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Children’s Museum Houston

KIDMAKERS EXPO

Friday, Aug. 7, 2015

02:00 PM
US/Central

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Kids can outsmart Dr. Boredom in a final showdown to save summer fun during the Summer of Epic Adventure – Forces Unite! 

The Museum is partnering with the Smithsonian Latino Center’s ¡Descubra! Kids can meet the Science Expert to captivate the inquisitive minds and fuel their determination to discover using STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).

About the Programs & Activities

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Chevron Maker Annex Kid Creations:  Meet kid inventors of the future as they showcase their inventions.

  • ¡Descubra! Meet the Science Expert:
  • Wearable Technology and Robotics: Latino scientists and innovators will demonstrate tech trends.
  • Create-It: Engage in a maker project of your own at Smithsonian Latino Center’s interactive station.
  • Meet the Science Expert: Hang out with STEM pros representing Latino-specific STEM organizations.
    • Dr. Jose “Pepe” Contreras-Vidal:  A professor in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Houston.  He will examine your brain activity and discuss how he harnesses that activity to develop robotics.
    • Javier Fadul:  Has presented at TEDxHouston and SxSW on the possible futures of innovation and the accelerating returns of technologies that change the world.  He will discuss the future of wearable technology.

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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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