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Press Releases - News for The Children's Museum of Houston

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LAS POSADAS WONDERWEEK
Release Date: 5-Nov-09 Author or Contact:
Children's Museum of Houston celebrates Mexican tradition with ballet folklórico, free books and festive activities December 3 � 9 Sponsored by MASECA WHAT: Las Posadas is a Mexican tradition surrounding the Christmas story of Mary and Joseph in search of refuge (or �posada�) in Bethlehem. Come to the Children's Museum of Houston to learn more about this celebration filled with exciting activities about Mexico�s culture, ...
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HANUKKAH WONDERWEEK
Release Date: 5-Nov-09 Author or Contact:
HANUKKAH WONDERWEEK Children's Museum of Houston Celebrates Jewish Festival of Lights December 10 - 16 WHAT: Hanukkah is the Jewish holiday which celebrates the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem. It is a time of giving, prayer, and togetherness. Come and celebrate the eight days of Hanukkah with traditional holiday games and activities. Our Hanukkah celebration is part of Seasons of Sharing, Houston�s only ...
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THANKSGIVING AT CMH
Release Date: 5-Nov-09 Author or Contact:
celebrate THANKSGIVING WITH SANTA Children�s Museum of Houston celebrates Thanksgiving with float making and energetic holiday parade! Friday, Nov. 27 WHAT: Give thanks for what you have, and share joyful moments with your family and friends during our invigorating Thanksgiving celebration. Energize your holiday spirit with exhilarating activities that�ll engage you in terrific Thanksgiving traditions! Plus, don�t miss your ...
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CHRISTMAS IN NORWAY WONDERWEEK
Release Date: 5-Nov-09 Author or Contact:
CHRISTMAS IN NORWAY WONDERWEEK Check out how Christmas differ around the world November 27 � December 2 WHAT: Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like in other countries? Check out how we�ve adopted some of Norway�s holiday traditions and made them our own by making delightful decorations. Our Christmas in Norway celebration forms part of Seasons of Sharing, Houston�s only multicultural holiday exhibit for children ...
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CHRISTMAS WONDERWEEK
Release Date: 5-Nov-09 Author or Contact:
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Children's Museum of Houston celebrates the most wonderful time of the year December 17 � 24 Open Monday, December 21 Open till 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve WHAT: Merry Christmas from all of us at the Children's Museum of Houston! We�re celebrating this year with tons of fun activities sure to put the whole family in the holiday spirit! The Museum will be open all day on Monday, Dec. 21 and until 3 p.m. on ...
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RAMADAN WONDERWEEK
Release Date: 5-Nov-09 Author or Contact:
Children�s Museum of Houston celebrates Muslim observance with vibrant activities! November 12 - 18 WHAT: Ramadan is a major religious observance for all members of the Islamic faith. During this month-long celebration, Muslims practice a variety of activities aimed at increasing generosity and togetherness. Come down to the museum to learn more about Ramadan and how your Muslim friends celebrate it! Our Ramadan celebration ...
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DIWALI WONDERWEEK
Release Date: 5-Nov-09 Author or Contact:
DIWALI CELEBRATION Children's Museum of Houston brings the traditional Festival of Lights from India to Houston! November 19 - 22 WHAT: CMH is celebrating a unique holiday with roots in India and Nepal. Diwali means an �Array of Lamps,� which is why it�s often called a �festival of lights!� Come celebrate this exuberant holiday by creating colorful decorations to welcome visitors to your home. Our Diwali celebration ...
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SEASONS OF SHARING
Release Date: 5-Nov-09 Author or Contact:
SEASONS GREETINGS! Discover an interactive world of cultural and religious celebrations from around the world at CMH�s Seasons of Sharing exhibit Debuts Nov. 14 at the Children's Museum of Houston Sponsored by Marathon Oil Corporation HOUSTON (Oct. 5, 2009)�The Children's Museum of Houston is bursting with excitement over Seasons of Sharing, a holiday exhibit opening Nov. 14, 2009 to Jan. 10, 2010. Learn about seven holidays from ...
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KWANZAA WONDERWEEK
Release Date: 5-Nov-09 Author or Contact:
KWANZAA CELEBRATION Children's Museum of Houston celebrates African American holiday with live drumming and festive activities December 26 - 30 WHAT: Happy Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa is a time for reaffirming African American people of their ancestors and culture. It�s celebrated with seven nights of candle lighting representing its Seven Guiding Principles: Unity, Self-Determination, Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, ...
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NEW YEARS NOON
Release Date: 5-Nov-09 Author or Contact:
NEW YEAR�S NOON BASH Texas Brass Band to highlight Children's Museum of Houston New Year�s Eve celebration! December 31 WHAT: New Year�s Noon is the city�s longest-running New Year�s Eve celebration just for kids! This end-of-year bash rings the New Year at the stroke of noon with a parade and drop of a vibrant ball, just like they do in Times Square, but kids won�t have to stay up till midnight! ...
