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Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:34:08 GMT

Sunday, February 5

All Day Activities (Noon - 6 p.m.)

Tot*Spot: Family Love!

Power Science Lab: Great Gobs of Fat & Gross Out! Clogged Arteries

EcoStation: Texas Travels

Alexander Art Academy: Body Tracing

Junktion: Bodies in Balance

ExxonMobil Math Cart: Math in Balance

Science Station: Test Your Balance

Special Events

Inventors' Workshop: Cardboard Automata: Why do I need wheels?

12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

SEUSS-ICAL CELEBRATION

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:02:00 GMT

We're teaming up with The Lorax to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with weeklong fun! March 1 – 9 Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel spent a lifetime dedicated to the pursuit of learning through imagination. You're invited to celebrate the life and times of the literary genius who taught the world “the more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn the more places you’ll go.” One of Dr. Seuss’ most beloved characters, The Lorax, will be on hand to share in the celebration! His birthday falls on March 2. SPECIAL EVENTS: • The Lorax: “I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.” The Lorax will be stopping by to help you discover the wondrous works of Dr. Seuss. Event Times: Thursday, March 1, 5-7 p.m.; Friday, March 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: • The Cat in the Hat: Jump in and learn all about number patterns while creating your very own Cat in the Hat top hat...

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Houston Activities at the Museum

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:50:38 GMT

Boy & Girl Scouts in Houston can earn requirements when they visit the Children's Museum of Houston! Brownies click here Junior Girl Scouts click here Girl Scout Overnight Friday April 20, 2012 Girl Scout Final Registration Form Cub Scout Overnight Friday, February 24, 2012 Cub Scout Final Registration Form Overnights Include: Late Night Snack Continental Breakfast Unlimited access to state-of-the art interactive exhibits Activities that help meet badge requirements for Girl Scouts and Pin and Loop requirements for Cub Scouts Cost: $50 per Scout $25 per Chaperones **For every four Scouts attending from the same Troop or Pack, ONE chaperone attends for free!** Interested in participating in our Scouts' Overnights? To make reservations or to be added to the Scouts e-mail list please contact Lydia Dungus at 713.535.7238 or via e-mail at: ldungus@cmhouston.org FAQ: What can I expect at the Scout Overnight? We offer Math and Science activities for Cub Scouts...

Spring Break Family Activities at Children's Museum of Houston

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:31:43 GMT

DESTINATION CELEBRATION 2012 Cruise into Spring Break with a voyage like no other! March 10-18, 2012 There’s a destination right around the corner that celebrates YOU! The Children's Museum of Houston is the ultimate family destination where there’s something new to do and celebrate every day of Spring Break. Get away and soak in the sun and fun during Destination Celebration—our action-packed Spring Break week! Embark on a daily adventure that’s filled with thrills and fun including hands-on activities like Game-Show Madness, MindFest™ Mayhem and much more. Daily spotlight performances will keep the festivities going. Set sail on a voyage of discovery where your daily itinerary is filled to the brim with exciting, non-stop fun! Reach sky high on a bungee trampoline. Get in on the act with exciting, live performances and interactive shows. Hit the jackpot playing in our Game Show Madness and Boardwalk Bonanza. And become a super-star at Party...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:27:04 GMT

DO YOU HAVE TO BE A MEMBER IN ORDER TO BOOK? Yes, being able to book a birthday party here is one of the benefits of being a Children's Museum of Houston member. Become a member today! HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? The cost of a Simply Wonderful Birthday Celebration is $300.00. Members pay $50.00 (non-refundable) to secure their party date and their final payment of $250.00 is due 10 days before their party. (When planning your party please note that the maximum capacity in each room is 40). The cost of the Anything I Want to Be Birthday Celebration is $450.00. Members pay $50.00 (non-refundable) to secure their party date and their final payment of $400.00 is due 10 days before their party. (When planning your party please note that the maximum capacity in each room is 40). In order to get the day that you want please call 4-5 months in advance. Payment can be made via credit card over the phone (713-535-7212) or in person at our Box Office. Box Office accepts credit, cash and check...

Professional Development Workshops for Educators

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:20:33 GMT

Workshops are on Second Saturdays of the month from 9 am-12 pm (dates below) Fee is $25 Connect your classroom to the Museum by spending three hours with us on the second Saturday morning of each month. Our professional development workshops empower educators with teaching tools they can incorporate into their curriculum. Jan. 14, 2012 Developing Inventive Minds (3rd-5th Grade Teachers) Invention Convention is a place where visitors become inventors as they design, test, observe and redesign rockets, cars, flying machines and more! In this hands-on workshop, CMH Educators will share how you can take some of what’s in the exhibit back to your classroom. Learn how to develop your students’ innate inventive talents and prepare them to enter the Young Inventors Showcase! Aligned with Science TEKS related to Science Investigation and Reasoning, Matter and Energy and Force, Motion and Energy, this workshop is full of simple ideas that will build critical thinking,...

**new video home page

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:02:43 GMT

Head to Kidtropolis, USA, where you can be anything you want to be this Spring Break!

