The Woodlands Children's Museum

Drop and Shop Workshop
2018-05-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-05-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-05-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-05-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-05-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-05-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-05-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-05-05 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Scheduled just in time to help parents squeeze in some last-minute shopping and wrapping, Drop and Shop Workshop gives children a chance to make a few holiday preparations of their own. Participants create and embellish works of art that they can give as gifts while snacking on milk and cookies. Perfect for children ages 4 to 8. Space is limited, Pre-registration is advised. Call today 281-465-0955. Learn more here

Storybook Theatre
2018-05-11 11:00
Bread and Honey, Frank Asch
We’re celebrating moms with this beloved classic about a young bear, Ben, who paints a picture of his mother. He then receives an abundance of advice from his friends on his way home as to how he can improve on the picture. His mother’s reaction upon receiving the special picture sums up a mother’s love and acceptance of her child no matter what.
Introduce your child to the wonder of reading and instill a love of books at an early age. Storybook Theatre combines your favorite childhood books with songs, rhymes and finger plays which are meant to promote early literacy and enhance language development. No reservation needed. Free with price of admission.

Monty The Magician
2018-05-11 11:00, 2018-05-10 11:00, 2018-05-09 11:00, 2018-05-08 11:00, 2018-05-07 11:00, 2018-05-06 11:00, 2018-05-05 11:00, 2018-05-04 11:00
Monty The Magician Tuesday July 25th 11am, Noon, 2pm and 3:30pm.
With Monty as your guide, travel into a dream and enter the world of MAGIC!
Monty the Magician has been performing MAGIC for the last 26 years, specializing in children’s entertainment. The smiles and laughter Monty experienced and observed the day he saw a magician perform for the first time inspired him to enter the world of magic and pursue this is as hobby and then a career sharing joy, excitement and laughter with all children.

Heart Tile Workshops-Be a pART of our heART
2018-05-11 10:00 - 12:00
Heart Tile Workshops
“Calling all artists! For a LIMITED TIME ONLY, join us at a Heart Tile Workshop where children will create and personalize a mosaic heart tile that will be featured in a permanent display at the museum.
Be a pART of our heART!
Join us for our Heart Tile Workshop and create a lasting memory at the museum!
Personalize a mosaic heart tile that will be featured in a permanent display at the museum.
May 11th and 12th June 8th and 9th, July dates coming soon.
Sessions available 10-10:45am, 11-11:45am and 12-12:45pm.
Space is LIMITED, only 200 heart tiles available.
Children will also create a small heart to take home (see photo at left), perfect for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day!
Pre-registration and payment are required. RSVP today at 281-465-0955.
$45 per heart, includes admission to the museum.

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2018-05-10 11:00
The Mother’s Day Mice, Eve Bunting
We are honoring moms with this delightful tale of three mouse brothers who set out to find the perfect Mother’s Day gifts.
Shadow Puppet Theatre present 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. No reservation needed. Free with price of admission.

Crazy About Critters
2018-05-09 11:30
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 from TGR Exotics.
Free with paid admission.No reservation needed. DUE TO NATURE OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR….. THE ANIMALS THAT VISIT US ARE CHOSEN THE DAY THEY COME, SO WE DO NOT KNOW WHO OUR SURPRISE VISITOR(s) WILL BE UNTIL THAT MORNING.

Science Madness
2018-05-09 10:00 - 12:00
Is it Magnetic? – Is a paper clip magnetic? Is a penny magnetic? Using our special magnet tools and our scientific knowledge, we will learn to classify magnetic objects!
This hands-on learning experience will introduce science vocabulary while keeping your child engaged. No reservation needed. Free with price of admission.

Boogie Bash
2018-05-08 11:00
“Moving Around the World” We will be “traveling” around the globe today and exploring different cultures through dance, creative movement, and songs from Mexico (Mexican Hat Dance), France (Sur le Pont d’Avignon), Japan (Haru Ga Kita), and Greece (Tik Tik Tak).
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.

