Shockingly Fun WonderWeek

Don't worry this shock isn't the kind that hurts. Get a jolt from an all-new set of activities with this shockingly fun WonderWeek!

Event Date
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Event Date
Tue
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Jan
30
Sun
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Feb
4
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2024
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

Children's Museum Houston

Accessibility
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About the Event

Shockingly Fun WonderWeek sponsored by OXY

So much fun it's shocking! Get a kick, a boost, and a jolt from this brand new WonderWeek just packed full of fun crafts and activities.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Big Idea Bulbs

Shock the world with your artistic skills as you fill a lightbulb with big ideas!

Location: Art Academy

God of Thunder Helmet

Create, decorate, and wear your own helmet in the style of electricity-wielding Thor!

Location: Junktion

Snake Charmer

Explore static electricity with your own gravity defying tissue paper snake!

Location: Junktion

Speed Force Mask

Make your own mask in the style of electrical superhero The Flash!

Location: Junktion

Catch the Snowflake

Location: Math Cart

Build a Circuit

Investigate circuitry and conductors using an Energy Stick. In addition to learning that humans can conduct electricity, you'll test adding other materials to make the circuit turn on.

Location: Science Station

Rainbow Milk

Learn about the role of bile in our digestive system by using some milk, dish soap, and food coloring to demonstrate hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties!

Location: PowerScience Lab

DIY Stethoscope

Make your own stethoscope –the tool that healthcare providers use to listen to the heart!

Location: PowerScience Lab

Catapults

Build a catapult to launchobjects into the air!

Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex

Balancing Act

Build a balancing sculpture using center of gravity!

Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex

Balancing Buddies

A simple balancing activity for our smaller visitors.

Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex

Scribble-Bot

New LEGO robot alert: come build a SCRIBBLE-BOT.

Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex

 

Eggstronaut Engineering Challenge

A fun take on a classic challenge—can you protect our 3D Printed Eggstronaut from being damaged by the force of gravity?

Location: Inventor's Workshop and Chevron Maker Annex

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Event Date
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Event Date
Tue
Jan
30
-  
Sun
Feb
4
2024
Event Time
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
10:00 am
6:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location

Children's Museum Houston

Disability Accessibility
CONSIDER WEARING A MASK
Please consider wearing a mask. Feeling sick? Come back when you feel better. Exposed to someone with COVID in the last 7 days? Please visit us another day. We remain committed to the safety of children, visitors, and our staff and follow CDC guidelines.
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