Lunar New Year

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Children’s Museum Houston

Lunar New Year

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 – Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017

The Children’s Museum of Houston will go cock-a-doodle-doo for this year’s Lunar New Year Bash celebrating the Year of the Rooster. Become immersed in Houston’s diverse Asian heritage with interactive activities, including making ancient Chinese scrolls, learning about moon phases, designing fire lanterns and more! Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 28.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Calligraphy Scrolls: Design a work of art and display it in the style of ancient Chinese hanging scrolls at Alexander Art Academy.
Lunar Viewfinder: Howl at the moon when you create your own moon viewfinder at EcoStation.
Wolf Survival: Find out how outside influences affect a wolf pack during a game of survival at EcoStation.
Dragon Fire Lanterns: Light up your Lunar New Year with a fire lantern at Junktion.
Origami Rooster: Celebrate the Year of the rooster when you create your own origami pet at Junktion.
Dragon Puppets: Create a fiery dragon puppet at Junktion.

***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!