Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 – Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018
Calling all fiercest Pokémon trainers! Celebrate Pikachu’s birthday and get energized while you hang out with Pikachu. Don’t forget your camera! Gotta catch ‘em all!
Special Events:
- Pikachu Meet-and-Greet: Get supercharged when you meet not one, but two birthday Pokémon.
- Event time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the Museum.
- Pokémon Trading Card Workshop: Artist Christian Navarrete will show you how to generate Pokémon trading card illustrations in a 30 minute workshop. Recommended for ages 5+.
- Event time: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. in Alexander Art Academy. (Onsite sign up begins at 10:30 a.m.)
***Activities, events, and times subject to change.
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:
- Create a Planet: Design and name your own planet to add fun to the galaxy at Art Academy.
- Back In A Flash: Be as fast as the Flash with your very own mask at Junktion.
- Pyramid Hologram Projector: Project holographic images of your favorite superheroes by creating pyramid projectors at Science Station.
- Makey Rock Band: Use Experiment with different electrical components as you try to build working circuits at Inventors Workshop.
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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