The Museum is now open 7 days a week through Labor Day. 
Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday Noon -5pm.
New this FALL  
My Little Wonderseum
Tactile learning instruction in a unique early
childhood environment.
3's T/Th 9:00am-Noon
4's M/W/F 9:00am-Noon
Click to learn more. 
Fall Workshops now enrolling.   
Our educational workshops explore exciting topics presented to children through multiple engaging formats, while discovering how to think outside the box and collaborate with their peers.  Our workshops offer a range of subjects from art and magic to science and culture. Click here to view class times, descriptions and fees.



     
All Wrapped Up Holiday Shopping Event   Friday, November 15th 5- 9pm

Parents will have a new opportunity this holiday season to find unique gifts for the children on their shopping list.  A wide variety of vendors will be at the museum to share gift ideas and sell items that complement the museum's mission to educate, empower, and excite children and families.

The event will feature educational products that encourage imaginative play, critical thinking, motor skills, artistic expression, and more.  Vendors will have a variety of books, games, puzzles, sensory toys, stuffed animals, children's clothing and other items that are not found in traditional stores. 
  
Items offered during "All Wrapped Up" will be focused exclusively on children's needs and interests. Gift wrapping and refreshments will also be available. The museum's exhibits will be closed to allow parents and caregivers a full shopping experience. For more information click  here.
Limited vendor space is available.
Vendors interested in participating in the "All Wrapped Up" Holiday Shopportunity are encouraged to click  here for the application.  
Application deadline is August 15th.
Consider donating to our
Toddler Area!
With a new ocean-themed exhibit, children will be able to crawl, play, climb, and explore in a gallery designed just for toddlers. Phase 1 - the Design Phase - is complete and we are ready to move into the Fabrication Phase, with your help! Donations can be made at our Front Desk, or by visiting our website. 
For underwriting opportunities, contact Jennifer Kraus at jkraus@woodlandschildrensmuseum.org.    
Million Penny Challenge Kick Off!
Thursday, August 1st 10:00am-Noon
To recognize the 110th anniversary of the Lincoln Penny we have a day of special activities. Join us for  Mini Masterminds, Greater Houston Coin Club Coin Giveaways and Benchmark Bank Piggy Bank Giveaways

Help the museum collect one million pennies to help raise funds for our exhibits. C oins will be collected Aug 1st - Nov 1st.

Bring your coins to the museum in a sandwich-sized plastic bag, receive a restaurant coupon for each donation, and be entered to win  FREE WHATABURGER for a YEAR!

Sponsored by Benchmark Bank, Greater Houston Coin Club, Whataburger, Zazza, Grub.
Superhero Day
Friday, August 2nd
Wear your favorite Super Hero costume and enjoy decorating capes and taking photos with Wonder Woman at 10:30am and 12:30pm and Spider-Man at 11:30am and 1:30pm. Enjoy Super Reader Jan with special Storybook Theatre at 11am and enjoy complimentary caricatures by Jonathan 10am-1pm.
Sponsored by: Ori ental Trading  and Whataburger

Monty the Magician
Tuesday, August 6th
Join us for 4  memorizing magic shows at 
10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm
Shake Your Summer Sillies Out
Friday, August 9th
Celebrate back to school with one last big summertime bash and usher in the new school year.  
-Skeeter the Clown 10:30am, 11:10am, & 12:10pm
-Silly Songs with Gabe 1:10pm, 2:40pm, & 3:20pm
-Ariel Sing-a-long and Photo Opportunities 12:40pm, 2:10pm, & 3:00pm
-Moana Sing-a-long and Photo Opportunities 1:40pm, 2:30pm, & 3:30pm
Learn more here.
Visiting Authors
Author visit with Ms. Nancy
Wednesday, August 7th
11:00am-12:30pm
Ms. Nancy will read
"Ms. Nancy's Dance Class" on stage
at 11:00am and also teach the children some dance moves after the story.   After the mini dance lesson, there will be a meet-and-greet, where Ms. Nancy will be selling and  signing her book.
Author visit with
Cheryl Pilgrim
Friday, August 23rd 
11:00am-12:30pm
Cheryl Pilgrim will be reading
"Big and Little A Story of Opposites" 
on stage at 11:00am immediately followed by a 
meet-and-greet where she will be selling and signing her book. 
Ahoy from The Woodlands Children's Museum!
Join us Friday, September 20th 10:00am - 2:00pm for a buccaneering good time!
Board our version of the Jolly Roger and keep a close eye out for treasure and mermaids!
Land-ho; let's navigate our way through the museum with our best peg-legs and fancy tails to find the hidden treasure!   Some other crew members will also be joining us on-board to
entertain us with juggling, mermaid watching, and the deck hands art projects!! Argggh! 
Visiting Author
Author visit with Sydney Shannon
Wednesday, September 25th 11:00am-12:30pm
Author/illustrator Sydney Shannon will be reading her newly published book, "Why Did the Lord Create the Sea Otter?" on stage at 11:00am immediately followed by a meet-and-greet, where she will sell and sign her book.
Mad Hatter Tea Party
Friday, October 4th 10:00am-2:00pm
Enjoy high tea and decorate cookies with the
Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts in a room filled with Alice in Wonderland's whimsy!
Art projects, whimsical photo booth, and face painting.  Don't be late for a very important date!
SpookTacular
Thursday, October 31st 10:00am-6:00pm
Extended Time
Enjoy a special Monster Mash Boogie Bash,
spooky games, experiments, entertainment and much more! Perfect for the little ones.  
Did you know? The Woodlands Children's Museum is a non-profit organization.  As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, over 40% of the Museum's operating revenue comes from gifts from individuals. These donations enable us to keep admission and membership costs affordable, maintain and develop exhibits, as well as underwrite school field trips and community outreach.

Thanks to all who show their support by contributing to our
Dudley's Donation box and those who have linked their
Kroger, Randalls and Amazon Smile Rewards Cards
to the Museum.
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