There’s a new exhibit at the Museum, and it features something many people use every day—emojis. Most of us don’t think twice before selecting a happy face or a sad emoji, but the Museum’s new Mixed Emotions exhibit takes a deeper dive, focusing on the science behind our feelings.
Created with advisors from UTHealth Houston, this exhibit explores biology concepts with kid-friendly cartoon characters and bright, retro graphics. Families can design their own emojis, play games to see who laughs first, and learn strategies for managing difficult emotions.
The Museum celebrated Mixed Emotions with a ribbon cutting ceremony that was attended by families, CMH CEO Rayanne Darensbourg, and representatives from Oxy, including Manager of Houston Community Partnerships & Employee Engagement Allie Davidson, and VP of Investor Relations Babatunde Cole, who also serves as CMH's Board VP of Strategic Planning.
“Education extends beyond textbooks and classrooms," shared Babatunde. "Through the Mixed Emotions exhibit, children and families can explore the science behind emotions while building confidence, resilience and emotional awareness—important skills that can help young people thrive."
Mixed Emotions is generously underwritten by Oxy and The William Stamps Farish Fund.
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There’s a new exhibit at the Museum, and it features something many people use every day—emojis. Most of us don’t think twice before selecting a happy face or a sad emoji, but the Museum’s new Mixed Emotions exhibit takes a deeper dive, focusing on the science behind our feelings.
Sep 3, 2026
There’s a new exhibit at the Museum, and it features something many people use every day—emojis. Most of us don’t think twice before selecting a happy face or a sad emoji, but the Museum’s new Mixed Emotions exhibit takes a deeper dive, focusing on the science behind our feelings.
Created with advisors from UTHealth Houston, this exhibit explores biology concepts with kid-friendly cartoon characters and bright, retro graphics. Families can design their own emojis, play games to see who laughs first, and learn strategies for managing difficult emotions.
The Museum celebrated Mixed Emotions with a ribbon cutting ceremony that was attended by families, CMH CEO Rayanne Darensbourg, and representatives from Oxy, including Manager of Houston Community Partnerships & Employee Engagement Allie Davidson, and VP of Investor Relations Babatunde Cole, who also serves as CMH's Board VP of Strategic Planning.
“Education extends beyond textbooks and classrooms," shared Babatunde. "Through the Mixed Emotions exhibit, children and families can explore the science behind emotions while building confidence, resilience and emotional awareness—important skills that can help young people thrive."
Mixed Emotions is generously underwritten by Oxy and The William Stamps Farish Fund.
