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Children’s Museum Houston

Therapy Unicorns

Saturday, Jun. 30, 2018 – Saturday, Jun. 30, 2018

10:00 AM – 01:00 PM
US/Central

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Something magical is stomping into the Children's Museum of Houston! Chill out and experience connection, communication, play and a budding sense of confidence during an encounter with therapy unicorns from our friends at Paloma Trails!

Event Time: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Courtyard

Special Events:

  • License to Chill: Even superheroes need time to "chillax." Settle down and learn how to stay cool and work under pressure!
    • Event Time: All day at the Museum
  • Brain on Art: Be a part of ground-breaking research as you create art while wearing non-invasive brain-sensing technology!

WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?

  • Dazzling Display: Light up your creativity as you make firework paint in Alexander Art Academy.
  • Endoskeletons and Exoskeletons: Sort animals based on whether they have skeletons on the outside or inside in EcoStation.
  • I Spy Nature Journals: Record your surprising discoveries in nature at EcoStation.
  • Lady Liberty's Crown: Celebrate Fourth of July in style with your very own crown at Junktion.
  • American Freedom Mask: Before saving the world, stop by and create your own mask that emulates Captain America in Junktion!
  • Soaring to New Heights: Fly into space with a catapult airplane at Junktion.
  • Stella Art: Use protractors to recreate art similar to that of Frank Stella's Protractor series at Math Cart.
  • Tumor Paint: Learn how scientists are innovating surgical removal of cancerous cells using venom of the Death Stalker Scorpion in Science Station.
  • Iron in Cereal: See how much iron you're getting in your favorite cereal brand and learn it's important role in the human body in Power Science Lab!
  • Amazing Instruments: Design and build your own instrument as you learn the basics of acoustics at Inventor's Workshop.
  • Light-Up Superhero Masks: Embrace your inner superhero and design your own LED light-up mask in the 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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