Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 – Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017
The Children's Museum is curious for chemistry! Have phun and learn a ton during a weeklong celebration of science that will leave you oozing for more!
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:
- Colorful Chemistry Creations: Create an original piece of art using watercolors made from cabbage juice at Alexander Art Academy.
- Animal Tapestries: Weave colorful animal pictures on a loom at EcoStation.
- Natural vs. Synthetic: Examine fabrics under a microscope at EcoStation.
- Cardboard Carbon Atom: Learn about the structure of an atom when you make your own out of cardboard at Junktion.
- Longest Polymer Paper Chain: Make a polymer paper chain at Junktion.
- Man in the Yellow Hat, Hat: Become the famous Man in the yellow hat when you create your own at Junktion.
- Cotton Ball Estimation: Discover how many cotton balls are in a container at ExxonMobil Math Cart.
***Activities, events and times subject to change.
HOURS & ADMISSION
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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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