Downtown Dallas is one of the best places to live for local museums. There are museums within walking distance of each other with reasonable fares to explore several in a single day or take a more leisurely pace with one museum every weekend or two when you want a relaxing and fascinating afternoon.

The museums within walking or short driving distance from our Downtown Dallas apartments include:

Museum of Illusions

Explore a fantastic world of live and interactive illusions in the Museum of Illusions. You will find yourself playing with others touring the museum, peering through impossible panes, and lenses; walking through dizzying rooms and mind-boggling effects. This place is also great to bring friends, family, or a date to have a fun time with every exhibit.

The Dallas World Aquarium

The Dallas World Aquarium, by its name, is an incredible sight to see. This museum contains replica habitats for exotic birds, aquatic mammals, and all manner of fish for your exploration. You will walk through tropic conservatories as well as through breathtaking water tunnels surrounded by fish and growing aquatic plants. This is definitely a great stop on your tour of Dallas museums. What's more, they serve a great lunch so you might just make this your favorite weekend spot!

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

If you're curious about Lee Harvey Oswald and the old book repository, you can explore the legendary spot for yourself by visiting the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza! Take the elevator up to a spooky museum floor with interesting facts about that fateful day where the Magic Bullet got its name.

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Everyone also loves an interactive natural science museum, and you won't miss out on the Dallas museum tour! Check out the Perot Museum of Nature and Science for exhibits that stretch your brain and invite you to get involved. In fact, it's another great stop for large groups and families. Everyone will surely find an exhibit that interests them as well as something to play with at the Perot.

After visiting these cool museums around downtown Dallas, spend your free time splashing around the best water parks in town! If you're in the market for a new luxury apartment near all the best attractions, contact us. We can show you around our luxury apartments in downtown Dallas.