Juneteenth Celebration

Known to some as the country's “second Independence Day,” Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War.

Event Date
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Event Date
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Event Time
10:00 am
6:00 pm
10:00 am
6:00 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location

Kids' Hall Alcove

Brown Auditorium

Accessibility
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About the Event

Juneteenth Celebration funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance

Juneteenth is here! Enjoy our many activities that embrace and celebrate the African American spirit, including special performances.

On-Going Activities:

Saturday, June 17th

Power Up: The Musical!

Catch the original summer production of Power Up! An original Children's Museum Houston play starring a teen cast of superheroes versus villains!

11:30am & 1:30pm

Location: Brown Auditorium

Express Children’s Theatre

Rhyme & Reason

This exciting and interactive 45-minute live show uses music, poetry and dance to celebrate the vital contributions of African Americans to the social, political and cultural life of the United States.

1pm & 3pm

Location: Kid’s Hall Alcove

DJ Ferbidden

10am-12:30pm

Location: Kid’s Hall Alcove

Joy of Djembe Drumming

2pm & 4pm

Location: Kid’s Hall Alcove

Sunday, June 18th

Power Up: The Musical!

Catch the original summer production of Power Up! An original Children's Museum Houston play starring a teen cast of superheroes versus villains!

1:30pm & 3:30pm

Location: Brown Auditorium

Ensemble Theatre

Catch this timely performance which embraces the spirit of Juneteenth by the Ensemble Theatre,

2:30pm

Location: Kid’s Hall Alcove

Monday, June 19th

Power Up: The Musical!

Catch the original summer production of Power Up! An original Children's Museum Houston play starring a teen cast of superheroes versus villains!

11:30am & 1:30pm

Location: Brown Auditorium

Ensemble Theatre

Catch this timely performance which embraces the spirit of Juneteenth by the Ensemble Theatre,

2:30pm & 3:30pm

Location: Brown Auditorium

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Event Date
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Event Date
Sat
Jun
17
-  
Mon
Jun
19
2023
Event Time
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
10:00 am
6:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location

Kids' Hall Alcove

Brown Auditorium

Disability Accessibility
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