fair is not to be missed in Dallas from September through October." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Running for 24 days of September and October, the fair attracts the lion's share of 7 million annual visitors." Full review
Where "Located just two miles east of downtown, Fair Park is the largest historical landmark in Texas and Dallas’ largest cultural center." Full review
Fodor's "In South Dallas, this 277-acre National Historic Landmark has the largest collection of 1930s Art Deco architecture in the United States." Full review
Frommer's "Fair Park, a classic conglomeration of Art Deco buildings and spacious grounds built for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, is undergoing a renaissance." Full review
