Summer is here, and Children’s Museum Houston is prepared to welcome it by reopening its doors on Tuesday, June 8th. It will celebrate summer with “Fun Summer Vibes”, a series of events where families can celebrate their long-awaited vacation.
The museum will be open six days a week, from Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will also be “Free Family Night Thursday” every week from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
There will be interactive activities, live shows and demonstrations, as well as performances. Here is the list for some of them:
Member Preview Days
Thursday, June 3rd to Saturday, June 5th
Let the Good Vibes Roll
Tuesday, June 8th, and Saturday, June 12th
- Strolling juggler, (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
- Magic show with Jamie Salinas, (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
- DJ Ryan dance party, (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Chill Out
Wednesday, June 16th
- Science demonstrations (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
Freedom Fest - Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 19th
- Spoken word artist Vascola Stoney – History of Juneteenth, (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
- DJ Ryan dance party, from (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Kidpendence Day - Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 3rd
- Captain America, from (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
STEAM Xtreme
Saturday, July 10th
- Science demonstrations, (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
Dog Days of Summer
Saturday, July 17th
- Texas Six Steppers dancing dogs, (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
- Faithful Paws therapy dogs, (11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m.)
I Scream for Ice Cream - National Ice Cream Day Celebration
Saturday, July 24th
- Juggler show, (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
- Food science demos, (12 p.m.)
Marvel Mania
Saturday, July 31st
- Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Spider-Man, (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Sunny Days Ahead - Tanabata Celebration in partnership with Consulate-General of Japan
Saturday, Aug. 7th
- Star Festival, (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
- Japanese origami and Tanzaku workshops, (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Be Our Guest
Saturday, Aug. 14th
- Princess Party with Ariel, Cinderella, Jasmine, Belle, Moana, and Tiana, (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
Innovation Nation
Saturday, Aug. 21st
- Cool science demonstrations, (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
And the Vibes Go On
Saturday, Aug. 28th and Saturday, Sept. 4th
- Tot*Tunes on Tour, (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
The museum will observe and enforce CDC safety guidelines during all events. Masks will be required for unvaccinated patrons. The museum recommends visitors book in advance as capacity is strictly limited.