Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 – Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020
10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
US/Central
Escape from reality and into a new world as we explore the power or literature with Phillips 66.
ABOUT THE EVENT
From books, to poems, menus and even clothes, words are everywhere! We're spreading the word of the importance of reading and showing our love for literacy. Stop by the Parent Resource Library to pick up one of our Reading List picks of the month and practice your literacy skills all around the Museum!
ART ACADEMY AND JUNKTION ACTIVITIES
The following activities are all day long, so stop by anytime to participate!
A Bad Case of Stripes
Become Camillia Cream without the drama as you use stripes to draw a colorful, 3-D hand that pops right off the page in Alexander Art Academy
Colorful Bookmarks
Never forget where you left off in the story you're reading when you design your own bookmark in Junktion
DIY Story Books
Don't wait for someone to write your story. Do it yourself with this mini book made by you in Junktion
Heart Glasses
See the world with your heart... glasses, that is, in Junktion
Learn more about Read Strong All Year Long sponsored by Phillips 66.
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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