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Children’s Museum Houston

Free Books By KPMG

Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 – Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017

05:00 PM – 08:00 PM
US/Central

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The Children's Museum of Houston has partnered up with KPMG's Family for Literacy 

(KFFL) campaign to donate 15,000 new books (#15books) to young readers in Houston throughout the summer.  KPMG's commitment to lifelong learning has dedicated their efforts on an initiative to do their part in Houston.  We hope you will join us!

Event time: 5-8 p.m.  - Free Admission 

Special Events:

  • Scavenger Hunt: Participate in a fun scavenger hunt throughout the Museum.
  • KPMG Giveaways: Receive free activity books and fun trinkets. ( while supplies last.) 
  • Book Giveaway: Add an exciting new book to your collection (while supplies last.) 

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

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:


  • Robot Lab: Tap into your creativity and create your own unique robot artwork by mixing and matching craft materials at Art Academy.
  • Inspired by Nature: Test your knowledge when you try to match inventions to their natural inspirations at EcoStation.
  • Shark Skimmer: Transform into Jaws when you craft your own hat with dorsal and caudal fins at EcoStation
  • Master Yoda Ears: Transform into Jedi Master Yoda when you create his famous ears at Junktion
  • Robot Rob Mask: Craft your very own robot mask at Junktion
  • "To Boldly Go”: Become part of the Star Trek Enterprise Crew when you design your own staff uniform at Junktion
  • Droid in Distress: Power up your droid through batteries before your opponent does at Math Cart.
  • Build-a-Bot: Create a robot figure by connecting various geometric shapes at Math Cart.
  • Mindstorms Obstacle Course: Engineer your own Lego EV3 Mindstorms to learn basic coding in the Maker Annex. Maker Annex: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

 

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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