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

 
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CUM YAH GULLAH

Release Date: Jan 3, 2012
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Spring 2012
Buried deep within the American tale lies the story of the Gullah. A vivid and fertile culture where the sounds of Michael Row the Boat Ashore flows through the salty air and clever little Br’er Rabbit taught the world brains are as good as might. The roots of these mysterious, pleasant pieces of folklore can be traced back in time to a place where traditions thrived, family flourished in a unique new setting and hardships transformed into ...
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BLACK HISTORY IS AMERICAN HISTORY

Release Date: Jan 3, 2012
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Spring 2012
Our history is rich and diverse and the American story would not be complete without the significant contributions of African-Americans. This week, the Children's Museum of Houston (CMH) will pay tribute to African Americans and how they have shaped and influenced our history and community.
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NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK

Release Date: Jan 3, 2012
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Spring 2012
Engineering offers the world imaginative and innovative solutions to any task at hand and National Engineering Week celebrates those independent minds and ideas. We’re preparing the next generation of talent through creative activities that will put any aspiring engineer to the test. National Engineers Week is Feb. 19 – 25, this year.
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MINI WONDERS

Release Date: Jan 3, 2012
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Spring 2012
Come prove big things do come in small packages! The Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH) welcomes the little ones to roam our halls freely and search for fun-filled activities during Mini Wonders Week, Feb. 9 – 15. Engage in a fun-filled week of problem-solving activities and idea-discovering at the exclusive Tot*Spot exhibit (for children 35 months and under) and throughout the Museum.
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BODIES IN BALANCE

Release Date: Jan 3, 2012
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Spring 2012
Life is a balance beam and without much thought, we learn to juggle while keeping our equilibrium. Fill your mind with the brilliance of balance as we celebrate the opening of our new exhibit, Balancing Act (Jan. 28 – May 20), which focuses on the physical nature of balance and how our body works to achieve it. Thrill your senses with mind-wobbling activities sure to keep you on the tip of your toes!
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BALANCING ACT EXHIBIT DEBUT

Release Date: Dec 7, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
Get into the act! Our body and brain work together to help us stay poised. Put your sense of equilibrium to the test in Balancing Act, a new hands-on and feet exhibit debuting Jan. 28 – May 20, 2012 at the Children’s Museum of Houston. From teetering toddlers to tight-rope walkers, balance is something we use in our everyday lives. Discover what keeps spinning tops spinning, gymnasts on track, and ice skaters on the edge!
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BUBBLE WRAP® BONANZA

Release Date: Dec 7, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
Get packing – and head over to the Children’s Museum of Houston to honor Bubble Wrap® Appreciation Day during the Bubble Wrap® Bonanza. Everyone’s favorite popping, pliable plastic is celebrated nationally the last Monday of January. Make pandemonium by popping, poking, and puncturing this famous packaging plastic. Pop bubble wrap to the musical beat or use it to create a crazy kaleidoscope.
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MLK DAY PEACE RALLY

Release Date: Dec 7, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed for us to live in a world where we would “not be judged by the color of [our] skin, but by the content of [our] character.” Take a trip to the Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH) to honor his acclaimed “I Have a Dream Speech” which rocked the nation during the Civil Rights Movement in 1963 and sparked his everlasting legacy.
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: RETRO TOYS UNWRAPPED

Release Date: Dec 7, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
Imagine a world without Nintendo DS or PSP! It did exist way back when your parents were young. Come on over and discover how far your imagination will take you as we’re bringing classic toys to the present, no batteries required.
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LUNAR NEW YEAR BASH

Release Date: Dec 7, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
A symbol of good fortune and sign of intense power, the Oriental Dragon is regarded as a divine beast. It is a creature of myth and legend and it is said to be a deliverer of good fortune and a master of authority. Snake your way over to the Children’s Museum of Houston as we celebrate the Year of the Dragon with ardent activities and fiery performances during our Lunar New Year celebration.
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NEW YEAR’S NOON BASH

Release Date: Nov 18, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
The Children’s Museum of Houston’s (CMH) 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 shimmering ball drop, just like they do in Times Square! Kids don’t have to stay up till midnight to celebrate! Welcome the New Year kid-style and stick around for our after party!
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SEASONS OF SHARING: KWANZAA

