Explore Abilities gives families the opportunity to enjoy the entire Museum at their own pace and also participate in the special activities occurring that day. These exclusive events include the following modifications:
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• Light and sound reduction
• Extra visual signage for safety
• Less crowded environment free from unnecessary distractions
• Ear defenders and sunglasses available on loan
• Designated quiet rooms

*Families are allowed to bring in outside food and drinks (Fresh Café will be closed)

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Registration is required for this event. Click above for tickets.

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If you would like to bring a group of 15+ please contact:

Lydia Dungus, Reservations Coordinator
ldungus@cmhouston.org
(713)535-7238

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Museum Story Guides have been created to help you and your child familiarize yourself with the Museum and its exhibits before your visit. Written from a child’s perspective, the guides can be helpful in planning which exhibits to visit and in which order:

• Download Museum Story Book Extended Guide
• Download Museum Story Book Extended Guide (Spanish)
• Download Museum Story Book Simplified Guide
• Download Museum Story Book Simplified Guide (Spanish)
• Download Museum Story Guide
• Download Museum Story Guide (Spanish)
  

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ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

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Halloween Story Time

Location: Library

11:00a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a spooky interactive reading experience!  

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Faithful Paws

Location: Junktion Hall

11:30a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Volunteers and their specially trained and certified personal pets will bring unconditional love and furry comfort.  

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Creative Movement with the Houston Ballet

Location: Kid’s Hall Alcove

10:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Get your body creatively moving with the Ballet’s “Adapted Dance.”

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Cognitive Development Lab at University of Houston

Location: Junktion Hall

10:00a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Study how children and parents play together and how it affects learning.

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Partners Resource Network

Location: Junktion Hall

10:00 a.m. – 1:00p.m.

Become empowered through education by visiting the Partners Resource Network and receiving information on free special education parent trainings and resources.

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Cool Down Room

Location: Celebrations (2nd Floor) | See Staff for assistance

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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‍Other Explore Abilities Day Dates:

Monday, February 13, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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