When is Austin Nature & Science Center open?
Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM; Thu closed; Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 12–5 PM.
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Austin Nature & Science Center
- 4.7336 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 5 pm
A hands-on, family-friendly nature and science hub with spacious outdoor exhibits and interactive learning spaces. Visit for fossil digs, wildlife displays, walking trails and kid-focused programming—expect casual, educational exploration and plenty of hands-on activities for all ages.
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When is the best time to visit Austin Nature & Science Center?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Austin Nature & Science Center indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Austin Nature & Science Center?
2389 Stratford Dr,Austin, TX 78746.
Right now · 3:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Not one for this hour.
Go tomorrow at 9 am instead.
In its favour
- Open till 5 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
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- Feels
- 89°
- Rain
- 1%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 4pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 12–5 PM
Where and how
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Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 336 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Sightseeing
- Walking trails
- Playgrounds
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Spacious
- Casual
- Quiet
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
Around Bluffington
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time