Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play - In observance of Nickelodeon’s annual event that encourages children to turn off the screens and “get up, get out, and go play,” today’s TWO Boogie Bash sessions feature some fun musical activities that encourage boys and girls to be active and healthy. We will be playing musical hula hoops, […]

Skeeter puts on an entertaining variety show with plenty of laughs and some magic sprinkled in. Skeeter is known for enchanting young audiences with his infectious humor, magic and music. Friday December 28th 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm

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 […]

FALL HOUR (starting Tues. Aug. 9th) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm Friday and Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm Closed Sunday and Monday Closed for exhibit removal 9/4-9/12. Re-opening Tuesday 9/13. Daily Admission is $7.50 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 […]

Tuesday July 9th at 10:30am, Noon and 1:30pm. Enjoy hands on activities and Japanese Dance performances. Tanabata, (Evening of the Seventh) or the Star Festival, is held on the evening of July 7. The festival traces its origins to a mythological legend that the Cowherd Star (Altair) and Weaver Star (Vega), lovers separated by the […]

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 […]

The Chikawa Aztec Dancers Tuesday, November 26th 11:15am, Noon, and 1:00pm. Join us as we recognize Native American Heritage Month with special dance performances that represent the Aztec culture.

Le Theatre de Marionette Silly Strings 30 minute puppet shows at 11am and 1pm. This talented musical variety show features several entertaining and unique trick marionettes including clowns, roller skaters, jugglers, dancing skeletons, teddy bears, Michael Jackson and even Elvis. Thanks to Texas Commission on the Arts for awarding us a grant for this amazing show.

Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre July 9th at 11am, presents 🌝🎉🌝🎈🌝🎂 “Happy Birthday, Moon" by Frank Asch. In this classic sweet story, a young bear tries to find a present for the moon, with whom he shares a birthday! His dilemma is figuring out the perfect gift for the moon. Click here on Thursday, July 9th […]

Join us on Thursday, May 5th at 11:00am and 1:00pm for a puppet show with Margaret Clauder—“Reading and Rhyming with Mother Goose” 

Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, September 10th at 11am and 2:30pm presents 🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍  "The Peace Book", by Todd Parr. Children learn the importance of friendship, caring, and acceptance of others through this child-friendly message of peace and hope. Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to […]

Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play - In observance of Nickelodeon’s annual event that encourages children to turn off the screens and “get up, get out, and go play,” today’s TWO Boogie Bash sessions feature some fun musical activities that encourage boys and girls to be active and healthy. We will be playing musical hula hoops, […]

Skeeter puts on an entertaining variety show with plenty of laughs and some magic sprinkled in. Skeeter is known for enchanting young audiences with his infectious humor, magic and music. Friday December 28th 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm

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 […]

FALL HOUR (starting Tues. Aug. 9th) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm Friday and Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm Closed Sunday and Monday Closed for exhibit removal 9/4-9/12. Re-opening Tuesday 9/13. Daily Admission is $7.50 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 […]

Tuesday July 9th at 10:30am, Noon and 1:30pm. Enjoy hands on activities and Japanese Dance performances. Tanabata, (Evening of the Seventh) or the Star Festival, is held on the evening of July 7. The festival traces its origins to a mythological legend that the Cowherd Star (Altair) and Weaver Star (Vega), lovers separated by the […]

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 […]

The Chikawa Aztec Dancers Tuesday, November 26th 11:15am, Noon, and 1:00pm. Join us as we recognize Native American Heritage Month with special dance performances that represent the Aztec culture.

Le Theatre de Marionette Silly Strings 30 minute puppet shows at 11am and 1pm. This talented musical variety show features several entertaining and unique trick marionettes including clowns, roller skaters, jugglers, dancing skeletons, teddy bears, Michael Jackson and even Elvis. Thanks to Texas Commission on the Arts for awarding us a grant for this amazing show.

Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre July 9th at 11am, presents 🌝🎉🌝🎈🌝🎂 “Happy Birthday, Moon" by Frank Asch. In this classic sweet story, a young bear tries to find a present for the moon, with whom he shares a birthday! His dilemma is figuring out the perfect gift for the moon. Click here on Thursday, July 9th […]

Join us on Thursday, May 5th at 11:00am and 1:00pm for a puppet show with Margaret Clauder—“Reading and Rhyming with Mother Goose” 

Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, September 10th at 11am and 2:30pm presents 🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍  "The Peace Book", by Todd Parr. Children learn the importance of friendship, caring, and acceptance of others through this child-friendly message of peace and hope. Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to […]

Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play - In observance of Nickelodeon’s annual event that encourages children to turn off the screens and “get up, get out, and go play,” today’s TWO Boogie Bash sessions feature some fun musical activities that encourage boys and girls to be active and healthy. We will be playing musical hula hoops, […]

Skeeter puts on an entertaining variety show with plenty of laughs and some magic sprinkled in. Skeeter is known for enchanting young audiences with his infectious humor, magic and music. Friday December 28th 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm

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 […]

Tuesday July 9th at 10:30am, Noon and 1:30pm. Enjoy hands on activities and Japanese Dance performances. Tanabata, (Evening of the Seventh) or the Star Festival, is held on the evening of July 7. The festival traces its origins to a mythological legend that the Cowherd Star (Altair) and Weaver Star (Vega), lovers separated by the […]

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 […]

The Chikawa Aztec Dancers Tuesday, November 26th 11:15am, Noon, and 1:00pm. Join us as we recognize Native American Heritage Month with special dance performances that represent the Aztec culture.

Le Theatre de Marionette Silly Strings 30 minute puppet shows at 11am and 1pm. This talented musical variety show features several entertaining and unique trick marionettes including clowns, roller skaters, jugglers, dancing skeletons, teddy bears, Michael Jackson and even Elvis. Thanks to Texas Commission on the Arts for awarding us a grant for this amazing show.

Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre July 9th at 11am, presents 🌝🎉🌝🎈🌝🎂 “Happy Birthday, Moon" by Frank Asch. In this classic sweet story, a young bear tries to find a present for the moon, with whom he shares a birthday! His dilemma is figuring out the perfect gift for the moon. Click here on Thursday, July 9th […]

Join us on Thursday, May 5th at 11:00am and 1:00pm for a puppet show with Margaret Clauder—“Reading and Rhyming with Mother Goose” 

Boogie Bash on Tuesday, September 13th at 11am, presents Pirate Party. Today we will enjoy a variety of fun musical activities celebrating all things pirate including walking the plank and learning some kid-friendly pirate vocabulary. #Dance #Movement #Music #Educate #Empower #Excite  Included in the price of admission, which is $7.50 for adults and children 1 year […]

Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, September 10th at 11am and 2:30pm presents 🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍  "The Peace Book", by Todd Parr. Children learn the importance of friendship, caring, and acceptance of others through this child-friendly message of peace and hope. Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to […]

Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play - In observance of Nickelodeon’s annual event that encourages children to turn off the screens and “get up, get out, and go play,” today’s TWO Boogie Bash sessions feature some fun musical activities that encourage boys and girls to be active and healthy. We will be playing musical hula hoops, […]

Skeeter puts on an entertaining variety show with plenty of laughs and some magic sprinkled in. Skeeter is known for enchanting young audiences with his infectious humor, magic and music. Friday December 28th 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm

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 […]

Science Madness on Wednesday, September 14th from 10am-noon, celebrates International 🟢🟠🟡🟣 Dot Day with STEM. International Dot Day is celebrated on September 15th. The inspiration for the day comes from the book, The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds. Participants will be encouraged to create towers using DOTS candy and toothpicks. This Floor Program is included in […]

Tuesday July 9th at 10:30am, Noon and 1:30pm. Enjoy hands on activities and Japanese Dance performances. Tanabata, (Evening of the Seventh) or the Star Festival, is held on the evening of July 7. The festival traces its origins to a mythological legend that the Cowherd Star (Altair) and Weaver Star (Vega), lovers separated by the […]

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 […]

The Chikawa Aztec Dancers Tuesday, November 26th 11:15am, Noon, and 1:00pm. Join us as we recognize Native American Heritage Month with special dance performances that represent the Aztec culture.

