If you or your kids are big fans of Alice, the Mad Hatter, or the Queen of Hearts, you’ve got to make a point to stop by the Harry Ransom Center on the University of Texas Austin campus to check out the Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland exhibit centered around Lewis Carroll’s beloved book and the real Alice who inspired the story. This kid-friendly exhibit runs through Monday, July 6.
–> A Peek Inside the Exhibit – Review
We recently visited the exhibit and were thrilled to go down this impressive rabbit hole full of interesting facts about Lewis Carroll and to view such an amazing display of Alice-inspired art. When you begin, you’ll be introduced to little Alice Liddell and discover how the story of her adventures came to life through Carroll’s writing. You can follow the white rabbit and enter a room that displays hundreds of versions of Alice from around the world, from the 1800s through today.
On your visit, be sure to pick up a White Rabbit Trail card that you and the kids can stamp when you complete certain activities along your tour. There are plenty of hands-on stations throughout the exhibit to keep the kids entertained and active. Be sure to take a moment to enjoy a make-believe Mad Hatter tea party, try origami and tangrams, and pose for a photo with Alice under the cards. When you’ve completed your stamp card, you can turn it in at the front desk for a free Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland activity book.
There’s so much to see in this exhibit! Take a moment to check out the magic lantern and glass slides, listen to an Alice record, and check out all of the great selection of books available for you to browse. No matter if your interest is in history, art, children’s literature, or simply fun — you are sure to find something exciting for any age within this awesome, high-quality exhibit.
–> Exhibit Hours:
- Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Thursday hours extended until 7 p.m.
- Saturdays & Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. (note that on Family Day the museum opens at 10 a.m.)
- Daily public tours are offered at noon, Thursdays at 6 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
–> Admission:
Free! No tickets or reservations are required. Donations are welcome and support the Ransom Center’s exhibitions and public programs. For directions, a map, and parking information, click here.
–> Giveaway!
We have a really great prize package to give away to one lucky Do512 Family reader that includes:
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Kid T-Shirt
- Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland: Blu-Ray + DVD 60th Anniversary Edition
- Lewis Carroll Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass book
- Alice in Wonderland Finger Puppets including Alice, The Cheshire Cat, The Mad Hatter, and Queen of Hearts
- Alice Tote Bag
- Alice & Mad Hatter Journal
- Scone Mix & Harvey & Sons English Breakfast Tea
