Houston Events July 20, 2009
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| Exhibits 496994 | The Cinema of George LucasThe 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Exhibits 414056 | Terra Cotta WarriorsTerra 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 |
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| Exhibits 412814 | Genghis KhanThe 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 |
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| Exhibits 493040 | How People Make ThingsThe 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 |
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| Exhibits 509201 | Facing MarsThe 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 |
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| Films 494312 | Summer Children's Series: Kung Fu Panda (PG)Studio Movie Grill's summer children's series continues with Kung Fu Panda. 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 7/20/09 - 7/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 11am Cost: Adults $2; Children $1 |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 188408 | Bearing Witness: A Community RemembersAuthentic 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 |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 165247 | Gem VaultThe 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 |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 113124 | Cockrell Butterfly Center & Hall of EntomologyThe 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 |
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| Other Events 509716 | Borders Kids' Summer Reading ChallengeKids 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 |
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| Special Events 515393 | SpacefestIn celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Moon Landing on July 20, 1969, families can enjoy interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, live music, films, original worldwide news footage, and a special sneak peek appearance by Cirque du Soleil (on Mon night). Visit the website for a complete schedule of specific activities. 713.400.7336 http://www.discoverygreen.com Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 7/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 12n-4pm; Mon 4pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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