Educator Membership Levels

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:40:36 GMT

The Children's Museum loves educators and want to be a resource for educators and administrators throughout the region. The ALL-NEW Educator Memberships give educators opportunities to connect their classrooms to the Museum through professional development events and other educator-focused benefits. Join Today! Choose a Membership level below and become a Children's Museum of Houston Member today! Children's Museum of Houston Educator Membership Options Educator Educator+ $75 $95 Educator + 2 Guests Educator + 5 Guests Unlimited free admission Host a Birthday Party Members' Express Line Subscription to quarterly Fun Guide Annual Halloween and Holiday Events Early Bird...

Careers

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:24:50 GMT

Want to join our team? Looking to help kids every day and work in an exciting environment? Then the Children's Museum of Houston is for you! Below is a list of positions that are currently open. Be sure to check back frequently to view new opportunities. To apply for a position, you may do any of the following: Submit your resume with salary requirements to HR@cmhouston.org Fax your resume or application to 713-525-3624 Apply in person at 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004 (employment applications are available on-site at the Information Booth or below) Click here for a downloadable PDF employment questionnaire. Click here for a downloadable PDF employment application. PART TIME Discovery Guides Outgoing, energetic individuals needed to work with children and ensure a fun, positive and educational visitor experience. As a nation-wide leader in child-centered learning, we are looking for the best and brightest to represent the Museum as Discovery Guides. A good sense of humor is a...

Get Moving at our Rock the Block Spring Break party!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:37:49 GMT

Party all week long at Children's Museum of Houston while being physically active and having tons of fun! Each day will be bursting with children's entertainment including music from DJ Zin, confetti cannons, "street" performances, face painting and hands-on activities. And, the Spring Break party doesn't stop there; daily spotlight performances will keep the festivities going. Rub elbows with Chloe Dao in our Project Fashionista, and meet former NFL players who know what it takes to stay physically fit. Plus, so much more...

Thursday, March 17, 2012

Project Fashionista: 11 a.m.—1 p.m.
DJ Zin: 1—3 p.m.
Shi Xing Hao Shaolin Kung Fu Academy: 3—4 p.m.
Read more about Shi Xing Hao Shaolin Kung Fu!

Friday, March 18, 2012

Project Fashionista: 11 a.m.—1 p.m.
DJ Zin: 1—3 p.m.
Shi Xing Hao Shaolin Kung Fu Academy: 3—4 p.m.
Read more about Shi Xing Hao Shaolin Kung Fu!

Gala and Fundraising Events

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:50:28 GMT

2011 Gala to be held October 15, 2011 Please join chairs Kathy and George Britton and Katherine and and Paul Murphy at the Corinthian on October 15th as we bring the elegance and modern style of East Asia to Houston for this year’s Children’s Museum of Houston gala, fantASIA! We are thrilled to chair this event, and we hope you will be among the Museum’s first supporters as we raise funds necessary to fulfill the Museum’s mission of transforming communities through innovative, child-centered learning. For over 20 years, this important event has made it possible for the Museum to provide the best in educational programs and exhibits to hundreds of thousands of Houston’s children. This past year, the Museum welcomed 800,000 on-site visitors and impacted 251,000 children and parents through outreach programming. The Museum provides a way to prepare children for success in school and to instill in them the confidence of lifelong learners. With your...

Contact Us

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:48:48 GMT

Development Department For further information about giving to the Museum, Corporate Sponsorships, Gala or Fundraising Events or to simply learn more about the Children's Museum of Houston contact the Development Department at: For information regarding gifts, contributions, sponsorships or planned giving contact: Melissa Garlington, CFRE Director of Development 713-535-7218 mgarlington@cmhouston.org For information regarding major gifts, corporate sponsorships or donor communications contact: Julie Oates Associate Director of Development 713-535-7216 joates@cmhouston.org For information regarding gala, fundraising events, to purchase tables or seats for events or contribute an auction item contact: Allison White Development Manager for Fundraising Events 713-535-7269 awhite@cmhouston.org For information regarding acknowledgments or how to make an on-line gift contact: Loren Lowry Development Associate ...

Mobile - Weekly Events Spanish

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:27:17 GMT

Lunes, Enero 30 MUSEO CERRADO Martes, Enero 31 Matemática con empaque e burbuja Carrito de matemática ExxonMobil 2 – 6pm Miércoles, Febrero 1 Sellos de empaque de burbujas Academia de arte Alexander 10am – 6pm Jueves, Febrero 2 Cuerpos en equilibrio Cruce 10am - 8pm Viernes, Febrero 3 Pon a prueba tu equilibrio Estación de ciencia 10am - 6pm Sábado, Febrero 4 Cuadra tus calorías Laboratorio de poder científico 10am - 6pm Domingo, Febrero 5 DOMINGO GRATIS DE TARGET Recalcando al cuerpo Academia de arte Alexander Mediodía - 6pm Lunes, Febrero 6 MUSEO CERRADO

Cum Yah Gullah

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:39:12 GMT

Revisit a piece of American culture through its retelling of the story of the Gullah Inspiring Songs. Candid Folktales. African Heritage Preserved. Exhibit debuts February 25 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 strengths of community. Gullah is a West African culture that survived the hardships of slavery and remained almost unscathed until the 1950’s when the Sea Islands were connected to mainstream America through bridges. Now, the Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH) is reviving the arts and practices of the Gullah people in a reinvented, powerful new exhibit,...

