Children's Museum of Houston

Rated the No. 1 Children's Museum in America by Parents Magazine. With 90,000 square feet of interactive exhibits for kids ages birth through 12, the Children's Museum of Houston is the ultimate Playground for Your Mind!

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    (713) 522-1138

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    cmhouston.org

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    Science Museum

Address

1500 Binz St (at La Branch St) Houston , TX 77004 United States

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W. Ross Wells

My son and I can build stuff at Invention Convention all day. The best family entertainment value in Houston. There is so much here you can't do it all in one visit.

Laura Watkins

We went on a free night. So wasn't shocked that it was packed. My 17,4& 3 yr old had a blast....ok so did I! Beautifully set up, lots of fun things to do. We ate at the cafe & the food was yummy!

Jan Penninkhof

The kids really liked the secret agent mission for kids of 8 years and above. Bit pricey though at $20

Jeffrey A

Park for free at the centennial gardens by Hermann Park . Kids should bring sneakers to do any climbing or active stuff (or your kids might be really upset). The tot spot is perfect for babies.

Arce Duarte

Awesome place for the kids! So many activities, events , and Thursdays are totally free!!! Awesome water works play area for the kids as well !:3

Samah Alsammahi

Amazing for kids and adults. Lots of things to do indoor and outdoor. Expect to spend at least 4 hours here.

Kelly A

One of the best children 's Museums I've been to! So interactive; even my 18mo had a blast! Don't overlook HEB and the restaurant !!

Fernando Covas

If you have small kids, go straight to the Tot Spot on the second floor. Perfect for toddlers !

Julie Fournier

Always a good place to have fun with the kids, a lot of activities for hours to play and discover.

Mind Your biz

Outside area in the summer is great. The younger kids room upstairs is wonderful too. Free Thur nights are very crowded .

Booker Fajardo

You will enjoy the dance revolution not only for children but for all ages

Phillip Boyle

Very cool place to visit! Don't go during free admission night, way too many kids around to be able to experience what the museum has to offer

Danielle Nicole

A little over priced, but there is tons of activities for the kids to do. It could be very educational experience, but my kids mostly ran around like hooligans, rather than trying to learn anything.

Mara

My kids love this place! It's a must go with kids of all ages. They could stay for hours and hours, but it is always so crowded !!

Eric Pan

Fun for kids and adults alike. Fun interactive areas for kids to explore, experiment, and make believe.

Houston Press

Check them out Sat, Sept 28th at "The Museum Experience - Zone 4!" Love this museum ? Vote for the 2013 Best of Readers Choice for your favorite Houston Museum ! http://readerschoice.houstonpress.com/

Jef With One F

Love this place. The year long membership is a great deal. My two year old could stay here for hours. The cafe is kind of grody though

CultureMap Houston Manager

This massive kid paradise is the number-one children’s museum in the country as well as the highest attended, with more than 750,000 people passing through its doors annually.

Caner Can

A great invention for kids!

Fernando Covas

For discounted admission , check Groupon before going to the museum , or present your Bank of America credit card for free adult admission for the cardholder(s).

Kelwadis Butler

Best children 's museum I've ever been to. Great toddler room on the third floor. Very clean .

Matt Rosenberg

Awesome museum but on a warm day in May, I felt hypothermic since they keep the temperature so low.

Kelly Adams Dennis

Their Thursday Free Family Nights , Family Adventures, and special educator membership make it affordable for all.

Marni

Excellent children 's museum . They have some really great exhibits here.

Regina Willis

Go early because the fun will make time fly.

Booker Fajardo

Fun and surely you will enjoy it...😊😊😊

Robert W

Gets crowded on weekends, the second floor is great for the babies

Houston Press

Head out to the Museum Experience - Zone 4 on September 28th for free museum entry, fun arts and crafts and more!

Brian Kelly

Right outside the Tot Spot room is a great play area with Little Tike Cars

ToryBurch

This indoor-outdoor interactive museum has something for every kind of child—scientists, adventurists, artists , fun-seekers, etc.

Charlie Huhn

Great place to bring your children . Educational and fun.

Jill Hornback

If you have a little one (birth to 36 Months) try the Tot Spot upstairs. I have been talking to many people who didn't even know it was there. My 18 month old LOVES it!!

Parents Magazine

Let your kid use a pretend debit card from an ATM machine to buy groceries and dine out at this museum . He’ll learn about money and have fun doing it!

Rachael Hilst

If you come during spring break prepare yourself for hoards of people and a lot of strollers.

Lynn Gallien

Garage parking is free when visiting the public library in the Children 's Museum

Henry's Hungry Houston

Get a nice frozen yogurt on a hot day like today. Yogurt machine shuts down by 5ish.

Jeffrey A

Park for free two blocks over by Hermann Park .

Jay L

Hands-down best kids museum I've seen. However the crowds are crazy.

Ming Jeng

Best children 's museum I've been to

Haloise Redding

Free on Thursdays 5-8pm

Alejandro Martinez

Week days is the way to go!!!

Jaime

My boys love coming here!! Something fun for all kids!

Dora

Save the admission fee by visiting during Free Family Nights (Thursday nights from 5pm-8pm) Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Shannon Gilliam

Check out their Discounts & Free times web page & take advantage of the many deals! www.cmhouston.org/free-discounts

Sushrut Pavanaskar

Tots spot is great for toddlers

Samantha AlMeida

Fun place to take the kiddos on a raining day!

Harvey Yancy

Story time is at 7pm, they read great books & kids get a free book on Thursdays!

Henry's Hungry Houston

Have a refreshing, mouthwatering fruit salad . Perfect on a hot day. Cut fresh daily.

Henry's Hungry Houston

Take a bite out of their juicy fruit salad . It's peeled, sliced and served fresh daily.

Allen Arcade

Jungle gym 10X

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