Le Theatre de Marionette Silly Strings 30 minute puppet shows at 11am and 1pm. This talented musical variety show features several entertaining and unique trick marionettes including clowns, roller skaters, jugglers, dancing skeletons, teddy bears, Michael Jackson and even Elvis. Thanks to Texas Commission on the Arts for awarding us a grant for this amazing show.

Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre July 9th at 11am, presents 🌝🎉🌝🎈🌝🎂 “Happy Birthday, Moon" by Frank Asch. In this classic sweet story, a young bear tries to find a present for the moon, with whom he shares a birthday! His dilemma is figuring out the perfect gift for the moon. Click here on Thursday, July 9th […]

Join us on Thursday, May 5th at 11:00am and 1:00pm for a puppet show with Margaret Clauder—“Reading and Rhyming with Mother Goose” 

On Wednesday, September 14 at 11am, come learn and laugh with art history! Children and adults will enjoy this light-hearted journey through art history. Famous paintings throughout time will plant a seed of interest in the fine arts for you and your child. We will briefly talk about each painting but quickly shift to giggles […]

Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, September 10th at 11am and 2:30pm presents 🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍  "The Peace Book", by Todd Parr. Children learn the importance of friendship, caring, and acceptance of others through this child-friendly message of peace and hope. Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to […]

Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play - In observance of Nickelodeon’s annual event that encourages children to turn off the screens and “get up, get out, and go play,” today’s TWO Boogie Bash sessions feature some fun musical activities that encourage boys and girls to be active and healthy. We will be playing musical hula hoops, […]

Skeeter puts on an entertaining variety show with plenty of laughs and some magic sprinkled in. Skeeter is known for enchanting young audiences with his infectious humor, magic and music. Friday December 28th 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm

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 […]

Tuesday July 9th at 10:30am, Noon and 1:30pm. Enjoy hands on activities and Japanese Dance performances. Tanabata, (Evening of the Seventh) or the Star Festival, is held on the evening of July 7. The festival traces its origins to a mythological legend that the Cowherd Star (Altair) and Weaver Star (Vega), lovers separated by the […]

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 […]

The Chikawa Aztec Dancers Tuesday, November 26th 11:15am, Noon, and 1:00pm. Join us as we recognize Native American Heritage Month with special dance performances that represent the Aztec culture.

Le Theatre de Marionette Silly Strings 30 minute puppet shows at 11am and 1pm. This talented musical variety show features several entertaining and unique trick marionettes including clowns, roller skaters, jugglers, dancing skeletons, teddy bears, Michael Jackson and even Elvis. Thanks to Texas Commission on the Arts for awarding us a grant for this amazing show.

Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre July 9th at 11am, presents 🌝🎉🌝🎈🌝🎂 “Happy Birthday, Moon" by Frank Asch. In this classic sweet story, a young bear tries to find a present for the moon, with whom he shares a birthday! His dilemma is figuring out the perfect gift for the moon. Click here on Thursday, July 9th […]

Join us on Thursday, May 5th at 11:00am and 1:00pm for a puppet show with Margaret Clauder—“Reading and Rhyming with Mother Goose” 

Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, September 15th at 11am presents “Pirate Princess" by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen. Princess Bea prefers pirate ships over tea parties and other princess-like activities. When Captain Jack welcomes Bea aboard his ship, she struggles to prove herself seaworthy and comes close to walking the plank until her princess skills rise to the occasion […]

Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, September 10th at 11am and 2:30pm presents 🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍  "The Peace Book", by Todd Parr. Children learn the importance of friendship, caring, and acceptance of others through this child-friendly message of peace and hope. Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to […]

Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play - In observance of Nickelodeon’s annual event that encourages children to turn off the screens and “get up, get out, and go play,” today’s TWO Boogie Bash sessions feature some fun musical activities that encourage boys and girls to be active and healthy. We will be playing musical hula hoops, […]

Skeeter puts on an entertaining variety show with plenty of laughs and some magic sprinkled in. Skeeter is known for enchanting young audiences with his infectious humor, magic and music. Friday December 28th 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm

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 […]

Tuesday July 9th at 10:30am, Noon and 1:30pm. Enjoy hands on activities and Japanese Dance performances. Tanabata, (Evening of the Seventh) or the Star Festival, is held on the evening of July 7. The festival traces its origins to a mythological legend that the Cowherd Star (Altair) and Weaver Star (Vega), lovers separated by the […]

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 […]

The Chikawa Aztec Dancers Tuesday, November 26th 11:15am, Noon, and 1:00pm. Join us as we recognize Native American Heritage Month with special dance performances that represent the Aztec culture.