Gift Memberships Keep Giving Year Round

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:41:33 GMT

Give a gift membership to the place that is A Playground for Your Mind! Family gift memberships make a great gift that the whole family can enjoy year round. This great kids gift idea can be a birthday gift, holiday gift, or an anytime gift.

You can now purchase Gift Memberships online or you can donate a membership to an underserved family selected by the Museum!

What benefits does a family gift membership have?
For $75.00 a family membership gives FREE Admission for up to 3 individuals ages 1 and older living in the same household that includes at least 1 named adult. Learn more about other membership levels at The Children’s Museum of Houston.

All members get:

Unlimited FREE admission for designated number of people per visit for one full year
Members' Express line during busy hours
Invitations to Members-Only Halloween and Holiday Parties
Opportunity to host a Birthday Party at the museum
Subscription to the Museum's quarterly Fun Guide

Membership Levels

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:38:59 GMT

A membership to the Children's Museum of Houston enables you to offer your family unlimited hands-on, minds-on fun for an entire year! Membership at the Children's Museum of Houston offers families a way to experience the museum all year long. Join Today! Choose a Membership below and become a Children's Museum of Houston Member today! Children's Museum Membership Options Family Family+ Explorer Discover Inventor $75 $95 $150 $500 $1,000 3 people 6 people 8 people 8 people 8 people Unlimited free admission Host a Birthday Party Members' Express Line Free Subscription to the Quarterly Fun Guide Annual Halloween and Holiday Events Early Bird Member Hour - 2nd Saturday of each Month Discounted Parking Exclusive Holiday Parties Free ASTC Admission 10% Discount in Fiddle Sticks Gifts 8 Guest Tickets $2 Discount on extra guests 2 Complimentary guests per visit Recognition...

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:37:26 GMT

Member Benefits

Year Long Benefits for All Members:

Unlimited FREE admission for designated number of people per visit for one full year
Members' Express line during busy hours
Invitations to Members-Only Halloween and Holiday Parties
Opportunity to host a Child's Birthday Party at the museum
Subscription to the Museum's quarterly Fun Guide

Family: $75

FREE Admission for up to 3 individuals ages 1 and older living in the same household that includes at least 1 named adult (named adult must be present).

Family Plus: $95

Free Admission for up to 6 individuals living in the same household ages 1 and up (can include up to 3 named adults living in the same household and at least one named adult must be present at the time of admission).

Complete list of Membership Levels

Contact Anna Nguyen at (713) 535-7265 to become a Children's Museum of Houston member today!

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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:35:52 GMT

Memberships Make Great Gifts

Does Your Employer Match Donations

Did you know that you may be able to double your Membership gift to the Museum? Many companies will match your donation.

Contact your Human Resources Department to ask about their gift matching program. Subscription to the Museum's quarterly Fun Guide!

Purchase/Donate a Gift Membership

Summer Group Visits for Houston Kids

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:30:11 GMT

We’ll get you rave reviews on your Houston Summer Camp or kids group next visit! With 90,000 square feet of action and fun, we’re packed with one-of-a-kind exhibits ideal for kids 5 to 12. Plan on spending at least 3 hours for a typical visit – some stay all day! We’ll save you money on Houston Summer Activities! For groups of 15 or more kids, you’ll be admitted to all of our exhibits for the price of a single ticket - - nothing is an add-on! And we've extended our discount offer - if you reserve by July 31, 2012 you will save 25% off our regular admission price of $8. Group Rate (reservations received before July 31, 2012): $6 per person Group Rate (reservations received after July 31, 2012): $8 per person ** Prices are for kids ages 1 year and up and for Groups of 15 or more. We’ll save you hassles! Skip the lines! We provide a Fast Pass upon entry for the widely popular Kidtropolis and PowerPlay exhibits. Three Easy Ways to Book your...

Field Experiences for Schools

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:29:02 GMT

Tuesdays – Fridays from Sept. 13, 2011 through May 31, 2012 Discover how the Children's Museum of Houston can become a part of your curriculum and classroom! Join our Education Team for action-packed, hands-on programs in science and technology, history and culture, health and human development, math, literacy and the arts through interactive exhibits and innovative workshops. Additional Field Experiences Info Museum Exhibit Information Activities for Your Classroom (TEKS Aligned) Programs at the Museum are developed with TEKS and national standards in mind, which means kids will discover the joy of learning just by exploring all the Museum has to offer! Working alongside our Discovery Guides is equally beneficial for children AND teachers. Kids can delve deeper into a theme of an exhibit, while teachers observe techniques for inquiry-based learning. Here's why the Children's Museum of Houston is the BEST place to take your students for a Field Experience: Your...