Code Breakers WonderWeek

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Children’s Museum Houston

Code Breakers WonderWeek

Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 – Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016

In order to become a S.E.C.R.E.T. agent you have to put your code breaking skills to the test during our Code Breakers week at the Children's Museum of Houston. Think you have what it takes? Enlist today and help save the museum!

Special events:

Spider String Showdown: You along with 79 kids will have the opportunity to participate in the showdown from 11 am - 3 pm. Sign in on-site from 10 am - noon. (first-come, first serve for children 6 to 12 years old).
Pokémon Day: Gotta catch ‘em all! Become the fiercest Pokémon trainer on Pokémon Day during the Children’s Museum of Houston’s Top S.E.C.R.E.T.: S.O.S. (Summer of Spies)! Ash, Team Rocket (and perhaps a prominent Pokémon) will make a special appearance at the Museum. Event Time: Sat., Aug. 13, 10 am - 5 pm.

About the Programs & Activities

On-going Activities

Anaglyph Artistry: Turn an original drawing into a three-dimensional masterpiece, then use 3-D glasses to make it pop at Alexander Art Academy.
Genetic Code: Explore chemical coding as you create a model of DNA sequence from organisms such as trout, chimpanzee or butterfly at Ecostation.
Animal Communication: Spies communicate through words and codes that only they understand; play this game to learn how animals communicate in their own unique ways at Ecostation.
Code Breaker: Make your own code breaker circle to create secret messages at Junktion.
Tube Codes: Write out secret messages for your fellow spies to decode with only a strip of paper and a tube at Junktion.
Spy Disguise: Blend into your environment when you make a spy disguise at Junktion.

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!