Museum Hours

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Experience America’s #1 Children’s Museum

Houston’s only museum designed exclusively for children features exhibits that will excite, engage and inspire your kids in a whole new way.

The Museum is taking a break to focus on all new, digital initiative. All-Time Access is launching this Fall to meet you wherever you are - at school, at home, and at play! Learn more.

Ticket Pricing
Children Under 1
Free
Adults and Children (Ages 1+)
$12
Senior Citizens (Age 65+)
$11
Members of Military with Active ID
$10
SECRET Spy Game
$7*
*Not including General Admission

Keeping our space safe and family-friendly is important. To enter the museum, your group must include a child age 12 or under.

Museum Hours

Currently closed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Closed
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Ways to Save

Free Family Night

Free admission is available to everyone every Thursday night, 5 pm - 8 pm. The only requirement is that you bring a child with you!

Funding courtesy of Laura and John Arnold, William J. Hill, Houston Endowment, The Junior League of Houston, Inc., LUKOIL Overseas Offshore Projects, Inc., John P. McGovern Foundation, Houston Pi Beta Phi Foundation and The Wortham Foundation, Inc.

Active Military with ID

$10 tickets are available for active military personnel and their families. Valid for up to 6 individuals per visit; may not be combined with any other discount or offer. Active military member must be present to receive discount.

ASTC Travel Passport Program Members

Members of the ASTC Passport Program receive free admission for the number of people designated by their corresponding membership level. Please present your membership card at the box office to gain admission.

Bank of America Museums on Us® Program

Admission is free for Bank of America cardholders the first FULL weekend of the month. Offer only valid for the cardholder. Must show valid Bank of America card. Walk-ups permitted.

Lone Star Cardholders (including SNAP, TANF and WIC)

TANF, SNAP, WIC benefit recipients and Texas Lone Star card holders receive free admission for up to 6 individuals.

Recipients must be present, bring online reservation, and show one of the following to gain admission: Award letter for the current month you are using the card, shopping list, phone app with the expiration date or a recent receipt that shows that you are using the card and a valid state issued photo ID.

Our Mission

We transform communities through innovative, child-centered learning.

About Us

Approaching 40 years of operation, we are recognized as one of the world’s leading children’s museums.

Support Us

When you support us, you can feel confident that your contribution directly benefits the children of Houston.

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