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Children’s Museum Houston

Maker Crew CNC Carving

Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 – Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018

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Discover the power and precision of high-intensity tools! Learn how to use cut and engrave a design of your own in our exclusive Kids' Maker Crew event on July 28 and 29 in our Chevron-Houston Texans Maker Annex workspace.

In Level 1 you will paint, design, engrave and cut your own custom sign in whatever shape you want!

In Level 2 you will design and cut your own Spirograph game to help you draw all sorts of amazing shapes with your favorite writing utensils.

In Level 3 you will create your own Paddle Maze, a handheld game using gravity and a marble to solve a maze!

Please check the Workshop times for each Level below.  

Upon completion of this Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 workshops, interested participants will be invited to join our brand new Kid's Maker Crew - with exclusive workshop and tinkering opportunities.

Please note that preceding level(s) must be completed before moving on to next level. When available, only register for next level 2 and/or 3 if you have completed the previous level(s).

CNC CARVING MAKER CREW LEVEL 1, 2 & 3 WORKSHOP INFORMATION

  • Workshop Dates: Aug. 11 and 12
  • Workshop time: 
  • Location: Chevron-Houston Texans Maker Annex
  • Age requirements: Children 8 and up with accompanying adult (younger siblings will not be allowed in the workshop space.)
  • Fee: $5.00 (this is in addition to museum admission costs)
  • Workshop length:  90 minutes

**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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