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Children's Museum of Houston
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"Awesome place to go for children ages 2-99"(9 Tips)
"The tot spot is perfect for babies."(5 Tips)
"Perfect for toddlers!"(3 Tips)
"admission fee by visiting during Free Family"(2 Tips)
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- My son and I can build stuff at Invention Convention all day. The best family entertainment value in Houston. There is so much here you can't do it all in one visit.
Laura WatkinsJune 21, 2014We went on a free night. So wasn't shocked that it was packed. My 17,4& 3 yr old had a blast....ok so did I! Beautifully set up, lots of fun things to do. We ate at the cafe & the food was yummy!
Jan PenninkhofMay 18, 2016The kids really liked the secret agent mission for kids of 8 years and above. Bit pricey though at $20
- Park for free at the centennial gardens by Hermann Park. Kids should bring sneakers to do any climbing or active stuff (or your kids might be really upset). The tot spot is perfect for babies.
Arce DuarteJanuary 25, 2016Awesome place for the kids! So many activities, events, and Thursdays are totally free!!! Awesome water works play area for the kids as well!:3
Samah AlsammahiMarch 29, 2017Amazing for kids and adults. Lots of things to do indoor and outdoor. Expect to spend at least 4 hours here.
Kelly ADecember 26, 2014One of the best children's Museums I've been to! So interactive; even my 18mo had a blast! Don't overlook HEB and the restaurant!!- If you have small kids, go straight to the Tot Spot on the second floor. Perfect for toddlers!
Julie FournierSeptember 2, 2013Always a good place to have fun with the kids, a lot of activities for hours to play and discover.
Mind Your bizAugust 18, 2014Outside area in the summer is great. The younger kids room upstairs is wonderful too. Free Thur nights are very crowded.
Phillip BoyleAugust 9, 2015Very cool place to visit! Don't go during free admission night, way too many kids around to be able to experience what the museum has to offer
Booker FajardoJune 26, 2018You will enjoy the dance revolution not only for children but for all ages
Eric PanNovember 9, 2015Fun for kids and adults alike. Fun interactive areas for kids to explore, experiment, and make believe.
MaraJune 29, 2012My kids love this place! It's a must go with kids of all ages. They could stay for hours and hours, but it is always so crowded!!
Houston PressJuly 25, 2013Check them out Sat, Sept 28th at "The Museum Experience - Zone 4!" Love this museum? Vote for the 2013 Best of Readers Choice for your favorite Houston Museum! http://readerschoice.houstonpress.com/
Jef With One FJune 10, 2012Love this place. The year long membership is a great deal. My two year old could stay here for hours. The cafe is kind of grody though
Danielle NicoleMay 28, 2015A little over priced, but there is tons of activities for the kids to do. It could be very educational experience, but my kids mostly ran around like hooligans, rather than trying to learn anything.
- CultureMap Houston ManagerMarch 20, 2012This massive kid paradise is the number-one children’s museum in the country as well as the highest attended, with more than 750,000 people passing through its doors annually.
- For discounted admission, check Groupon before going to the museum, or present your Bank of America credit card for free adult admission for the cardholder(s).
Kelwadis ButlerSeptember 1, 2015Best children's museum I've ever been to. Great toddler room on the third floor. Very clean.
Matt RosenbergMay 4, 2014Awesome museum but on a warm day in May, I felt hypothermic since they keep the temperature so low.
Kelly Adams DennisJanuary 16, 2014Their Thursday Free Family Nights, Family Adventures, and special educator membership make it affordable for all.
- Houston PressSeptember 23, 2013Head out to the Museum Experience - Zone 4 on September 28th for free museum entry, fun arts and crafts and more!
ToryBurchApril 22, 2011This indoor-outdoor interactive museum has something for every kind of child—scientists, adventurists, artists, fun-seekers, etc.
Brian KellyDecember 29, 2013Right outside the Tot Spot room is a great play area with Little Tike Cars- Jill HornbackJuly 29, 2010If you have a little one (birth to 36 Months) try the Tot Spot upstairs. I have been talking to many people who didn't even know it was there. My 18 month old LOVES it!!
Parents MagazineJuly 15, 2011Let your kid use a pretend debit card from an ATM machine to buy groceries and dine out at this museum. He’ll learn about money and have fun doing it!
Rachael HilstMarch 12, 2013If you come during spring break prepare yourself for hoards of people and a lot of strollers.- Lynn GallienMarch 21, 2013Garage parking is free when visiting the public library in the Children's Museum
Get a nice frozen yogurt on a hot day like today. Yogurt machine shuts down by 5ish.
- DoraJuly 23, 2010Save the admission fee by visiting during Free Family Nights (Thursday nights from 5pm-8pm) Powered by ParentsConnect.com
Check out their Discounts & Free times web page & take advantage of the many deals! www.cmhouston.org/free-discounts
Story time is at 7pm, they read great books & kids get a free book on Thursdays!
- Have a refreshing, mouthwatering fruit salad. Perfect on a hot day. Cut fresh daily.
Don't bother w/family membership. They count 3 as a family. Normal fams w/2 kids + 2 adults need Plus membership. Boo!
- Take a bite out of their juicy fruit salad. It's peeled, sliced and served fresh daily.
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Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz St (at La Branch St)
Houston, TX 77004
United States
Houston, TX 77004
United States
Rated the No. 1 Children's Museum in America by Parents Magazine. With 90,000 square feet of interactive exhibits for kids ages birth through 12, the Children's Museum of Houston is the ultimate Playground for Your Mind!
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Tue–Wed, Fri–Sat
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Thu
- 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–6:00 PM
(713) 522-1138
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