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Children’s Museum Houston

Dose of Gross WonderWeek

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 – Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017

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Explore the chemistry behind the creepy and partake in spine-tingling and spirit-lifting activities during our Dose of Gross WonderWeek from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 2017.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:

  •  Fizzing Pumpkins: Come watch as we use crazy chemical reactions to create fizzling pumpkins at Alexander art Academy.
  •  Chemistry of Autumn Leaves: Discover why leaves change in the fall as you learn about the chemicals that give leaves their colors at EcoStation.
  • The Demise of the Halloween Pumpkin: Discover the chemistry behind why pumpkins decompose so quickly after you carve them at EcoStation.
  • Adopt-A-Monster: Have you always wanted a pet monster? Create your own spooky monster pal to chase away the ghosts and ghouls at Junktion.
  • Howling Monster Calls:  Answer the call of the wild and make your very own howling monster caller to summon your wolf pack at Junktion.
  • Zombie Brain Masks: The walking dead come alive when you make your very own zombie brain mask at Junktion.
  • Monster Symmetry: Create a  spook-tacular  Halloween image by using symmetry at Math Cart.
  • Belly-Ache Buffers!: Don't lose your lunch! Explore the chemistry of the stomach and the role antacids play in restoring pH after indigestion at Science Station.

 ***Activities, events, and times subject to change. 

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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