Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 – Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed for us to live in a world where we would “not be judged by the color of [our] skin, but by the content of [our] character.” Visit the Museum during our I Have a Dream WonderWeek, where Martin Luther King, Jr., is celebrated and remembered with special events and activities. Don’t forget about your own dreams!

Special Events:

• MLK Day: ​Join us as we honor civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr., with special performances, appearances and activities.
  • Beginning at noon in Brown Auditorium.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:

• Dream of a World: How would you change the world? Lend a helping hand with this MLK Day inspired art creation at Alexander Art Academy. 
• Reduce Reuse Recycle: Learn how to make the world a better place by learning important disposal lessons in a fun sorting game at EcoStation.
• Texas Endangered Species Postcard:  Help the environment by making an endangered postcard to share with friends and family at EcoStation.
• Cranberry Chemistry: Conduct acid/base reactions using cranberry juice in Science Station.
• Dream Clouds: Share your dreams of changing the world at Junktion.
• Peace Doves: Create a world symbol of peace at Junktion.
• Star Promise: Take the pledge to be kind and fair at Junktion.
• Egg Carton Shake Up: Be the first person to "shake" to 100 in Math Cart.
• The Olfactory Knows: Play a matching game with your nose and learn the physiology behind your sniffer in Power Science Lab.
• DNA Extraction: Extract and examine DNA found in strawberries at Power Science Lab.
• Testing for Reducing Sugars: Utilize Benedict's Solution as you test to see which substance contains the most reducing sugar in Power Science Lab.
• Starch Testing: Discover the role starch plays in your diet and test for its presence in different household items at Power Science Lab.
• Laser-Cut LED Paper Lanterns: Celebrate Lunar New Year as you laser-cut your own paper lanterns in Chevron-Houston Texans Maker Annex.
• Playground Architects: Be the architect behind your very own playground, then bring it to life in Inventor's Workshop.

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