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TAKE A CHANCE WONDERWEEK
Release Date: 5-Nov-09 Author or Contact:
Roll the dice to see what fun activity you should try first! November 5 - 11 WHAT: Ever wondered how some people predict the weather or the stock market? They use their knowledge of chance and probability! This WonderWeek can teach you all about probability and odds. What are the odds that you�ll have a great time during this WonderWeek? 100 percent! ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: v Pass or Roll: Roll the dice to collect the most chips in ...
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12 WAYS TO SAVE AT CMH FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Release Date: 15-Oct-09 Author or Contact: Henry Yau Category: What's New? Subcategory: Fall 2009
The Children's Museum of Houston (CMH) wants you to get a head start on your holiday shopping. We�ve come up with 12 incredible ways for you to get more bang for your buck.
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HALLOWEEN COSTUME PHOTO CONTEST
Release Date: 2-Oct-09 Author or Contact: Henry Yau Category: What's New? Subcategory: Fall 2009
Do you have the spookiest or silliest costume this year? We want to see it! The Children's Museum of Houston (CMH) kicks off its online Halloween Costume Photo contest. We�re picking a winner every Monday in October and posting the winning photo on our Halloween webpage.
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FUNDREDS TO BANK AT CMH
Release Date: 1-Oct-09 Author or Contact: Henry Yau Category: What's New? Subcategory: Fall 2009
The Children's Museum of Houston is about to receive an enormous amount of money� all made by local area kids!FUNDRED is a nationwide project working to support a solution to cleaning the lead-contaminated soil in New Orleans. The project, designed by world renowned, Houston-born artist, Mel Chin, asks visitors to draw original, hand-drawn interpretations of $100 bills.
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HAVE A BALL GALA
Release Date: 14-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Henry Yau Category: What's New? Subcategory: Fall 2009
Prepare yourself for an energetic evening with bubbly beats during the Children's Museum of Houston �Have A Ball� 2009 Gala at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 3. The newly expanded and award-winning Museum will be transformed into a lively ball of fun for a night of excitement. Experience firsthand the groundbreaking exhibits that have brought joy and learning to nearly 40,000 children and their families- just since the new building opened last ...
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MCDONALD'S HALLOWEEN MANSION KICKS OFF
Release Date: 14-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Magic and mystery take over the Children's Museum of Houston as it morphs into the McDonald�s� Halloween Mansion for two spine-tingling weeks, Oct. 20 through 31! Families will have a ghastly good time trick-or-treating, experimenting with Martin goo, or making monster mosaics, among other thrilling activities. The all-new, twice as BIG Mansion will take kids on a spooky journey as they wander through the Museum�s howlific hallways in search ...
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MCDONALD'S HALLOWEEN MANSION OPENS OCT. 20
Release Date: 14-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Henry Yau Category: What's New? Subcategory: Fall 2009
Magic and mystery take over the Children's Museum of Houston as it morphs into the McDonald�s� Halloween Mansion for two spine-tingling weeks. The all-new, twice as BIG Mansion will take kids on a spooky journey as they wander through the Museum�s howlific hallways in search of goodies and trinkets. The exhibits will be converted into their own Halloween theme complete with ooey gooey experiments and hair raising activities.
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EARTH SCIENCE WONDERWEEK
Release Date: 14-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Henry Yau Category: What's New? Subcategory: Fall 2009
Become a master geologist for a day as the Children's Museum of Houston celebrates Earth Science WonderWeek. Geology is the study of the landscape of our planet and how it has been formed over time. This is your chance to look at some fascinating rocks, see different landforms on a map and everything else that makes our planet�s surface unique.
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MCDONALD'S MONSTER MASH BASH
Release Date: 14-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Henry Yau Category: What's New? Subcategory: Fall 2009
Howl at the moon while you bask in the McDonald�s� Monster Mash Bash�Houston�s ultimate Halloween party for kids taking place inside the all-new, twice as BIG McDonald�s� Halloween Mansion. Come dressed in costume and groove to the beat of the fang-tastic sounds of DJ Lurch. Go late trick-or-treating inside the Museum�s spine-tingling hallways as we are open until 8 p.m. Don�t forget the Museum is a safe place to trick-or-treat!
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CMH WINS PARENTS' PICKS BEST MUSEUM IN HOUSTON AWARD
Release Date: 14-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Henry Yau Category: What's New? Subcategory: Fall 2009
The Children's Museum of Houston (CMH) is a winner amongst local parents. CMH was voted �Best Museum in Houston� by Nickelodeon�s Parents� Picks Awards 2009. In this nationwide contest, Nickelodeon asked parents to vote in different categories for their favorite local businesses.
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