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Children’s Museum Houston

The Element of Surprise WonderWeek

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 – Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020

10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
US/Central

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Focus on "Ah," the element of surprise as you dive into the periodic table and become a scientist for the week. Find out what makes each element unique in Matter Factory and explore how polymers form and interact in How Does It Work? while you experiment and investigate with us!

 

ART ACADEMY AND JUNKTION ACTIVITIES

The following activities are all day long, so stop by anytime to participate!


Spelling with Elements
Create a personalized print of your or a friend's name using symbols from the periodic table of elements at Alexander Art Academy in Kidtropolis

Aluminium Art
Make your carved art shine through this everyday element in Junktion

Decorative Pencils
Did you know pencils were originally made with lead, which can be poisonous? Design a unique and safer graphite pencil at Junktion

Gold Medal
Go for the gold like your favorite Olympian 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!

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