Thursday, Jun. 23, 2016 – Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2016
Change your appearance to fly under the radar and hide in plain sight at the Children’s Museum of Houston.
Special Events:
- Don't miss Superman’s™ birthday! The Man of Steel will “fly in” for a supersized bash at the Children’s Museum of Houston. He's getting a birthday bash complete with “Happy Birthday” singing and more! Event time: Sat., June 25 , 2- 5 pm., in Alcove.
- Mister Bradley's Musical Jam will perform an interactive, high- energy, fun music show for the whole family! Event time: Thurs., June 30, 6:30 pm in Brown Auditorium.
About the Programs & Activities
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
- Guess Who: Disguise your name as an abstract work of art featuring positive and negative space at the Alexander Art Academy.
- Animal Camouflage: See if you can spot camouflaged creatures disguising themselves in their natural environments at Ecostation!
- I Spy Nature Journals: Make a nature journal and use it to record your suprising discoveries in nature at Ecostation!
- Marigold Messages: Learn to disguise secret messages using acid/base chemistry at Science Station.
- Frixion Pen Chemistry: Explore three methods of thermal transfer affect the Pilot Frixion Pen at Science Station.
- Magnifying Glasses and Sunglasses: Blend into your enviroment when you make a spy disguise at Junktion.
- Spy Disguise: Make a bow tie, wig and a hat to blend into your environment when you make a spy disguise at Junktion.
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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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