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Exhibits
496994

The Cinema of George Lucas


The exhibit features nearly 50 props, costumes, and awards from George Lucas's blockbuster films, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and American Graffiti. A special section of the exhibit, Live the Adventure, gives visitors the opportunity to shoot, run, and climb their way through scenes from some of these movies.
281.244.2100
http://www.spacecenter.org
Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/20/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-18
Time: During Center hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Space Center Houston

1601 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX77058


Exhibits
495167

Dinosaurs Alive!


The outdoor exhibit features more than 20 life-like animatronic dinosaurs, including a full-size Tyrannosaurus Rex.
800.582.4673
http://www.moodygardens.org
Ongoing Daily 6/6/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-19
Time: 10am-6pm
Cost: $5.95; Children (2 & under) free

Moody Gardens

One Hope Boulevard
Galveston, TX77554


Exhibits
414056

Terra Cotta Warriors


Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor includes a sample of the Eighth Wonder of the Ancient World: 20 of the life-like, life-size clay warriors created as protectors of the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, in the third century BC. The exhibit also features more than 100 other artifacts from the emperor's vast necropolis, including a suit of armor, pendants, and ritual objects. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended; tickets include admission to the permanent exhibit halls.
713.639.4629
http://www.hmns.org
Ongoing Daily 5/22/09 - 10/18/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During regular hours
Cost: Adults $30; Seniors & Children (3-11) $24; Members $15

Houston Museum of Natural Science

One Hermann Circle Drive
Houston, TX77030


Exhibits
412814

Genghis Khan


The special exhibition explores the innovation, technological mastery, engineering marvels, and cultural sophistication of the world's greatest conqueror, Genghis Khan. The exhibit features interactive role-playing activities; wrap-around screen films; artisans, musicians, dancers, and singers from Mongolia; and treasures and artifacts from a host of Chinese and Mongolian museums. Tickets include admission to the permanent exhibit halls.
713.639.4629
http://www.hmns.org
Ongoing Daily 2/27/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-18
Time: During regular hours
Cost: Adults $22; Seniors & Children (3-11) $18

Houston Museum of Natural Science

One Hermann Circle Drive
Houston, TX77030


Exhibits
493040

How People Make Things


The special exhibit, inspired by the factory tour segments from the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood television series, offers hands-on activities using real factory tools and machines to create objects with four manufacturing processes - molding, cutting, deforming, and assembly.
713.522.1138
http://www.cmhouston.org
Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-12
Time: During regular hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Children's Museum of Houston

1500 Binz Street
Houston, TX77004


Exhibits
509201

Facing Mars


The special exhibit explores the challenges and possibilities of human space travel to the Red Planet through a variety of interactive activities.
713.521.1515
http://www.thehealthmuseum.org
Ongoing Daily 5/30/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-19
Time: During regular hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

The Health Museum

1515 Hermann Drive
Houston, TX77004


Films
515732

Bee Movie (PG)


The theater offers summertime fun with a free showing of Bee Movie.
http://www.santikos.com
Ongoing Daily 7/13/09 - 7/16/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 11am
Cost: Free

Santikos Theatres - Silverado IMAX Houston

24720 State Highway 249
Tomball, TX77375


Films
494310

Summer Children's Series: Jimmy Neutron (G)


Studio Movie Grill's summer children's series continues with Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. The series features a different family movie each week during the summer, Mon-Thu at 11am, with special low ticket prices. Also takes place at the CityCentre location at Beltway 8 and I-10W.
832.593.6684
http://www.studiomoviegrill.com
Ongoing Daily 7/13/09 - 7/16/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-18
Time: 11am
Cost: Adults $2; Children $1

Studio Movie Grill

8580 Highway 6 North
Houston, TX77095


Library Programs
515598

Young Audiences Performance


Teens are invited to enjoy performances of dance, music, visual arts, and puppetry.
832.393.1820
http://www.houstonlibrary.org
7/13/09

