FUN IN HOUSTON... WITH KIDS

A visit to this museum is like going back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth…and then fast-forwarding to the future with its renewable energy.

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SPACE CENTER HOUSTON

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HOUSTON ZOO

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DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM

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A living butterfly habitat with its live and preserved specimens will have you gasping in glee. Later, challenge your mind with interactive games and quizzes.

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LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM

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Admire a ride with a mobile that looks like a grimy roach, an old floral school ride, a Christmas rocket, a giant Easter bunny on wheels, classic cars, and more original creations.

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BUFFALO BAYOU

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22 AMAZINGLY FUN THINGS TO DO IN HOUSTON WITH KIDS

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FUN IN HOUSTON... WITH KIDS

A visit to this museum is like going back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth…and then fast-forwarding to the future with its renewable energy.

HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE

SPACE CENTER HOUSTON

Discover what life is like in space with a tour onboard actual rocket ships. On Fridays, a real-life astronaut stops by and talks about their experiences in outer space.

HOUSTON ZOO

The Houston Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals of various species and is a perfect choice for the animal-loving family. Everyone from teens to toddlers will have a good time.

DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM

Get close to stingrays and piranhas and learn all about reptiles in the Education Room. Walk next to rare white tigers or try the carnival games and rides.

A living butterfly habitat with its live and preserved specimens will have you gasping in glee. Later, challenge your mind with interactive games and quizzes.

COCKRELL BUTTERFLY CENTER

LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM

Youngsters over ten can fly the simulators in the Aviation Learning Center. Teens 12-17 years old can fly in the T-41 Mescalero if accompanied by a legal guardian.

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ART CAR MUSEUM

BUFFALO BAYOU

Spend a day at one of Houston’s most beautiful outdoor spaces, Buffalo Bayou. This enormous park on the water is home to a mixture of interests, including the Waugh Bat Colony.

22 AMAZINGLY FUN THINGS TO DO IN HOUSTON WITH KIDS

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