Boogie Bash - Snow Fun Available for young toddlers and children up to 5 years old, Boogie Bash provides children with a preliminary introduction to the space around them, encourages cooperation, promotes social interaction, develops a sense of rhythm, strengthens listening skills and enhances language development. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost Ever since it was published in 1978, the picture-book presentation of Robert Frost's poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" has been an enduring favorite. An introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, […]

Kick off Dental Health Month with a visit from the Tooth Fairy. Dr. Judith Ragsdale brings the Tooth Fairy and Toothpaste to discuss healthy dental habits with all.

Storybook Theatre presents, "Ten Grouchy Groundhogs" by Kathryn Heling In this alliterative countdown book, ten groundhogs cannot wait for winter to end so they can get out of their den! Ten grouchy groundhogs Crowded in their den, They squirmed and they stretched And then...then...then... TEN GROUCHY GROUNDHOGS is a hilarious countdown story about a den of grouchy, […]

LEGO® Time - Milo Master Builders prepare to take LEGO engineering to the next level as we combine it with LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Computer Software. Children will have the opportunity to develop their skills in engineering and technology as well as language and literacy by working on these theme- based challenges. Hands-on Lego® building. No […]

Mini Masterminds - Winter "Writing"land Inquisitive little minds get a head start on developing problem solving and mathematical skills with these short activities suitable for ages 2 and up. Matching, sorting, counting up and down, fine motor skills, and shape recognition and other topics will be explored. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Boogie Bash - Mardi Gras/Rhythm Instruments & Scarves. Available for young toddlers and children up to 5 years old, Boogie Bash provides children with a preliminary introduction to the space around them, encourages cooperation, promotes social interaction, develops a sense of rhythm, strengthens listening skills and enhances language development. No reservation needed. Free with paid […]

Support your museum with a family night out! Where: Panther Creek Crust Pizza When: 1st Tuesday of every month from 4PM-close. What: Mention TWCM while ordering & paying and the museum will receive 15% of your total bill before taxes. Win! Win! Win! Mom gets a night off from the kitchen! You get to eat […]

Cold vs. Warm Weather Animals Have you ever touched a real fossil? Ever wondered how many types of seashells there might be? Young naturalists get hands on exploration and information about our wonderful Earth. Free with admission. No reservation required.

Crazy About Critters featuring TGR Exotics. Why does a snake stick out its tongue? What happens when a turtle outgrows its shell? How many quills does a hedgehog have? Find out answers to these questions and more as you get up close and personal with these crazy critters! No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, "Mouse's First Valentine" by Lauren Thompson Early one morning Mouse follows his sister around the house. She's making something red and lacy and very pretty. What will it be? An introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, children of all ages are enchanted with […]

Storybook Theatre presents, "Love, Splat" by Rob Scotton It's Valentine's Day and Splat has a special valentine for a certain someone in his class. Her name is Kitten, and Splat likes her even more than fish sticks and ice cream. But Kitten doesn't seem to like him at all—she always ties his tail and pokes his belly […]

Science Madness Get hands on with these short science activities, which are suitable for all ages. Even the youngest scientists will enjoy exploring their world through these interactive explorations. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Sunday Story Time presents, "The Great Valentine's Day Surprise" - Suzy-Jane Tanner Here comes the postman with valentines for everybody, and each one has a clue about who has sent them. Can you guess who they are from? Twice Monthly readings of some of our favorite children’s books. Come join us in Read-A-Lot Kingdom! No reservation […]

Boogie Bash - Valentine Games and Songs Available for young toddlers and children up to 5 years old, Boogie Bash provides children with a preliminary introduction to the space around them, encourages cooperation, promotes social interaction, develops a sense of rhythm, strengthens listening skills and enhances language development. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

S.O.S. Science on Stage Calling all future scientists! Prepare to be amazed and intrigued as we explore fun science experiments up close live on stage. These short demonstrations are free with admission and will entertain even the youngest of Einsteins. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission

Shadow Puppet Theatre Presents, "Underpants Wonderpants" by Peter Bently. Join Dog in a funny underpants tale! Perfect for reading aloud and sharing, this is a story toddlers will ask for again and again! No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Storybook Theatre presents, "Brush Your Teeth, Please" by Leslie Mcguire What child can resist imitating a chimp brushing its teeth back and forth? Or a shark that flosses every day? Youngsters will have lots of fun learning about proper dental hygiene in this delightful pop-up book. Introduce your child to the wonder of reading and instill a […]

Get Fit February - Jazzercise with Cathy Arellano With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on Saturday 2/25th.

