I have ALWAYS wanted to visit, and this year, the trip happened! I teach music, so I wanted to see this museum so I could bring some pictures and experiences back to share with my students. **On a side note, if you've elementary aged children who like to read, might I suggest the series "Genius Files" by Dan Gutman. In one of the books, maybe book #2, one of the locations is this museum!
Anyway, it is a beautiful facility with friendly workers. My family saved money by actually signing up for a membership- nice to know, AND we received a shirt and cards that will allow us admission into other museums across the country. We're a family of 5, so if this is on YOUR list, this is something for you to think about.
The exhibits were great...but the set up creates A LOT of bottle neck opportunities- it was tough to flow through easily. Just like any museum, everyone wants to stop and see, but here...it seemed just a bit worse. It seemed that instead of flowing through, you'd flow to an end and have to return back through the crowd. Just my opinion.
Currently there is AN AWESOME pinball exhibit (a perk to purchasing a membership). I grew up playing pinball, but my kids had NO CLUE...oh, what fun it was to see them having fun! There is also a Garage Band exhibit where YOU can PLAY THE INSTRUMENTS! Very well done!
All in all, for the cost, it was a great time. I am not super into crowds, so I just wish there was a way to fix the flow.