Shadow Puppet Theatre-The Mitten
2025-01-23 11:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, January 23rd at 11am presents “The Mitten” by Jan Brett. Based on a traditional Ukrainian folktale, this is the story of what happens when Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow and an assortment of forest animals crawl in one by one. Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #BookReading #StoryTime #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements that allow our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, children of all ages are enchanted with the animated shadows.
(NEW OPEN TIME)
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

Mini Masterminds-balancing snake
2025-01-23 11:00
Join us Wednesday, January 22 for Mini Masterminds balancing snake. Celebrate the Year of the Snake by creating a balancing snake art project. Texture, color and gravity bring these fun reptiles to life! Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #Science #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
(NEW OPEN TIME)
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

Museum Open
2025-01-24 09:30, 2025-01-28 09:30, 2025-01-29 09:30, 2025-01-30 09:30, 2025-01-31 09:30, 2025-02-04 09:30, 2025-02-05 09:30, 2025-02-06 09:30 and 1 more date
Fall Hours: August 12th-December 30th
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm, Friday 9:30am-4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
Admission is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. Please visit here to reserve your timed session tickets.
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As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

Storybook Theatre-The Year of the Snake: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac
2025-01-24 11:00
Storybook Theatre at 11am Friday, January 24th presents “The Year of the Snake: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac” by Oliver Chin. In honor of Lunar New Year (January 29) and The Year of the Snake, this story is about Suzie, a young serpent who sets out on an adventure to change others’ attitudes about snakes! Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #BookReading #StoryTime #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
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 fingerplays which are meant to promote early literacy and enhance language development.
(NEW OPEN TIME)
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

Lunar New Year Celebration and Parades
2025-01-25 10:30 - 13:30
Lunar New Year Saturday, January 25th
Celebrate the Year of the SNAKE 🐍🎊 with us! Experience the Museum transformed in traditional colors and decorations for this amazing Lunar New Year’s event while experiencing various fun activities and art projects! Performances by the Houston Lion Kings at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm. Enjoy an author visit with Ulysses Hsu, who will be reading “The Story of Science: Universe” on stage at 11:00am followed by a meet-and-greet. Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
Ulysses Hsu will be our special guest author during our Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, January 25. He will be reading The Story of Science: Universe on stage at 11:00am followed by a meet-and-greet, also on stage, where he will sign his books until 12:15pm. All three of his books can be purchased at the front desk the day of the program prior to getting them signed.
Ulysses, a junior at the John Cooper School, started writing and had his first book published at 13-years-old. Through his writing and illustrations, his goal is to express creativity and knowledge, hoping to teach science in a fun and engaging way and at the same time inspire others to read. This is his third published children’s book, all part of the series,
The Story of Science.

Thanks PF Chang’s – The Woodlands for supporting this event.

Author Visit with Ulysses Hsu
2025-01-25 11:00
Join us for a special author visit on Saturday, January 25th from 11:00am-12:15pm with Ulysses Hsu who will be reading “The Story of Science: Universe“. Ulysses, a junior at the John Cooper School, started writing and had his first book published at 13-years-old. This book is the third in his series of books that teach science in a fun and engaging way. Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #BookReading #StoryTime #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum #AuthorVisit
(NEW OPEN TIME)
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

Museum Closed
2025-01-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-09 08:00 - 17:00
Hours: Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm. Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Starting Jan. 2nd daily admission is $9 per person 1 years and older, children under 1 and Museum Members are free.
Recommended ages 7 years and under.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Click for tickets.
As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community. Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Click here to donate now.

Rhyme Time for babies and toddlers ages 6-24 months.
2025-01-28 09:30, 2025-02-04 09:30
Rhyme Time is a group class focused on gently exposing your child to an environment of music through songs, movement, singing and first introductions to instruments. It’s an excellent way to interact with other families in our community, while fostering socialization for babies. Meets TUESDAYS at 9:30am, included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets
Summer Hours
June 3rd – August 9th 2025
Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-4:00pm, Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Fall Hours
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm, Friday 9:30am-4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

Boogie Bash-Snow Fun
2025-01-28 11:00
Boogie Bash on Tuesday, January 21st at 11am, presents “Snow Fun”. Look forward to activities celebrating the season including building imaginary snowmen and skating with paper plates.
#Dance #Movement #Music #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets
Fall Hours (NEW OPEN TIME)
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm, Friday 9:30am-4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

The Learning Zoo
2025-01-29 11:00
The Learning Zoo-Wednesday, January 29th at 11:00am. Discover the fascinating world of various amazing animals through this hands-on, interactive experience on the stage. Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
Fall Hours (NEW OPEN TIME)
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

Shadow Puppet Theatre-Sadie and the Snowman
2025-01-30 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, January 30th at 11am presents “Sadie and the Snowman” by Allen Morgan. With spring approaching, Sadie worries about her snowman being able to stick around! Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #BookReading #StoryTime #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements that allow our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, children of all ages are enchanted with the animated shadows.
(NEW OPEN TIME)
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