Science Madness Get hands on with these short science activities, which are suitable for all ages. Even the youngest scientists will enjoy exploring their world through these interactive explorations. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Mini Masterminds - Botanical Bistro Inquisitive little minds get a head start on developing problem solving and mathematical skills with these short activities suitable for ages 2 and up. Matching, sorting, counting up and down, fine motor skills, and shape recognition and other topics will be explored. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Get Fit February - Celebrating Dental Health Month with Storytime with Dr. Blackburn With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on […]

Boogie Bash - Get Fit and Boogie! Available for young toddlers and children up to 5 years old, Boogie Bash provides children with a preliminary introduction to the space around them, encourages cooperation, promotes social interaction, develops a sense of rhythm, strengthens listening skills and enhances language development. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Get Fit February - Body and Brain Yoga with Maureen Godfrey With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on Saturday 2/25th.

Get Fit February - Pampered Chef demonstration with Jan Tinnell With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on Saturday 2/25th.

Lego® Read & Build - Grow Caterpillar Grow The combination of construction play and reading has been shown to increase a child's physical, cognitive and emotional development while encouraging them to use their creativity, imagination and dexterity. Join us during our short story time, building compatible activities with Lego® Duplo® blocks and accessories. Best for ages […]

LEGO® Time - Race Car. Master Builders prepare to take LEGO engineering to the next level as we combine it with LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Computer Software. Children will have the opportunity to develop their skills in engineering and technology as well as language and literacy by working on these theme- based challenges. Hands-on Lego® building. […]

Shadow Puppet Theatre presents "Dinosaur Mardi Gras" - by Diane De Las Casas Get ready to stomp and chomp to that mambo beat! When carnival time rolls into New Orleans, these hip dinosaurs want to boogie on down. Iguanodon wiggles to the music of a marching band, while Zigongosaurus dances zydeco and Pterodactyal swoops into the crowd. […]

Get Fit February - Bollywood Dancing demonstration with Tripti With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on Saturday 2/25th.

Get Fit February - Karate Demonstration with Mr. Prieto With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on Saturday 2/25th.

Storybook Theatre presents, "Get Up and Go" by Nancy Carlson We all come in different shapes and sizes, and it doesn’t matter if you are tall, short, skinny, or round. Your body is your own, and you need to take care of it. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution or simply time for a change, this book […]

Get Fit February - Alyssa Martin Yoga demonstration With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on Saturday 2/25th.

Our first annual Fitness Frenzy event promoting fitness, health and healthy eating habits. There will be many local businesses and organizations participating. Most activities and businesses/organizations will take place in our parking lot. We will have a special art activity in the Muse that relates to the event. 13 foot MEGA Heart educational blow-up, walk […]

Get Fit February - Jr. League's Kids in the Kitchen With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on Saturday 2/25th.

Get Fit February - Couch to Kitchen With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on Saturday 2/25th.

Sunday Story Time presents, "Snowmen All Year" - Caralyn Buehner Children wonder what would happen if their favorite frosty friends didn't melt with springtime. What would it be like to take a snowman to the beach? What costume would a snowman wear if you took him trick-or-treating? In this dazzling, silly book, the weather brings a […]

Mardi Gras is an annual event held at the museum celebrating, "Fat Tuesday" Mardi Gras in traditional Louisiana style! The event is on Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 from 10am-2pm. Guests can participate in a few Mardi Gras Parades lead by an authentic New Orleans Street brass band. We will be marching to "When the Saints […]

S.O.S. Science on Stage - Electromagnet Calling all future scientists! Prepare to be amazed and intrigued as we explore fun science experiments up close live on stage. These short demonstrations are free with admission and will entertain even the youngest of Einsteins. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission

Texas Independence Day is a celebration of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Delight in meeting our trick roping Tall Texan cowboy from 11am-noon. Guests will also have an opportunity to get a picture taken with the Tall Texan along with the Wells Fargo Stagecoach. We will also have a campfire, cowboy sing- […]

Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, "What am I? Texas" by Anne Margaret Lewis A child-friendly look at the places and things that make Texas special. An introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, children of all ages are enchanted with the animated shadows created by manipulating cut-outs behind a […]

On March 3rd 10am-5pm Celebrate Dr. Seuss' 113th birthday (March 2, 1904). Enjoy Storybook Theatre at 11am as we listen to "What Pet Should I Get?" Then at Noon we will have an additional special reading of "Green Eggs and Ham". All day long children we be creating Dr. Seuss character-inspired art in the MUSE!

Storybook Theatre presents, "What Pet Should I Get?" by Dr. Seuss What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can’t choose just one! The tale captures a classic childhood moment—choosing a pet—and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it is hard to make up your […]

LEGO® Time - Robust Structures/Monster Sort. Master Builders prepare to take LEGO engineering to the next level as we combine it with LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Computer Software. Children will have the opportunity to develop their skills in engineering and technology as well as language and literacy by working on these theme- based challenges. Hands-on Lego® […]