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Children's Museum Houston, Houston, TX
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Children's Museum Houston

Children's Museum Houston is a museum in Houston, TX, part of the Houston & Galveston guide. Cost: under $25.

1500 Binz St · Houston, TX

Why you should go…

Children's Museum Houston offers hands-on interactive exhibits for children and families in Houston's Museum District. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, with extended hours on Thursday evenings that include free admission from 5 to 8 pm. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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