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Children’s Museum Houston

Tanabata Festival

Friday, Jul. 7, 2017 – Friday, Jul. 7, 2017

10:00 AM – 03:00 PM
US/Central

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The Children’s Museum of Houston and the Consulate General of Japan at Houston invite you to celebrate the Make a Wish! “Tanabata 七夕” Japanese Star Festival. As legend is told in the Japanese culture, Vega and Altair are separated by the Milky Way.  They are allowed to meet only once a year on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month.  This reunion marks the celebration of Tanabata (meaning the evening of the 7th).

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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