Faithful Friends

Faithful Friends

Friendship makes the world a better place.

Virtual Exhibit
3D Field Trip Coming Soon
Ages
All
Admission
Included with General Admission
Perfect For
Creative Thinkers
Make Believers
Location
First Floor
Accessibility
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the state standards for Texas public schools from kindergarten to year 12.
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About the exhibit

Great friendships flourish when we take the time to learn about each other, discover our differences and similarities, and show each other kindness and respect. In Faithful Friends, kids and their families can explore Houston's rich tapestry of religious and cultural diversity while practicing skills that build strong friendships, like finding common ground, celebrating differences, and fostering empathy and respect. Through hands-on activities, stories from other Houston kids, and scheduled programs, Faithful Friends highlights how curiosity, collaboration, and kindness can create a more peaceful, connected community

Educators

This exhibit fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation for Houston's robust diversity while increasing connection and collaboration among visitors. Children and their adults learn about different traditions, religious identities, and cultures all while developing skills for communication and self-expression. Plus, our brand-new Kaleidoscope space will feature changing cultural and interfaith programming, hands-on art projects, and literary resources.

Virtual Exhibit
3D Field Trip Coming Soon
Ages
All
Admission
General Admission
Perfect For
Creative Thinkers
Make Believers
Location
First Floor
disability Accessibility
See Accessibility
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the state standards for Texas public schools from kindergarten to year 12.
TEKS
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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.
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Exhibit Features

There’s a lot to see and do in this exhibit—check out some of these unique activities!

Discover Religious Diversity

Explore a variety of faith practices through hands-on learning experiences and engaging interactives. Learn about the diverse traditions, celebrations and beliefs that are important to Houstonians.

Make Connections

"Meet" over 30 local children who have shared their stories, beliefs, and traditions throughout the exhibit. Practice the skills to make meaningful interfaith friendships and connect with difference cultures across Houston through interactive videos and storytelling.

Express Yourself

Reflect on the differences and shared values of our community, gaining a deeper understanding of one another. Express your unique thoughts, opinions. and beliefs through written responses, digital interactives, and creative thinking.

What Can My Family Do?

Here are activity suggestions for specific age groups in this exhibit.

Toddler Activities

• Explore a cultural meal at Come to the Table.

• Do a family activity in the Kaleidoscope space.

Preschooler Activities

• Spin the Kindness Wheel for a challenge of kind words or actions.

• Play What Matter Most to share your values.

Lower Elementary Activities

• Be inspired by the stories of the Big Book.

• Learn about each other by playing Would Your Rather?

Upper Elementary Activities

• Play a few rounds of Make a Friend to get to know someone new.

• Interview your parents and friends at the Talk to Me recording studio.

Exhibit Guidelines and Rules

Thank You to Our Exhibit Sponsor
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Thank You to Our Exhibit Sponsor

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Keep the inspiration, invention, interaction and imagination going.

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