Release Date: Nov 18, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of the harvest," is a time of reaffirming African Americans of their ancestors and culture. It’s celebrated with seven nights of candle lighting representing Seven Guiding Principles: Unity, Self-Determination, Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity and Faith, to honor the values of ancient African cultures and inspire African Americans who are working for progress. Celebrate Kwanzaa as ...
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SEASONS OF SHARING: CHRISTMAS

Release Date: Nov 18, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
Merry Christmas from all of us at the Children's Museum of Houston! Celebrate Jesus Christ’s birth with activities sure to put the family in the holiday spirit! Celebrate Christmas as part of Seasons of Sharing, Houston’s only multicultural holiday exhibit spotlighting seven cultural celebrations, Nov. 12 – Jan. 8. The Museum’s gift shop, Fiddle Sticks Toys, will open for last minute shoppers until 3 p.m. on Dec. 24.
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SEASONS OF SHARING: HANUKKAH

Release Date: Nov 18, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
Hanukkah O Hanukkah, come light the menorah! Hanukkah celebrates the miracle Jewish people experienced after reclaiming the Temple of Jerusalem when a tiny amount of lamp oil lit up the Temple for eight days. This Festival of Lights is celebrated by lighting the Menorah for eight nights using the center candle (the shamash). It is a time of giving, prayer and togetherness. Our Hanukkah celebration is part of Seasons of Sharing, Houston’s only ...
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SEASONS OF SHARING: LAS POSADAS

Release Date: Nov 18, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
Las Posadas commemorates Mary and Joseph's journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of "posada" or refuge. During the nine-day holiday, Mexican villagers set out luminaries and form a procession through the streets in their honor ending with a nightly celebration! Celebrate Las Posadas as part of Seasons of Sharing, Houston’s only multicultural holiday exhibit for children spotlighting seven cultural celebrations, Nov. 12 – Jan. 8.
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UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS CAN BE FOUND INSIDE CMH

Release Date: Nov 18, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
One of the best toy stores in Houston can be found inside the Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH)! Fiddle Sticks Toys carries nostalgic treasures and one-of-a-kind finds. Choose from thousands of premium toys, plus deals under $10. There are top award-winning brands such as Melissa & Doug, Schylling, Folkmanis Puppets, Gund, Klutz and more. Plus, CMH Members save 20 percent on Nov. 17 – 20 and Dec. 1 – 4. CMH holiday gift cards and family ...
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CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING WITH SANTA

Release Date: Nov 18, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
Much like the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade where you see Santa at the end, the Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH) is excited to host its 6th annual Thanksgiving with Santa event where kids make their own floats, wear them, join the parade and meet Santa. Energize your holiday spirit with exhilarating activities and engage in our terrific Thanksgiving traditions! Don’t forget to bring your camera to snap pictures with the man in red before his ...
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SEASONS OF SHARING: CHRISTMAS IN NORWAY

Release Date: Nov 18, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
On the longest, darkest night of the winter season in Norway, St. Lucia wore a lighted crown to gather saffron buns—an “S” shaped baked goodies to deliver to all the farms, much like how Santa delivers presents here. Come check out how we’ve adopted some of Norway’s holiday traditions and made them our own as part of the Seasons of Sharing exhibit, Nov. 12 – Jan. 8. Seasons of Sharing celebrates holidays around the world
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SEASONS OF SHARING: DIWALI

Release Date: Nov 18, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
“Diwali,” the Indian Festival of Lights, illuminates the darkness of the New Year’s moon and strengthens our close friendships and knowledge. Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil. During Diwali, people wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends. Celebrate Diwali as part of the Seasons of Sharing exhibit, Nov. 12 – Jan. 8. Seasons of Sharing ...
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SEASONS OF SHARING: RAMADAN

Release Date: Nov 18, 2011
Author or Contact: Henry Yau
Category:  What's New?  Subcategory:  Fall 2011
Ramadan occurs on the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. The exact day depends on when the first crescent of the new moon is sighted. Traditional Ramadan includes fasting from dawn to dusk, prayer, and thinking of those who are less fortunate or do not have enough to eat. It’s a time to strengthen family and community ties and an opportunity to deepen one’s faith. Join us as we honor this ancient observance as part of our Seasons of Sharing ...
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