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Fair ParkvsFort Worth Museum of Science & History
Fair Park and Fort Worth Museum of Science & History are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Fair Park is preferred by most reviewers compared to Fort Worth Museum of Science & History. Fair Park scores 84 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Fair Park
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Where
Fodor's
Frommer's
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
Fort Worth Museum of Science & History Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Where Fodor's Frommer's
1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Lonely Planet "Your Cowgirl ticket also gets you in to this kid-friendly museum brimming with fossils, dinosaurs and fun things to do – like the planetarium and an Omni IMAX theater." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Nine exhibit galleries, covering subjects from computers to anthropology, are featured at this family-oriented museum." Full review
Where "The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History houses interactive exhibits that explore everything from dinosaurs and energy to cattle ranching and the galaxy. " Full review
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Make sure to see a show in the Omni IMAX Theater or the Noble Planetarium.
Fodor's "At this writing, this redesigned museum was scheduled to open in fall 2009 with more room for interactive exhibits, a new planetarium, and an improved Omni IMAX theater." Full review
Frommer's "With a domed Omni (IMAX) theater, a planetarium, eight exhibition galleries, and hands-on science displays, this museum offers tons of fun and adventure for families." Full review