Le Theatre de Marionette Silly Strings 30 minute puppet shows at 11am and 1pm. This talented musical variety show features several entertaining and unique trick marionettes including clowns, roller skaters, jugglers, dancing skeletons, teddy bears, Michael Jackson and even Elvis. Thanks to Texas Commission on the Arts for awarding us a grant for this amazing show.

Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre July 9th at 11am, presents 🌝🎉🌝🎈🌝🎂 “Happy Birthday, Moon" by Frank Asch. In this classic sweet story, a young bear tries to find a present for the moon, with whom he shares a birthday! His dilemma is figuring out the perfect gift for the moon. Click here on Thursday, July 9th […]

Join us on Thursday, May 5th at 11:00am and 1:00pm for a puppet show with Margaret Clauder—“Reading and Rhyming with Mother Goose” 

Storybook Theatre Friday, September 16th at 11am presents “The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds “Just make a mark and see where it takes you.” Her teacher’s words give Vashti the gentle nudge she needs to have the confidence to channel her creativity and create something wonderful beginning with one little dot. International Dot Day is […]

Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, September 10th at 11am and 2:30pm presents 🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍  "The Peace Book", by Todd Parr. Children learn the importance of friendship, caring, and acceptance of others through this child-friendly message of peace and hope. Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to […]

Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play - In observance of Nickelodeon’s annual event that encourages children to turn off the screens and “get up, get out, and go play,” today’s TWO Boogie Bash sessions feature some fun musical activities that encourage boys and girls to be active and healthy. We will be playing musical hula hoops, […]

Skeeter puts on an entertaining variety show with plenty of laughs and some magic sprinkled in. Skeeter is known for enchanting young audiences with his infectious humor, magic and music. Friday December 28th 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm

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 […]

Pirate 'n Mermaid Day Saturday, September 17th Board our version of the Jolly Roger and keep a close eye out for treasure and mermaids! Land-ho; let’s navigate our way through the museum with our best peg-legs and fancy tails to find the hidden treasure! Captain Maggie's Oceans of FUN puppet shows at 11:00am, noon, 1:00pm, […]

Tuesday July 9th at 10:30am, Noon and 1:30pm. Enjoy hands on activities and Japanese Dance performances. Tanabata, (Evening of the Seventh) or the Star Festival, is held on the evening of July 7. The festival traces its origins to a mythological legend that the Cowherd Star (Altair) and Weaver Star (Vega), lovers separated by the […]

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 […]

The Chikawa Aztec Dancers Tuesday, November 26th 11:15am, Noon, and 1:00pm. Join us as we recognize Native American Heritage Month with special dance performances that represent the Aztec culture.

Le Theatre de Marionette Silly Strings 30 minute puppet shows at 11am and 1pm. This talented musical variety show features several entertaining and unique trick marionettes including clowns, roller skaters, jugglers, dancing skeletons, teddy bears, Michael Jackson and even Elvis. Thanks to Texas Commission on the Arts for awarding us a grant for this amazing show.

Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre July 9th at 11am, presents 🌝🎉🌝🎈🌝🎂 “Happy Birthday, Moon" by Frank Asch. In this classic sweet story, a young bear tries to find a present for the moon, with whom he shares a birthday! His dilemma is figuring out the perfect gift for the moon. Click here on Thursday, July 9th […]

Join us on Thursday, May 5th at 11:00am and 1:00pm for a puppet show with Margaret Clauder—“Reading and Rhyming with Mother Goose” 

Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, September 10th at 11am and 2:30pm presents 🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍  "The Peace Book", by Todd Parr. Children learn the importance of friendship, caring, and acceptance of others through this child-friendly message of peace and hope. Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to […]