Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
Where Curiosity Takes Root
Spanning 8 acres, the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden invites children and families into a world shaped by science, nature, and hands-on discovery. Interactive exhibits, whimsical gardens, and STEM-centered programming connect young learners to the natural world in ways that feel as alive as they are meaningful.
Each gallery is designed to be age-specific but never age-restrictive, welcoming explorers of every stage, from the youngest adventurers to the most curious adults.
Programs in the Children’s Adventure Garden
Facilitated programs run daily throughout the garden, offering structured moments of discovery alongside self-guided exploration. Times vary by day, so plan ahead to catch the experiences that matter most.
Exploration Center
Walne Family Discovery Lab
| Mon & Tue through Nov 17 |
2:00pm & 3:30pm |
| Weekdays | 12:30pm, 2:00pm, & 3:30pm |
| Holidays & Weekends | 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, & 3:30pm |
Hands-on science and nature experiences where participants observe, experiment, and investigate the natural world using real tools and materials. Each session guides learners through a scientific question rooted in the garden’s ecology and collections.
Best for ages 6 and up. Adult participation encouraged.Exploration Center
OmniGlobe
| Weekdays | 2:30pm & 4:00pm |
| Weekends | 11:30am, 2:30pm, & 4:00pm |
A spherical display system that brings Earth science to life at a grand scale, visualizing weather patterns, ocean currents, atmospheric data, and more. Sessions are short, vivid, and accessible to all ages.
First Adventure, The Glade & Exploration Center
Little Adventurers Activities
| Monday through Nov 17 |
KinderLab, 10am, 11:30am, & 1:30pm Exploration Center Puppet Show, 10:30am & 12:30pm The Glade Mini-Movement, 11am & 1pm First Adventure |
| Tuesday through Nov 17 |
KinderLab, 10am, 11:30am, & 1:30pm Exploration Center Storytime, 10am, 10:30am & 12:30pm First Adventure Mini-Movement, 11am & 1pm First Adventure |
| Weekdays Excludes Mon & Tue until Nov 17 |
Storytime, 10:30am First Adventure |
| Weekends | Puppet Show, 10:30am & 1:30pm The Glade |
Gentle, imaginative programming designed for the youngest guests. Weekday storytimes introduce early learners to nature through narrative, while weekend puppet shows in The Glade bring the garden’s residents to life in playful, memorable ways. Mondays and Tuesdays through November 17 add KinderLab and Mini-Movement sessions.
Exploration Center Plaza & Throughout the Garden
STEM Stops
| Weekdays Excludes Mon & Tue until Nov 17 |
Stop A: 1:30pm Stop B: 3:00pm |
| Weekends | Stop A: 10:00am – 12:00pm Stop B: 1:00pm – 3:00pm |
Drop-in stations positioned throughout the garden and at the Exploration Center invite guests to pause and engage with live experiments and scientific specimens tied to each gallery’s theme. Come and go at any point during the window, with each stop shaped by individual curiosity and pace.
8 Acres of hands-on discovery
Step inside a living laboratory where science, nature, and wonder meet. From towering exhibits to quiet garden paths, the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden invites exploration at every turn.
Accolades
- Thea Award recipient for Outstanding Achievement as a Science/Discovery Garden.
- Certified as a Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation.
- A certified Monarch Waystation
- A Texas Aquatic Science certified field site
Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden
Eight acres of hands-on science, nature, and wonder await. Open daily as part of general garden admission.