PowerPlay

PowerPlay

Put your body to the test as you explore the science of nutrition, health, and exercise!

Virtual Exhibit
3D Field Trip Coming Soon
Ages
5+
Admission
Included with General Admission
General Admission
General Admission
Perfect For
Energetic Explorers
Puzzle Solvers
Techies & Gamers
Location
First Floor
Accessibility
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the state standards for Texas public schools from kindergarten to year 12.
TEKS
Physical Education
About the exhibit

With three levels of physical challenges that are meant to push you to your next level, there is something for everyone to try in Power Play! As you jump, stretch, crank, dance, climb and crawl your way through this exhibition, you will explore strength, flexibility, and endurance. Record your score after each challenge and learn important tips for maintaining good physical health while discovering ways you can continue to work on all three at home.

Educators

Power Play utilizes power scores at each activity station to show children that the human body has a physiological response to exercise. Regular exercise helps the cardiovascular system work more efficiently and has many health benefits.

Virtual Exhibit
3D Field Trip Coming Soon
Ages
5+
Admission
Included with General Admission
General Admission
General Admission
Perfect For
Energetic Explorers
Puzzle Solvers
Techies & Gamers
Location
First Floor
disability Accessibility
See Accessibility
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the state standards for Texas public schools from kindergarten to year 12.
TEKS
Physical Education
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What Parents are Saying

“My kids love to climb in the Power Tower. They like to start at the bottom and race each other to the very top.”

Ashley M.

Parent

“Best Family Attraction and Experience”

2018 Editor’s Choice Award

“Top Museum and Landmark to Visit in Houston”

2017

Exhibit Features

There’s a lot to see and do in this exhibit—check out some of these unique activities!

Power Tower

How high can you climb?

Climb through all three stories of the Power Tower. There are many different paths you can take, but not all paths lead to an exit.

Dance Power

Feel the beat.

Follow the dance steps to get the high score or create your own moves and groove with the beat!

Power Pop

Can you pop it and bop it?

Watch as the on-screen skeleton moves to your moves, popping the bubbles, and avoiding the bees on the screen, moving your whole body along the way!

What Can My Family Do?

Here are activity suggestions for specific age groups in this exhibit.

Toddler Activities

  • Not recommended for this age group.

Preschooler Activities

  • Twist up and Stretch at the Power Stretch station.

Lower Elementary Activities

  • Keep up with the dance moves on Dance Power.
  • Climb your way through the Power Tower.

Upper Elementary Activities

  • Play a game of racing on Stomp.
  • Race rocket ships on Power Crank.

Exhibit Guidelines and Rules

Thank You to Our Exhibit Sponsors
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Thank You to Our Exhibit Sponsors

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