Explore Abilities Day

An exclusive day for children with unique challenges and their families. Registration is required.

Event Date
Monday, October 17, 2022
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Event Time
10:00 am
3:00 pm
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3:00 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
$7 Per Person
Location
Accessibility
See Accessibility
About the Event

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:

  • Light and sound reduction
  • Extra visual signage for safety
  • Less crowded environment free from unnecessary distractions
  • Ear defenders and sunglasses available on loan
  • Designated quiet rooms

*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:

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

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:

Monday, February 13, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Event Date
Monday, October 17, 2022
Event Date
Mon
Oct
17
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Mon
Oct
17
2022
Event Time
10:00 am
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3:00 pm
10:00 am
3:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
$7 Per Person
Location
Disability Accessibility
CONSIDER WEARING A MASK
Please consider wearing a mask. Feeling sick? Come back when you feel better. Exposed to someone with COVID in the last 7 days? Please visit us another day. We remain committed to the safety of children, visitors, and our staff and follow CDC guidelines.
Thank You to Our Event SPONSORs
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