Children's Museum Houston

Consistently ranked the best children's museum in the US: a three-story climbing structure, a kid-sized city with its own economy, and a water play area. Ages 1 to 12.

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Free Family Night every Thursday, 5-8pm. Buying online saves $2 a head over the door price.

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What they actually say

Admission is $21.95 online for anyone aged 1 and over, $19.95 for seniors 65+ and for military with ID, and free for children under 1. Buying at the door costs $2 more per ticket.
Thursday is Free Family Night, 5pm to 8pm, and the museum stays open until 8pm on Thursdays for it.
Hours are 9am to 5pm Sunday and Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 8pm on Thursday. Closed Mondays.

Read off their own site in Sep 2026. Prices and policies drift, so confirm before you travel.

Located in Museum District. 19 museums in a 1.5-mile radius, many free.

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Visiting a few of Houston's big attractions? CityPASS says you save up to 52%.

One ticket, your choice of 5 of these 7: Space Center Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston Zoo, Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk, Children's Museum Houston and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Good for 9 days from your first visit.

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Savings are CityPASS's figure for using all five, against box-office prices. Checked Oct 2026. We may earn a commission.

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Hours

Mon Closed
Tue–Wed 9am–5pm
Thu 9am–8pm
Fri–Sun 9am–5pm

Open late Thursdays.

Checked Sep 2026; holidays and seasons vary, so confirm on their site.

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