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Children’s Museum Houston

How Does It Work WonderWeek

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 – Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016

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Tinkering, experimenting, nature, math – how does it all work?  Come tackle your curiosity and satisfy your sense of wonder at How Does It Work WonderWeek!

 

About the Programs & Activities

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES


  • Yarn Painting: Create a colorful work of art using yarn instead of paint at Alexander Art Academy. 
  • Exploring Monarch Butterflies: Build a monarch mobile that includes information about the wants and needs, parts of the body, and life cycle of this interesting insect at EcoStation.
  • Monarch Migration Mayhem: Explore the hazards and resources Monarch butterflies encounter on their long-distance journeys in this fun and active game from our friends at Texas Wildlife Association at EcoStation.
  • Amazing Architects: Race to build Houston and roll dice to assemble buildings and put them on a map. The one with the most buildings at the end wins at Math Cart.
  • Creative Construction: Using the snap cubes to make a design come to life at Math Cart.

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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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