An exclusive day for children with unique challenges and their families. Registration is required.
Explore Abilities gives families the opportunity to enjoy the entire Museum at their own pace and also participate in the special activities occurring that day. These exclusive events include the following modifications:
*Families are allowed to bring in outside food and drinks (Fresh Café will be closed)
Registration is required for this event. Click above for tickets.
If you would like to bring a group of 15+ please contact:
Lydia Dungus, Reservations Coordinator
ldungus@cmhouston.org
(713)535-7238
Museum Story Guides have been created to help you and your child familiarize yourself with the Museum and its exhibits before your visit. Written from a child’s perspective, the guides can be helpful in planning which exhibits to visit and in which order:
Halloween Story Time
Location: Library
11:00a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Join us for a spooky interactive reading experience!
Faithful Paws
Location: Junktion Hall
11:30a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Volunteers and their specially trained and certified personal pets will bring unconditional love and furry comfort.
Creative Movement with the Houston Ballet
Location: Kid’s Hall Alcove
10:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Get your body creatively moving with the Ballet’s “Adapted Dance.”
Cognitive Development Lab at University of Houston
Location: Junktion Hall
10:00a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Study how children and parents play together and how it affects learning.
Partners Resource Network
Location: Junktion Hall
10:00 a.m. – 1:00p.m.
Become empowered through education by visiting the Partners Resource Network and receiving information on free special education parent trainings and resources.
Cool Down Room
Location: Celebrations (2nd Floor) | See Staff for assistance
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Other Explore Abilities Day Dates:
Designed in partnership with the Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics and Autism Center at Texas Children’s Hospital