Saturday, Sep. 14, 2019 – Saturday, Sep. 14, 2019
10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
US/Central
Revel in the majesty of the moon and the joys of the harvest as we celebrate the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival. Explore Vietnamese and Asian culture! Don't forget to bring your camera!
Event time: Sept. 14, 2019* from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*This is an Early Bird Member Hour day.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
- Vietnamese Storytime and Language Lesson: Listen to traditional Vietnamese folktales and take a mini-language lesson!
- Event time: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Parent Resource Library
- Dragon Dancers: Watch the Khai Tri Academy express joy and happiness through a dragon dance performance.
- Event time: 9:30 a.m. (Members) and 11:30 a.m. in Kids' Hall Alcove
- DIY Áo dài Workshop and Fashion Show: Learn about the traditional Vietnamese outfit, the Áo Dài, and make your own to show off in a fashion show.
- Event time: Workshop from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; fashion show from 1:45 to 2 p.m. in Brown Auditorium
- Lantern Making: Design your own lantern to celebrate mid-autumn!
- Event time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kids' Hall Alcove
- Face Painting: Get your Mid-Autumn Festival face on.
- Event time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kids' Hall Alcove
- Lantern Parade: Show off your lantern in a traditional parade with your friends and family.
- Event time: 2:30 p.m. in Kids' Hall Alcove
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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