Thursday, Sep. 8, 2016 – Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2016
On Sept. 15, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo climbed atop a church and encouraged people to fight for Mexico’s independence. This “cry” for liberty marks the anniversary of Mexico’s “Grito de Dolores” and it’s celebrated with music, fireworks and parades. Join the Children's Museum to commemorate our neighbor’s fight for freedom with a week packed with cultural celebrations!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
- Ballet Folklórico Las Américas: Take delight in this vibrant dance of Mexico. Event Time: Thur., Sep. 8 at 6:30 pm in Brown Auditorium.
- Fiestas Patrias: Join us to celebrate Mexico's fight for freedom during a Fiestas Patrias celebration! Event Time: Sat., Sep. 10
About the Programs & Activities
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
- Sand Art Landscapes: Create a colorful textured landscape of adobe houses using glue and colored sand at Alexander Art Academy.
- Insect Impressions: Come 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.
- Papel Picado Flag: Design your own independence flag using the Mexican folk-art form of Papel Picado at Junktion.
- Beat of the Balloon Drum: Create your very own drum to celebrate the independence of many Latin countries by following the rhythmic beat at Junktion.
- Mola: Panamanian Fold Art: Learn about traditional Panamanian folk art by making your very own Mola Design at Junktion.
- Colored Shadows: See how red, green, and blue cone cells function to cause you to perceive “colored shadows” at Science Station
- Kooky Kazoo: Use energy to produce sound from your homemade kazoo at Science Station!
- Popscicle Stick Chain Reaction: Watch in amazement as potential energy stored in our popsicle stick pattern, is converted to kinetic energy at Science Station!
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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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