Mondays the museum will be closed.

 

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.

 

 

Event Rental
Admission

$8: Adults and children 1+
$7: Seniors (65+)
Free: Children under 1 and Museum Members

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Thanksgiving Celebration for Children

CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING WITH US
Children’s Museum of Houston celebrates Thanksgiving with float making and energetic holiday parade!
Friday, Nov. 23

Thanksgiving parade for childrenGive thanks for what you have, and share joyful moments with your family and friends during our invigorating Thanksgiving celebration.  Energize your holiday spirit with exhilarating activities that’ll engage you in terrific Thanksgiving traditions!  Plus, don’t miss your chance to tell the Children's Museum Santa what you want for Christmas.

THANKSGIVING EVENTS:

  • Thanksgiving Float Making & Parade: Create your own dazzling float and strut it down through Kid’s Hall during our vivacious Thanksgiving Parade!
             Thanksgiving Float Making:  10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
             Thanksgiving Parade: 1 p.m.
  • Santa Meet-and-Greet:  In anticipation to Christmas, Santa makes an early visit to remind you to be good!  Bring your camera and your wish list.
    Santa Meet-and-Greet:  1—6 p.m.

THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES:

  • Cornucopia:  Celebrate all the good things you have by filling your very own cornucopia with pretend fruits, vegetables and flowers harvested from the garden!
  • Santa meet-and-greetBeing Thankful: Write your own “Thank You” poem to share with family and friends to show your gratitude! 
  • Paper Bag Turkeys:  Whether or not a turkey was eaten during the first Thanksgiving is a mystery, but we do know this bird is yummy and it symbolizes the holiday!  Gobble up fun by making your own made-from-scratch pretend turkey!