Season of Sharing Exhibit
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 01/03/2016
Holidays celebrated throughout the world will vibrantly burst under one roof with the Seasons of Sharing Exhibit!
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With more than 100 languages spoken throughout the Houston area, the Bayou City is a thriving home to a variety of cultures from around the globe. Take a peek into Ramadan, Diwali, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Christmas in Norway, Kwanzaa and the Lunar New Year during our Seasons of Sharing WonderWeeks, Dec. 10 to 27. Holidays celebrated throughout the world will vibrantly burst under one roof with the Seasons of Sharing exhibit (now – Jan. 3), live performances and interactive workshops.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES:
- Mehndi Hand Art: Design Hindu hand art at Alexander Art Academy.
- Race to Rudolf: Practice addition in a reindeer game at ExxonMobil Math Cart.
- St. Lucia Crown of Lights: Make a Swedish crown of lights at Junktion.
- Rangoli Revelry: Create Indian-inspired folk art at Junktion.
- Macaroni Menorah: Shine bright with a macaroni menorah at Junktion.
- Dreidel Game: Learn about Hebrew letters in a game of dreidel at ExxonMobil Math Cart.
- The Great Migration: Learn why monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico at EcoStation.
- Marble Run: Build a track from recycled items at Science Station.
- The Mitten: Listen to a Ukranian winter tale as we read Alvin Tresselt's The Mitten in Parent Resource Library.
- Marble Run: Build a track from recycled items at Science Station.
***Activities, events and times subject to change.
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Organization:
Children's Museum HoustonLocation:
1500 Binz
Houston, TX, 77004United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
(713) 535-7215Contact name:
Tammie Kahn
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
01/03/2016
Time:
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON HOURS
Monday: CLOSED (refer to Special Monday Openings below)
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS
Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Free Family Night 3 - 6 p.m.)
New Year's Eve: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Free Family Night 3 - 6 p.m.)
FREE FAMILY NIGHT
Thursday: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (free admission hours)
Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday, courtesy of Laura and John Arnold, William J. Hill, Houston Endowment, The Junior League of Houston, Inc., LUKOIL Overseas Ofshore Projects, Inc., John P. McGovern Foundation, Pi Beta Phi Foundation and The Wortham Foundation, Inc.
SUMMER, HOLIDAYS, & SPECIAL MONDAY OPENINGS
Mondays: Open Monday during Spring Break, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. Open Nov. 23, Dec. 21 and 28.
Summer: Open Mondays Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Holiday Closures: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
MEMBERS' EARLY BIRD HOURS
Family Plus and higher-level members enjoy an exclusive hour before opening, 9 - 10 a.m., the second Saturday of each month.
Price:
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON ADMISSION
Adults/Children (Ages 1+): $10.00
Children younger than 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. All adults unaccompanied by children must provide proper photo identification (i.e., I.D. or driver's license). Without proper indentification we cannot allow Museum access.
Seniors ( Ages 65+): $9.00
Military Discount (with valid ID): $9.00
Includes active duty military personnel and their families (up to 6 people per visit). Offer not valid when combined with other offers.
Children Under One & Museum Members: FREE
We'll save you money! Plan to visit the Museum more than three times this year? Become a Member!
ATSC Travel Passport Program Member: FREE
PARKING AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON
1 hour: $7
2 hours: $8
3+ hours: $9
Explorer, Discoverer & Inventor Level Members: $3
Ages
All AgesWeb Service