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Children’s Museum Houston

National Engineers Day

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 – Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020

10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
US/Central

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Celebrate the people who design, test and build the world around us.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Are you a creative thinker? Problem solver? Team player? Engineering might be for you! Explore the ins and outs of this essential profession in our society and discover a new found love for the world around you!

KIDS' HALL ACTIVITIES

Popsicle Stick Playground

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Take it back to the playground by creating classic structures, like see-saws, monkey bars and more with Chevron

Slingshot Car

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Design your own race car and send it flying with the help from a rubber band with Chevron

TexLug Creations

All Day

Marvel at magnificent LEGO creations designed by LEGO Masters.

POWERPLAY ALCOVE ACTIVITIES

Bridge Challenge

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

How strong does a bridge need to be to hold up car? See how engineers put structures to the test as you build your own with Chevron

INVENTOR'S WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES

Squishy Circuits

10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Build circuits using playful building material with UH Cullen College of Engineering students

Kid Da Vinci Workshop

All Day

Get inspired by the great historical inventor's "craziest" contraptions, including a 15th century flying machine resembling a helicopter

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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