Ages: 12-17
Time: 4pm-5pm
Cost: Free

Henington-Alief Regional Branch Library

7979 South Kirkwood
Houston, TX77072


Ongoing Exhibits
188408

Bearing Witness: A Community Remembers


Authentic film footage, artifacts, photographs, and documents show life in pre-war Europe, during the Nazi movement, and after the Holocaust. The exhibit includes a very rare and poignant collection of children's shoes recovered from a concentration camp in Poland, and an authentic World War II rail car of the type used to transport people to the concentration camps.
713.942.8000
http://www.hmh.org
Ongoing Daily 2/16/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 10-18
Time: During museum hours
Cost: Free

Holocaust Museum Houston

5401 Caroline Street
Houston, TX77004


Ongoing Exhibits
165247

Gem Vault


The Lester and Sue Smith Gem Vault, a new permanent exhibit hall, features cut and polished jewels, including dazzling examples of diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, aquamarine, and more. The centerpiece is a 1,869-carat natural emerald crystal, the largest ever recovered in North America.
713.639.4629
http://www.hmns.org
Ongoing Daily 11/17/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-18
Time: During Museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission to the permanent exhibition halls

Houston Museum of Natural Science

One Hermann Circle Drive
Houston, TX77030


Ongoing Exhibits
113124

Cockrell Butterfly Center & Hall of Entomology


The butterfly exhibit is a three-story glass structure that showcases hundreds of live butterflies in a naturalistic rainforest setting, where butterflies flutter among - and occasionally land on - visitors strolling the paths or relaxing on benches. The Brown Hall of Entomology contains several live insects from around the world, as well as interactive displays. A children's room provides a nice quiet spot for parents to sit and for kids to use their imaginations - on hand are books, puzzles, games, tables and chairs, soft benches, insect puppets, and a giant beehive for kids to crawl through and clamber upon.
713.639.4629
http://www.hmns.org
Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During museum hours
Cost: Adults $8; Seniors and children (3-11) $6, (under 3) free

Houston Museum of Natural Science

One Hermann Circle Drive
Houston, TX77030


Other Events
509716

Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge


Kids can hit the books this summer by taking part in Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge. Children pick up Challenge Forms at participating Borders locations, read eight books, list them on the form, and return the form to Borders in exchange for a coupon for one $4.99 Reading Challenge item. Details are available online.
http://www.bordersstores.com
Ongoing Daily 6/16/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-12
Time: During business hours
Cost: Unknown

Borders Books & Music

3025 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX77098


Shows
503327

Winnie-the-Pooh


A live stage adaptation of some of AA Milne's classic stories featuring Pooh, Christopher Robin, Tigger, Piglet, and the rest of the friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood. Note: Children under age three not allowed in theater. Call ahead for reservations. Group discounts available.
713.524.6706
http://www.mainstreettheater.com
Ongoing Daily except Fri, Sun 7/11/09 - 7/18/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-10
Time: Sat 1pm & 4pm; Mon-Thu 9:45am & 11:30am
Cost: $8

Main Street Theater at Chelsea Market

4617 Montrose Boulevard
Houston, TX77006


Shows
505476

42nd Street


Theatre Under The Stars presents the classic Broadway musical. Free reserved tickets for covered seating are available at the box office from 11:30am-1pm on the day of each performance; remaining tickets are released one hour before curtain. Open lawn seating is plentiful.
281.373.3386
http://www.mil... oortheatre.com
Ongoing Daily 7/9/09 - 7/14/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 8:15pm
Cost: Free

Miller Outdoor Theatre

Caroline Street and Golf Course Drive
Houston, TX77030


Workshops
403462

Mondays with Mommy: Summer Safety


Moxie Moms of Katy presents a series of monthly events and activities for parents and kids up to age five. Today, the Katy Area Red Cross invites parents and little ones to join a workshop focusing on family safety in the shopping center's Heritage Square. Events in the series include a "pay it forward" opportunity to help teach tots about community and charitable giving; donations of dry and canned food items are collected for area food banks.
281.395.5533
http://www.lacenterra.com
7/13/09

Ages: 0-5
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Cost: Free

LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch

23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Katy, TX77494


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