Storybook Theatre-Snowflake in My Pocket
2025-01-31 11:00
Storybook Theatre at 11am Friday, January 31st presents “Snowflake in My Pocket” by Rachel Bright. In this sweet tale about friendship, Bear is sick and can’t go out to play with Squirrel, who is experiencing his first snowfall. Missing his dear buddy, Squirrel decides to put a snowflake in his pocket to give to Bear. Bear then comforts Squirrel over the melted snowflake by pointing out that unlike snow, friends are forever! Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #BookReading #StoryTime #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
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 fingerplays which are meant to promote early literacy and enhance language development.
(NEW OPEN TIME)
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

Boogie Bash-Get Fit and Boogie
2025-02-04 11:00
Boogie Bash on Tuesday, February 4th at 11am, presents “Get Fit and Boogie”. Come in out the cold and get ready for Boogie Bash, featuring musical activities that emphasize the importance of moving and exercising. #Dance #Movement #Music #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets
(NEW OPEN TIME)
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm, Friday 9:30am-4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days Meet and Greets at 10:00am, 10:40am, 11:20am, noon, 12:40pm and 1:20pm.
2025-02-05 10:00 - 13:40
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days-Wednesday, February 5, 2025Meet and Greets at 10:00am, 10:40am, 11:20am, noon, 12:40pm and 1:20pm.
Meet and Greets ARE SOLD OUT!Due to the popularity of this opportunity, our Gabby Meet ’n Greet sessions are no longer available. We apologize for this inconvenience, but want to encourage sign up for admission to the museum where children can still participate in Gabby activities, book readings, art projects and free give-a-ways.

Click for tickets then select Feb. 5th and choose your session time.

The Woodlands Children’s Museum announces its participation in Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). Celebrating the power of imagination, learning the joy of teamwork, Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days is bringing the magic of the hit series to The Woodlands community.
“ACM and DreamWorks Animation share key values as they relate to playful learning,” states Arthur G. Affleck, III, Executive Director of the Association of Children’s Museums. “Like children’s museums, Gabby’s Dollhouse emphasizes social-emotional learning and showcases compassion, curiosity, creativity, learning from mistakes and the joy of teamwork.”
In addition to the character Meet & Greets at 10:00am, 10:40am, 11:20am, noon, 12:40pm and 1:20pm, guests are encouraged to participate in a Gabby’s Dollhouse themed art project in the Muse Art Bar, an Egg-tastic science activity, and Gabby book readings at 11:00am and 12:20pm. Leading up to the event, guests can enjoy a cat-tastic scavenger hunt, a Gabby’s Dollhouse memory game, and Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days CraftRat art project.
“We are thrilled to be a part of this partnership and to bring the excitement of meeting a favorite character to families in our community” stated Angela Colton, Executive Director of The Woodlands Children’s Museum. “Gabby’s Dollhouse encourages adventure, making memories, and embracing mistakes, which all align well with our mission of discovering through play.”
Children and families are encouraged to pre-purchase tickets online for this popular event at bit.ly/TWCMtickets and selecting a timed session. This event is included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. Choose Feb. 5th on the calendar to reserve your tickets.
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days is a year-long partnership between DreamWorks Animation and the Association Children’s Museums celebrating creativity, imagination and play at children’s museums across the country. For a list of all participating ACM member locations, events and more information about the initiative, please visit GabbysDollhouse.com.

(NEW OPEN TIME)Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pmFriday 9:30am-4:00pmSaturday 10:00am-5:00pmClosed Sunday and Monday
As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

Shadow Puppet Theatre-Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?
2025-02-06 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, February 6th at 11am presents “Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?, by Dr. Seuss. This delightful Dr. Seuss classic encourages children to use their imaginations along with Mr. Brown to create the sounds of the world around them including the “buzz buzz” of a bee and the “pip” of a goldfish kiss! Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #BookReading #StoryTime #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
Shadow puppet theater provides a foundational understanding of storytelling while facilitating direct and engaging interactions with the audience. The mesmerizing spectacle of animated shadows captivates viewers of all ages, showcasing the unique magic of this art form.
(NEW OPEN TIME)
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

Storybook Theatre-Mae Among the Stars
2025-02-07 11:00
Storybook Theatre at 11am Friday, February 7th presents “Mae Among the Stars” by Roda Ahmed. In celebration of Black History Month, children will be introduced to the story of Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel in space. As a child, Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination along with her parents’ encouragement led her to fulfill her dreams and achieve amazing success at NASA. Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #BookReading #StoryTime #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
Cultivate a lifelong appreciation for literature by introducing your child to the enchantment of reading at a young age. Storybook Theatre seamlessly integrates beloved childhood stories with engaging elements such as songs, rhymes, and fingerplays, fostering early literacy skills and enhancing language development in a dynamic and entertaining manner.
(NEW OPEN TIME)
Tuesday-Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here.

Wonderseum Preschool OPEN HOUSE
2025-02-07 14:30 - 17:00
Book Your Tour now for the Wonderseum Preschool OPEN HOUSE Friday, February 7th, 2025!
2:30pm-3:00pm, 3:30pm-4:00pm, 4:30pm-5:00pm.
Tour our classroom and meet our pre-k teachers and Education Coordinators.
Wonderseum is a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool environment for 4-year-olds located inside The Woodlands Children’s Museum.
If you are looking for a preschool education that will give your child a strong foundation for success, a Reggio Emilia approach may be the right choice for you.
Click to book your tour time.
