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Children’s Museum Houston

BASF Kids’ Lab: Operation Filtration

Monday, Jul. 20, 2015

11:00 AM – 03:00 PM
US/Central

Ka-wow!  Superheroes will put their powers to the test as they experiment with mind-boggling science during the Summer of Epic Adventure – Forces Unite.

BASF Kids’ Lab, an award-winning global program which encourages children to discover the dynamic world of science and its wonders, will take place every Monday, now through August 10, at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Kids can explore chemistry through engaging experiments and demonstrations and learn how and why some of the world’s marvels work.

TODAY'S EVENT:
Operation Filtration:  Kids can turn dirty, inky water crystal clear as they put to use mechanical, microbial, and chemical filtration. Event Times: July 20 and Aug. 10 at 11 am, 12:30 and 2 pm in Tree Top.

About the Programs & Activities

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Chemistry is Bananas:  Kids can extract DNA from their favorite breakfast fruit – a banana!  Then, learn about the molecular structure of nucleic acids by doing so. Event Times: July 27 at 11 am, 12:30 and 2 pm in Tree Top.

Energy Loves Produce:  Kids can build a battery out of a super-sour lemon and test their knowledge of subatomic particles and electrons. Event Times:  Aug. 3 at 11 am, 12:30 and 2 pm in Tree Top.

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HOURS & ADMISSION

  • Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Thursday, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Sunday, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Closed Mondays. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Easter Sunday.  
  • General Admission: $17 per person and $16 for seniors 65 years and older. FREE for children under one and Museum Members. Free Hours: FREE FAMILY NIGHT: Thursdays 5 pm - 8 pm.

Directions & Parking

  • Paid Parking
  • Street Parking
  • Parking fees: 1 hour - $8, 2 hours - $9, 3+ hours - $10. Metered and street parking are available around the Children's Museum Houston.

Special Offers / Dining

The Children's Museum Houston's spacious eatery, Fresh Café, offers nutritious eats and treats for any time of day! Enjoy a healthy meal with savory salads, preservative-free sandwich bread and vegetarian options prepared daily – fresh off the grill!

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