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Hours & Admission

Tuesday - Saturday:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thursday Free Family Night
5 - 8 p.m.

Sunday: Noon - 6 p.m.

(713) 522-1138

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Hours & Admission

Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.  
Sunday: Noon - 6 p.m.
Thursday:
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday Free Family Night:
5 - 8 p.m. (Free admission for all visitors)
Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday courtesy of The Wortham Foundation, Inc. and Kathrine McGovern.
Holidays:
Open every day during Spring Break, Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.

Closed Mondays except Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Members' Early Bird Hour:
Family Plus and higher level members enjoy an exclusive hour before opening, 9 - 10 a.m., the second Saturday of each month. 
 

Children's Museum of Houston Admission

 

Adults/Children 1+:
$9
Seniors (65+):
 
$8
Military Discount (with valid I.D.):Includes active duty military personnel and their families (up to 6 people per visit). Offer not valid when combined with other offers.
$8
Children under one and Museum Members:
We'll save you money! Plan to visit the Museum more than three times this year? Become a Member!
FREE
ATSC Travel Passport Program Member:
What is the ATSC Passport Program?
 
FREE
Children younger than 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  Adults unaccompanied by children must provide proper photo identification (i.e., I.D., driver's license or passport).

Parking at the Children's Museum of Houston

 

The Children's Museum of Houston’s parking garage offers plenty of parking. More than a hundred spaces, covered parking, pre-payment options and three exits make for a hassle-free visit.

Parking Fees:
1 Hr.
$6
2 Hr
$7
3+ Hrs
$8
Explorer, Discoverer & Inventor Level Members - Join today! $3
 
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School Field Experiences and Summer Groups

More than 14 vibrant exhibits for kids of all ages provide an action-packed, group experience! Visit our School Field Experiences section to learn more and reserve your school's next visit. Looking for an awesome, affordable destination this summer? For Summer 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!  Contact Lydia Dungus at (713) 535-7238 or visit the Summer Groups section for more details.

Home School Groups

For one day only every Fall and Spring, we close our doors to the general public and offer Home School students unlimited access to our No. 1 Rated Museum. Home School students will explore science, technology, history, culture, health, environment and engineering hands-on at the ultimate Playground for your Mind™!  Pre-registration is required. Contact Lydia Dungus at (713) 535-7238 or visit the Home School section for more information and to register.

After School Groups

Any children's group can reserve a FREE hour of after school programming at CMH.  For details on participation or reservations please contact Mary Ellen Salas at (713) 535-7270. Learn more about after-hour group opportunities at the Museum.

Host Your Next Special Event at the Museum

Looking for a place to host your next special occasion? Located in the heart of the Museum District, we offer flexible rental plans in a dazzling and vibrant setting. Weddings, corporate meetings, annual retreats, holiday parties, business seminars, children's birthday parties, grown-up birthday parties, baby showers...you name it! Our building, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Robert Venturi, is the perfect venue for your special day. View our pricing online or contact Ed Bermudez at (713) 535-7209 .
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