Thursday, May. 5, 2016 – Wednesday, May. 11, 2016
On May 5, 1862, Mexico defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla. Today, the date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Join the fiesta as the Children’s Museum of Houston celebrates this historic event through fun, hands-on activities and performances.
About the Programs & Activities
ONGOING ACTIVITIES:
- Ojo de Dios (God’s Eye): Weave an Ojo de Dios or God's eye at Junktion. The God's Eye is a traditional folk craft.
- Domino Trains: Put your mind to work with this traditional Mexican game of dominoes matching numbers strategically to build a long train at the ExxonMobil Math Cart.
- Toma Todo: Spin over to the ExxonMobil Math Cart for a traditional Mexican game of chance with a twist.
- Talavera Tiles: Paint a traditional Mexican tile using oil pastels and traditional Mexican shapes and colors at the Junktion.
- Mini Piñata: Construct your own piñata in celebration of Cinco de Mayo at Junktion!
- Amate Paintings: Create a painting in the style of traditional Mexican folk art at the Alexander Art Academy.
- Insect Impressions: Make an impression of an insect to take home with you at EcoStation!
- Lifecycle of a Grasshopper: Learn about the lifecycle of a grasshopper, the national arthropod of Mexico at EcoStation!
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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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