An exclusive day for children with learning differences and their families to explore the Museum in a comforting and accepting environment during this private event.
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:
ReelAbilities Film Festival
Location: Brown Auditorium
10:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m.*
Films will play continuously.
Screenings:
*Macropolis (7 minutes) Two toys made at a factory are thrown out and together attempt to be put on a store shelf.
*Ian (10 minutes) Ian was born with cerebral palsy. All he wants is to make friends, although it seems impossible to achieve when discrimination and bullying keep him away from his beloved playground. However, this young boy is determined and won’t give up easily.
Jmaxx and the Universal Language (13 minutes) Jarell is a teenager with autism who has learned to use hip-hop dance as a means to communicate his true self to the world.
Best Friend (7 minutes) After moving across the country, a little girl finds more than a best friend when her parents let her adopt a dog.
Anything You Can Do (7 minutes) Game one! Two boys face off in a back room. The competition is fierce. Faces are pulled, grapes are thrown, and burps are unleased.
Valentine Storytime
Location: Parent Resource Library
11:00a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Join CMH staff for an interactive reading experience!
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.
SPARK
Location: Junktion Hall
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Visit with SPARK for developmental, behavioral, and community resources.
Cool Down Room
Location: Celebrations (2nd Floor)
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cognitive Development Lab at University of Houston
Location: Junktion Hall
10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Learn about a study on how children and parents play together and how it affects learning.
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:
Fresh Café is not open during this event. You may bring your own lunch and snacks.
Registration is required for this event. Click above for tickets.
Designed in partnership with the Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics and Autism Center at Texas Children’s Hospital
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