Museum Closed
2018-05-07

Cinco de Mayo Celebration
2018-05-05 10:00 - 14:00
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Saturday May 5th 10am-2pm
Enjoy The Chikawa Aztec Dancers at 10:30 and 11:30am, a special reading of “Cinco de Mouse O” at 10:30 and 11:30am and a cultural performance by Ballet Folklorico at 12:30pm.

Visiting author Valerie Sweeten
2018-05-04 11:00 - 12:30
Valerie Sweeten
Friday May 4th 11am
Author visit during Children’s Book Week.
Valerie Sweeten will be reading her book Shh, Listen: On a Safari at 11:00 on the stage.
We can promote this as “Storybook Theatre special guest” since she will be in that time slot.
Her reading will immediately be followed by a meet-and-greet, when she will be selling and signing her 2 books until 12:30.
Shh, Listen: On a Safari: Paperback, $10
Shh, Listen: In the Rainforest: Paperback, $8
Payment methods: Cash, Checks made payable to Valerie Sweeten, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX

Storybook Theatre
2018-05-04 11:00
Shh, Listen: On a Safari, Valerie Sweeten
[Special guest for Storybook Theatre—Author visit] We are closing out Children’s Book Week with a special visit from author Valerie Sweeten, who will be reading her latest book that follows the Grant family on a safari through Tanzania, where they discover the culture, food, and wildlife on their adventure.
Introduce your child to the wonder of reading and instill a love of books at an early age. Storybook Theatre combines your favorite childhood books with songs, rhymes and finger plays which are meant to promote early literacy and enhance language development. No reservation needed. Free with price of admission.

Children’s Book Week
2018-05-04 11:00
Tues. May 1st – Fri. May 4th. Young readers will be inspired by meeting guest authors – and hearing them read their books. Experience imaginary journeys to other times and places! Events included in the price of admission, which is $6 for adults and children 1 year and older.
Tuesday May 1st 10am-Noon, the Montgomery County Memorial Library System will be here signing children ages 5 and older up for their own library card.
Wednesday May 2nd 11am, Visiting author Amy Lee Creel will read her book, “The Giant Fish & Jonah: A Bible Story from a Unique Perspective”, meet and greet until 12:30pm.
Wednesday May 2nd 11:15am-1pm children will have an opportunity to read to therapy dogs from Montgomery Pet Partners.
Thursday May 3rd 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm Curious George will visit and take photos with children. 11 am. Shadow Puppet Theatre will present “Where the Wild Things Are”.
Friday May 4th 11 a.m Storybook Theatre will feature visiting author
Valerie Hamala Sweeten, who will read her book, “Shh, Listen: On a Safari”, meet and greet until 12:30pm. Shh, Listen: On a Safari Book Signing with Valerie Sweeten
Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of their sales to the museum when customers mention the museum during check out or online Sun. April 29 – Sun. May 6.

Mother's Day Silhouettes
2018-05-04 10:00 - 16:30
Mother’s Day Silhouettes
Friday May 4th and Saturday May 12th
Silhouette Artist Patti Rishforth will be with us for two days offering her one of a kind art of cutting your child’s profile from a special piece of paper.
Patti is exclusively here for these two days in The Woodlands creating these timeless keepsakes.
The process only takes 2 to 3 minutes, so your child will not be sitting long.
No need for the child to be dressed fancy as it is from the shoulders up, and if wanted, hair bows can be added.
Appointments and payment can be made at museum front desk or by calling 281-465-0955.
20% of every item sold is being donated back to museum.
Silhouettes – $39.00 Additional Copies – $15

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2018-05-03 11:00
Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak
This Caldecott Medal-winning classic is perfect for our celebration of Children’s Book Week. We’ll join Max on his journey, “wild rumpus” and all!
Shadow Puppet Theatre present 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. No reservation needed. Free with price of admission.
