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Children’s Museum Houston

Seasons of Sharing WonderWeek

Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 – Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017

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Join us as we celebrate cultural holidays, practices and traditions from around the world during our Seasons of Sharing WonderWeek from Dec. 14 to 20. With more than 100 languages spoken throughout the Houston area, many cultures from around the globe call Houston home.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:

  • Mixed Media Greeting Cards: Put together a bright and festive holiday card to give to your friends or family at Alexander Art Academy.
  • Natural Ornaments: Deck the halls this holiday season with ornaments made from things found in nature at EcoStation.
  • Symbiotic Relationships Matching Game: Play a game of memory as you match animals that have a symbiotic relationship together at EcoStation.
  • Share the Scents: Pick a holiday scent, create a scent box, and learn about the ultimate nano receptor at Science Station.
  • 7 Principles of Kwanzaa Hat: Make a hat that displays the seven principles of Kwanzaa at Junktion.
  • Las Posadas Star Piñata: Celebrate Las Posadas by creating your own piñata at Junktion.
  • Scandinavian Woven Heart:  Craft your own Scandinavian woven heart basket at Junktion.
  • Dreidel Daze:  Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel. Play a traditional Hanukkah game to win all the "gold" coins at Math Cart. 
  • Zip Line Sleigh:  Engineer a mini version of Santa's sleigh and test it on a zip line at Chevron-Houston Texans Maker Annex.

 ***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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