Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thursday: 5 - 8 p.m.
Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday!

Sunday: noon - 6 p.m.

Open select Mondays

$8: Adults and children 1+
$7: Seniors (65+)
Free: Children under 1 and Museum Members

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The Children's Museum of Houston

1500 Binz
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 522-1138

Volunteer Opportunities

VOLUNTEER AT A PLAYGROUND FOR YOUR MIND!TM

The Children's Museum of Houston offers many volunteer opportunities for teens, adults and groups. During your volunteer experience, you have the chance to interact with visitors, assist staff in the action-packed exhibits or help our hard-working Administrative staff.

Discovery Squad Program

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Apply today for the 2010 Summer! Deadline is April 26, 2010.

The Discovery Squad, our teen volunteer program, are required to be 14 years of age prior to beginning the program and no older than 17 years old. Discovery Squad members are asked to complete a minimum of 75 hours of volunteer service to the Museum during the summer months or throughout the school year.

Adult Volunteer Program

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The Adult Program is for volunteers 18 years and older. Volunteers are asked to complete a minimum of 30 hours of volunteer service to the Museum per year. Some activities include volunteering at the Information Booth, for Special Events and Museum Outreach!

Group Volunteer Program

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Spring Break March 12-21

Sunday 3/14 – World’s Largest Pie Fight and World’s Longest Paper Pi Chain

Monday 3/15 – Most Flubber Made by Kids in a Day

Tuesday 3/16 – Most People Flipping a Coin Simultaneously

Thursday 3/18 – Most Paper Rocket Launches in a Day

Friday 3/19 – Most Calories Burned in a Dance Marathon

Saturday 3/20 – Most Weight Held by an Aluminum Foil Boat

Sunday 3/21 – Most People to Walk Across Oobleck in a Day
The Group Program is for community groups (ie youth clubs, scout troops, etc) that want to volunteer their time for half a day, one full day, or for a short term projects. All group members must be at least 14 years old. Your group or organization can enjoy a fun-filled day at the Museum and earn volunteer hours!

Corporate Volunteer Program

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The Corporate Program is for corporate and business groups who wish to compliment their contribution to the community through volunteer service.

Be a part of the President’s Volunteer Service Award program! http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/index.cfm

For additional information, please contact (713) 535-7209 or Jennifer Martinez Belt.

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