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Children’s Museum Houston

FIRE AND ICE WONDERWEEK

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 – Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019

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Join us for an icy hot week of fire-and-ice-inspired activities! Learn about fireflies, color theory and shapes during these fun-filled activities.  Get creative by designing ice crystals, hands of fire and more!

Event time: Jan. 24-30, 2019

**Activities, events and times subject to change.

WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?


  • Warm and Cool Colors: Learn color theory as you create a vibrant picture with warm and cool colors in Art Academy.
  • Catch a Firefly: Race against a friend to catch the most fireflies in this fun board game while learning how these fiery bugs get their light in EcoStation.
  • Trees through the Seasons: Build and color your own tree that rotates through the seasons in EcoStation.
  • Ice Crystals Crystals: Learn about mathematician Hypatia while creating 3D geometric crystals in Junktion.
  • Hand of Fire: Build a fire in the palm of your hand with this sensory activity in Junktion.
  • Wings of Fire and Ice: Use hot and cold hues to color wings and pick which is your favorite in Junktion.
  • Box It Up: Transform flat shapes into 3D objects in Math Cart.
  • Flexagons: Flex these shapes to reveal the hidden sides in Science Station.
  • The Olfactory Knows: Is that lavender or old socks? Use your nose to play this smelly matching game in Power Science Lab.  
  • Cabbage Chemistry: Test the pH levels of the foods using red cabbage juice and learn how they can support our digestive systems in Power Science Lab. 
  • DNA Extraction: Become a real-life detective by experimenting and extracting the DNA from strawberries in Power Science Lab.
  • Starch Testing: Learn how starch is used in our diets and test foods in Power Science Lab.
  • Laser-Cut LED Paper Lanterns: Light up the room by designing and creating your own lantern in Chevron Maker Annex.
  • Playground Architects: Design and build your own 3D playground in Inventor's Workshop.

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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