Houston, TX

Children's Museum of Houston

Address: 1500 Binz St., Houston TX 77004 - MAP
Phone: (713) 522-1138
Web: www.cmhouston.org

The Children's Museum of Houston sets the standard for today's hands-on, interactive museums of learning and discovery, built especially for younger patrons.

The 90,000-square-foot museum has a 5-star rating on social network sites, was voted "Ultimate Kid-Friendly Attraction" in a Houston Chronicle readers' poll, and tied for the No. 1 spot as the nation's best children's museum in Child magazine.

The exhibits are bilingual and the museum serves children ages birth to 12 years.

Permanent exhibits include:

• FlowWorks - This exhibit unleashes the power of water for children to explore and research the concept of energy flow. Plus, it's got plenty of wild, wet fun that young imaginations can't resist!
• Kidtropolis, USA - Finally, a chance for kids to rule the world! Here at Kidtropolis, the under-12 bunch do everything adults do, and more! Youngsters can start a business, hold a job, elect each other into city government and get a business loan. Learn about real life in a game-style atmosphere.
• Power Play- This newest exhibit teams up to teach kids about health and physical fitness. While they're jumping around and having fun, kids learn that exercise is fun and good for you.
• CYBERCHASE - The Chase Is On! - It's up to kids to thwart the evil Hacker who's on a mission to take over the Internet! This exciting math exhibit takes kids on a technical adventure and shows them how to play digital detective.
• Invention Convention - Gadgets and gizmos galore are laid out for kids to connect, create and construct anything their heart desires. Here they'll learn to imagine it and create it!
• EcoStation - Kids naturally care about the Earth, and this exhibit teaches them to understand how our actions impact the environment - and what we can all do about it! Kids become empowered after learning about water quality testing, soil exploration and other tests they can take home and perform in their own backyards.
• How Does It Work? - Answers to the most pressing questions of the day, like "How does a wireless phone work?" and "Why can't people see in the dark?" Explore a real '66 Mustang to discover what makes a car go, and lift yourself 5 feet into the air to learn how a simple pulley system can move even the heaviest of objects.