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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.

 

Open select Mondays

 

Admission

$7: Adults and children 1+
$6: Seniors (65+)
Free: Children under 1 and Museum Members

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The Children's Museum of Houston

1500 Binz
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 522-1138

 

Volunteer Opportunities


 
VOLUNTEER AT A PLAYGROUND FOR YOUR MIND!TM

The Children's Museum of Houston offers many volunteer opportunities for teens, adults and groups. During your volunteer experience, you have the chance to interact with visitors, assist staff in the action-packed exhibits or help our hard-working Administrative staff.

FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY, NOVEMBER 22nd!!
 

Discovery Squad Program
School Session is filled. Summer Session applications will be available in January.
The Discovery Squad, our teen volunteer program, are required to be 14 years of age prior to beginning the program and no older than 17 years old. Discovery Squad members are asked to complete a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service to the Museum during the summer months or throughout the school year.

Adult Volunteer Program
The Adult Program is for volunteers 18 years and older.  Volunteers are asked to complete a minimum of 30 hours of volunteer service to the Museum per year. Some activities include volunteering at the Information Booth, for Special Events and Museum Outreach!

Group Volunteer Program  
Thanksgiving Parade November 27
Holiday Events            December  13 & 14
New Year's Noon       December 31
Design Squad              February 20 &21
Spring Break               March 12-21
     
The Group Program is for community groups (ie youth clubs, scout troops, etc) that want to volunteer their time for half a day, one full day, or for a short term projects. All group members must be at least 14 years old. Your group or organization can enjoy a fun-filled day at the Museum and earn volunteer hours! 
 
Corporate Volunteer Program
The Corporate Program is for corporate and business groups who wish to compliment their contribution to the community through volunteer service.
 
Volunteer Orientation & Schedule
Volunteer orientation is a fun and interactive introduction to the Children's Museum of Houston. You’ll learn about our history, mission and our basic policies and procedures.
Orientations take place at the Museum in the Brown Foundation, Inc. Auditorium.
Please RSVP to Jennifer Martinez Belt. 
 
Monday, December 7, 2009   4:30-6pm
 
Be a part of the President’s Volunteer Service Award program! http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/index.cfm  

For additional information, please contact (713) 535-7209 or Jennifer Martinez Belt.