Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 – Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017
Are you ready for the Solar Eclipse on August 21st? Join us for a short workshop to explore how a total solar eclipse occurs and learn safe and effective ways to view the eclipse. As a part of this workshop, you will construct your very own Solar Eclipse Pin-hole Viewer!
Available Workshop Sessions. (Limited to 12 children per session. )
- 10:30 a.m.
- 11:30am
- 12:30pm
- 2:30pm
- 3:30pm
- 4:30pm
WORKSHOP INFORMATION:
- Location: Inventors' Workshop
- Age requirements: Recommended ages 6 and up with accompanying adult
- Fee: $5.00 through advance online-only registration per child (this is in addition to museum admission costs)
- Workshop length: 45 minutes
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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