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Action-packed fun for everyone in the family!

Celebrating 45 Years of Play!

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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.

Don’t Miss Out

There is always something inventive, imaginative, and fun happening here!

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Happening Now!

Let's Play: The Musical

Mr. Leo's Puppet Show

Join Mr. Leo for an interactive toddler-oriented show dedicated to the magic of puppets and marionettes!

Free Developmental Screening: Hosted by Help Me Grow Gulf Coast

Help Me Grow Gulf Coast invites you to a free developmental screening of your child’s development!

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Xtreme Science Demos

12:00 pm

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Cosmic Color Throwdown

9:00 am

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6:00 pm

626 Day - Stitch's STEM Party!

9:00 am

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Slime Party!

9:00 am

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Let's Play! Party

9:00 am

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Color Party with Bluey!

Kidpendence Day Party!

Dino Party with Jurassic Quest!

Puppy Palooza Party!

I Scream for Ice Cream Party!

Splash Party!

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featured Event

Let's Play: The Musical

Kidpendence Day Party!

Dino Party with Jurassic Quest!

Puppy Palooza Party!

I Scream for Ice Cream Party!

Splash Party!

Explore the Museum

Experience new worlds and make new discoveries about science, the environment, culture math and the arts.

Invent. imagine. inspire.

World-Class Exhibits

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Ignite curious minds

Meaningful Interactions

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Make the Most of Your Visit

We have everything you need during your day of play.

Birthday Parties

Hosting your child’s birthday party is a piece of cake!

Fresh Café

Nutritious eats and treats for the whole family - even those picky eaters.

Fiddle Sticks Toys

Best toys. Best Prices. Guaranteed inspiration.

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Proud to have a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, and to be a Four Star Charity.

We transform communities through innovative, child-centered learning. When you support us, you can feel confident that your contribution directly benefits the children of Houston.

“National Medal for Museum and Library Service - Nation's Highest Honor”

2024 WINNER

“Everywhere you turn there's something new to learn, create or do."

2025 WINNER - three years in a row!

“Among the top 10% of things to do worldwide”

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Big Fun and Big Savings!

Whether you’re just visiting or a regular, we’ve got ways for you to save on admission and access all that we have to offer.

CityPASS ^®

Save up to 53% on admission to the top 5 Houston attractions.

Museum Membership

Membership pays for itself in just 3 visits!