Science Mill
Overview
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Birthday Party Essentials Package (Members)
$200Duration: 2 hours
Host a STEM adventure birthday party at the Science Mill.
Includes:
- •Admission for birthday child + 20 guests
- •Dedicated Science Mill staff member to assist with the party
- •Private showing of current 3D movie
- •2 hour private room rental for gifts, cake, and a special hands-on activity (themed activity is an add-on)
- •Unlimited exploration of 50+ interactive STEM museum exhibits
Birthday Party Essentials Package (Non-Members)
$230Duration: 2 hours
Host a STEM adventure birthday party at the Science Mill.
Includes:
- •Admission for birthday child + 20 guests
- •Dedicated Science Mill staff member to assist with the party
- •Private showing of current 3D movie
- •2 hour private room rental for gifts, cake, and a special hands-on activity (themed activity is an add-on)
- •Unlimited exploration of 50+ interactive STEM museum exhibits
Birthday Party Themed Add-On
$50 extraAdd a science-themed activity to your birthday party package.
Includes:
- •A hands-on activity for the kids facilitated by dedicated Science Mill staff member
- •A free, editable themed invitation
- •Themes: Fossil Frenzy (Create a Fossil activity, dinosaur-themed invitation), Axolotl of Fun (Axolotl Slime activity, axolotl-themed invitation)
Field Trip Learning Lab Add-On
$6 per studentDuration: 30 to 45 minutes
Enrichment activities facilitated by Science Mill staff, aligned with TEKS standards.
Includes:
- •Variety of STEM topics and careers
- •Labs offered by grade groups K-2, 3-5, and 6-8
- •Minimum of 10 students, maximum of 30 students per lab
- •Students work in teams of 3-4
Field Trip Science Show Add-On
$3 per studentDuration: 30 minutes
Science demonstration by Science Mill Educators to pique students’ curiosity.
Includes:
- •Shows change seasonally
- •Current shows: Lessons in Chemistry (Rainbow Chemistry, Pop Rocket, Vanishing Water), Under Pressure (Crush a Can, Egg in a Bottle, Bernoulli’s Principle), Good Vibrations (Visual Vocalizer, Screaming Balloon, Marshmallow Sound Wave, Dancing Oobleck)
Field Trip Cross-Curricular Trip Add-On
No additional chargeCombines a Science Mill visit with a history tour at LBJ National Historical Park.
Includes:
- •Explore Science Mill and take the Frontier Life Tour at LBJ National Historical Park
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Robotics Day at the Science Mill
Oct 4, 2025 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM), Dec 6, 2025 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Stay tuned for details
Homeschool Day: Wild Wonders
Oct 8, 2025 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Stay tuned for details (separate Learning Lab fee of $6 per student likely applies for labs)
Explore the amazing world of nature’s engineers, animal adaptations, and biomimicry through hands-on activities and engaging learning labs.
Saturday in the Wild (STEM in the Wild Exhibit Grand Opening)
Oct 11, 2025 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Stay tuned for details
Grand opening of the new exhibit 'STEM in the Wild'. Explore a wild and wonderful world of zoology and biomimicry.
Sips + STEM
Nov 8, 2025 (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Stay tuned for details
Thanksgiving Week at the Science Mill
Nov 24, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025 (starting 10:00 AM)
Stay tuned for details
Winter Break at the Science Mill
Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 (starting 10:00 AM)
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Snow Day 2026
Jan 17, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
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Homeschool Day: Science Fair
Feb 11, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Stay tuned for details (separate Learning Lab fee of $6 per student likely applies for labs)
Opportunity for participating homeschool students to present their projects, judged by STEM professionals from various industries.
Engineering Weekend
Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 16, 2026 (starting 10:00 AM)
Stay tuned for details
STEM Rodeo
Mar 11, 2026 – Mar 20, 2026 (starting 10:00 AM)
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Pi Day
Mar 14, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
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🍎Food Policy
- • No outside catering allowed for birthday parties, must use preferred local partners (Lady Bird Lane Cafe, Fat Boy Burgers).
- • The Science Mill is not responsible for catering arrangements for birthday parties.
- • Picnic tables are available in the Science & Art Park for lunch during field trips.
- • Lunches for field trips must be in labeled coolers or other containers; individual lunches cannot be stored inside the museum or carried by students in the museum.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • For school field trips, a minimum of 1 adult per 7 students is required.
- • Staff and chaperones should be with students at all times and ensure proper museum behavior.
- • In case of inclement weather, the Science Mill will follow Johnson City ISD closure and delays.
📅Booking Policy
- • Tickets can be pre-purchased online for general admission.
- • Group visits for 15 or more require pre-registration at least 2 weeks prior to visit.
- • Group visits for 30 or more require a 25% non-refundable deposit to secure a reservation.
- • Birthday parties recommend reserving four weeks before the date.
- • Birthday parties require a $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve date, balance payable on party day.
- • Field trip reservations are open for the 2025-2026 school year.
- • Field trip reservations require completing a request form on the Reservations webpage; confirmation within 3 business days.
- • Full payment for field trips by check or credit card is due no later than two weeks before the visit.
🚗Parking Information
- • Bus Parking Guide available for field trips (details not provided in content).
What People Say
What's Great
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 4 reviews)
- Spacious play areas (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Detailed Insights
Rating Breakdown
Perfect for Age Groups
- • Toddlers (1-3 years)
- • Preschoolers (4-6 years)
- • School age (7-12 years)
Most Mentioned Positives
Pricing Feedback
Good value mentioned (1 mentions)
Recent Reviews
Dwight Albers
2 months agoI have to say I was impressed well above my expectations. This is such a gem for a small Hill Country town. I think this rivals if not surpasses some of the 'big city' museums and similar venues. The number, variety, and sophistication of the displays were interesting even for adults. While it is 'geared' for kids, as adults we found it fascinating. We spent about 3 1/2 hours here, and if it weren't for a bit of a limited attention span of elementary grandkids, we could have easily spent longer. Indoor and outdoor activities. The outdoor ball machine was great fun and we had to peel them away. The VR flying 'ride' was 2 minutes long and included with the admission. All in all, a great experience! Highly recommended.
judith wilson
2 weeks agoThis place is a really amazing. LBJ history on the walls with huge wooden beams and rusted silos. This is usually something you find in the big city. My 9 year old son loves this place. They make it easy to navigate the projects. I am so lucky to have this just 35 min of hill country drive away.
V S
3 months agoWhile we may have been both the oldest and only childless couple there- the museum was genuinely a blast. A number of the exhibits were intently interesting and thoughtful. Very well executed. Almost all of them being interactive was a ton of fun. Only bummer was seeing the axolotl in such a small tank. I hope it's not kept there 24/7
Dayna Lopez
2 weeks agoVery fun educational museum! Fun for the whole family, tickets for VR experience are included with admission! They also have a lot to do outside so make sure to allocate time for the park portions outside if you want to do everything! (The underwater drone and mindball exhibits were my favorite)
KaT Walk
11 months agoWonderful mission. Very nice exhibits. Super nice staff. I drove 6 hours to and from & it was totally worth it. From Houston, the drive was nice and so peaceful. I hope to be able to take my neices and nephews soon.