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Dallas Spring Break: Unlock Major Attractions with CityPASS

If you’re planning a Dallas visit during Spring Break, CityPASS offers a hassle‑free way to experience the city’s most iconic sights. For just $31 per child and $47 per adult, you can explore the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, Reunion Tower’s GeO‑Deck, The Sixth Floor Museum, and the Dallas Zoo. All venues have reopened with robust health and safety measures, ensuring a secure visit for you and your family.

Below is a detailed guide to each attraction, including opening hours, special exhibits, and any extra fees.

Perot Museum of Nature & Science

Starting March 6, the museum will debut The Science of Guinness World Records – an interactive showcase that invites visitors of all ages to explore the stories behind record‑setting feats. Highlights include the largest Pac‑Man arcade, the world’s longest mustache, and the record for the most consecutive pinky pull‑ups.

Additional fee: $8 for adults (13‑64) and seniors (65+), $6 for youth (2‑12); free for children under 2. Present your CityPASS booklet or digital voucher at the box office to redeem.

Spring Break hours:
Thursday, March 4 – Sunday, March 21: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Mon‑Sat) / 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Sun). The museum closes at 5 p.m. on March 13 and 14.

Dallas Zoo

Experience Texas’s largest zoo with attractions like the giraffe feeding ridge, the Wonders of the Wild wildlife show, and hourly animal encounters in the new Animals in Action pop‑ups. For a unique virtual adventure, book a session with the Virtual Animal Adventures Program featuring Nigel the prehensile‑tailed porcupine.

The zoo operates daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. After purchasing your CityPASS, call the zoo to schedule your visit.

Reunion Tower GeO‑Deck

Enjoy a 360° video journey of the Dallas skyline, indoor and outdoor observation decks, and a complimentary digital photo. Spring Break programming includes Super Hero Bingo (March 9), Royal Tea Thursday (March 11), and a Spring Break Dance Party with DJ K‑Sprinkles (March 13). Check the tower’s website for daily hours and plan your visit. CityPASS holders can be added to the next available timeslot upon arrival.

The Sixth Floor Museum

The museum’s extended special exhibit, Art Reframes History, runs through May 9, 2021. It showcases 10 artistic interpretations of historical events, spanning photography, oil painting, and musical theater. Outside of the special exhibit, the permanent collection offers an immersive audio‑guided tour of JFK’s life and legacy, along with a curated gift shop.

Admission is included with your CityPASS. Museum hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exchange your CityPASS in person for a timed entry ticket or schedule a visit in advance at the museum, subject to availability.

Header photo courtesy of Reunion Tower and taken before COVID‑19.

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