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 […]

Daily Admission is $8 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. HOUR Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm Friday 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

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 […]

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 […]

Monday, 12/19: Anna and Elsa visit Elsa 10:30am-11am and 12:30pm-1pm Anna 11:30-Noon and 1:30pm-2pm. Holiday Bingo 11am, Noon, 1pm. Tuesday, 12/20: Elf Snickerdoodle's Holiday Juggling Performance- 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm. Wednesday, 12/21: TCA Sponsored Children's Musician Joe McDermott 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm. Thursday, 12/22: NEA Sponsored Twas the Night Before Christmas Marionette Puppet Show Jean […]

Daily Admission is $8 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. HOUR Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm Friday 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm

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 […]

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, January 10th at 11am, presents Bean Bag Boogie. We’ll be enjoying bean bag movement songs that teach children to follow directions, move rhythmically, and develop coordination and motor skills. #Dance #Movement #Music #Educate #Empower #Excite  Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. […]

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” 

Crazy About Critters hosts The Learning Zoo Wednesday, January 11 at 11am. Laugh, learn and get hands-on during an educational animal encounter on stage with The Learning Zoo. This Floor Program is included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets  

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, Jan. 12th at 11 presents  “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff. This beloved picture book follows Mouse, who, when given a cookie, then asks for a glass of milk…and on it goes! Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and […]

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 at 11am Friday, Jan. 13th presents “Unicorns Don’t Love Rainbows" by Emma Adams. This unicorn is different from other unicorns. He doesn’t care for things like cake, glitter, and especially rainbows! And that’s okay, because he’s learned that his friends will still love him the way that he is! Included in the price […]

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 […]

Lunar New Year Celebration-Saturday, January 14th, with Lion Dance performances by the Celestial Dragon Houston Lion Kings at 10:30am and 11:30am. Special Storytime: The Year of the Rabbit: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac, Oliver Chin. This story is part of a series highlighting each of the animals of the Chinese zodiac and teaches children Eastern […]

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 […]