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International Museum of Art & Science in McAllen
Photographer: Kevin Stillman

International Museum Of Art & Science

The museum offers a wide variety of educational and entertainment options. It features five galleries with world-class art exhibits. Children can learn as they play in the Discovery Pavilion. Science On a Sphere is a state-of-the-art tool that shows stunning images from the Hubble Space Telescope, orbital satellites and other sources shown on a 3-D sphere that appears to be floating. Rioscape is an outdoor playground that teaches children the journey of the Rio Grande River, while the daily activities in the Art Studio and Science Lab make the experience even more fun and educational. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue., Wed. and Fri.–Sat.; 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Thu.; and 1–5 p.m. Sun. 1900 Nolana Ave. 956/682-0123. www.imasonline.org.

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1900 Nolana Ave.
McAllen, Texas
78504
Phone: 956/682-0123

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Hours

Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue., Wed. and Fri.–Sat.; 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Thu.; and 1–5 p.m. Sun.

Featured Attraction

Enjoy a scenic, narrated tour of the lake on the Swamp Thing, a custom-designed electric paddle-wheel tour boat. Its element is the backwaters, taking visitors to intriguing, beautiful places on the lake. Tours are 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tue.–Sat., weather permitting. For holiday tours, call for time and availability. Reservations recommended. Docks at the Uncertain General Store & Grill. 888/325-5459. www.caddolakepaddlewheeltours.com.

City: Uncertain
Region: Piney Woods

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Popular Attractions

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

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City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

River Walk
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Region: Hill Country

Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
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