Closed Mondays:
Open 7 days a week Memorial Day - Labor Day

 

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

 

Thursday: 5 - 8 p.m.
Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday!

 

Sunday: noon - 6 p.m.

 

 
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$9: Adults and children 1+
$8: Seniors (65+)
Free: Children under 1 and Museum Members

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National Smile Month Family and Children Activities

National Smile Month Family Activities

SAY “CHEESE” FOR NATIONAL SMILE MONTH!
Show off those pearly whites as the Children's Museum of Houston celebrates National Smile Month
August 8—14

August is National Smile Month and what better way to show off your smile than by visiting the Children’s Museum of Houston. There are plenty of activities that will make you say “cheese,” so turn that frown upside down!

ACTIVITIES:

  • Smiley Face Art:  Make a smiley work of art that will brighten anyone’s day by using the famous yellow happy face.
  • Tooth Tangrams:  Make your dentist proud by solving the toothy riddles with your knowledge of teeth.
  • Grinning Puppet: Take a smile with you everywhere you go! Make your very own tooth puppet that will always wear a smile on its face no matter where you go.

Put on a smile year-round.  Being a member will keep you happy