Pop-Up Activity: Ice Ages

July 8, 2025

Brazos Trail Region
2400 Trinity Street Austin, TX 78712 (512) 471-1604
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July 8, 15, 22 & 29

Cool off this July with a series of pop-up activities all about the Ice Ages—plus enjoy the museum’s excellent air conditioning while you’re at it!

Discover what life was like during the Ice Ages through hands-on experiences and family-friendly activities:

Story Time | 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.

Settle in for a story about different Ice Age creatures and imagine what summertime was like during the Pleistocene.

Fossil Exploration | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Meet a paleontologist and get up close with Ice Age fossils—including mammoth and mastodon specimens.

Ice Age Art Studio | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Take a cue from Ice Age artists and draw your own version of ancient animals using provided materials.

Plus, take 10% off Ice Age-themed merchandise in the Museum Store. Activities take place in the museum’s new hands-on Discovery Center on Tuesday, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 and are included with admission. Great for families and curious visitors of all ages!

Pop-Up Activity: Ice Ages

2400 Trinity Street Austin, TX 78712

Admission

$10 general admission, $6 discounted admission, age 65+ or 0-4 free