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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was soo happy to see they finally upgraded this place! I remember when it was all old and junky! I started taking Cameron there a few years ago and he's loved it ever since. But when we moved back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Children's Museums in Philly, Atlanta, Brooklyn and Manhattan and this is by far the best one yet. Everything was organized and clean. I thought the exhibits were really thought out well....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong, the museum isn't horrible, but it is seriously understaffed,poorly maintained, and kinda dirty....my son really loved a few of the exhibits, especially the outdoor water...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I don't begin to claim to know anything about entertainment for children since hubby and I do not yet have any kids. But, this past weekend one of my college roommates was in town with her husband...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boom goes the dynamite! Wait, let me say it again. Boom goes the dynamite cuz the dynamite goes Boom!Well, considering the fact that I have been to The Children's Museum 3 times in the past 2 weeks...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was invited to preview the Museum's expansion this past weekend and can pretty much tell you the Children's Museum of Houston is a million times better than ever before! I seriously spent three...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has more than enough potential to be AMAZING! But it isn't. Mainly because they do not change or properly maintain their displays/exhibits. When you charge admission for a venue isn't that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a hoot!! I took my mom there and even she had a great time!Must do if you have kids.
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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I've gone there a couple of times with my 2 & 5 yr. olds and they love it, but I get a little bored because it's the same thing all the time with only small seasonal changes. But if my kids are happy-then I'm...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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This place can keep a small child busy for hours! I would say ages 2-8 would have the best time, but there are also activities for older kids and younger babies. There is also a nice little cafe on site with...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a lot of museums - both as a dad and as an inquisitive nerd. And when it comes to children's museums, this is the best one I've seen so far. It's a great thing to be able to boast that we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming here! I'm 21 and this place is awesome. Maybe I love this place because I didn't come here when I was smaller. Eh, I'm not bitter. I went here with my best friend and we loved it. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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I went to this museum with my kids and they loved it very much. We drove down and we loved it. I highly recommend
kudzu.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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I had no idea the tot spot was so fun! Seems pretty clean.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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This museum is great for kids! They have a miniature grocery store and many other hands on exhibits that are fascinating for children.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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easy to get in not to long of lines to many doors to keep up with my 3 wonderers but they like more of the arts crafts out sid play ground had membership did not renew not for us
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe some people think this place needs a makeover!! We went back today with 5 kids (ranging from 5 to 11 yrs old) and they all loved it. On a rainy day, a $5 admission for hours and hours...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is in some serious need of a makeover. I have all these happy memories of coming here as a child and really enjoying myself. I took my little cousin here when I was visiting a week or so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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lots for kids to do. The tot spot is great when your kids are crawlers and just learning to walk!
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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We were not impressed. It was very crowded on the day we went and actually purchased a family membership for the year, but we never went back after our first visit.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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This was a fun day for all of us. Exhausting, of course, but so much fun. Lots to do and very engaging -- for me, too!
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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My kids enjoy visiting here, but aside from the kid market, my younger two weren't really too interested in anything else. It is best to go early because parking gets full quickly!
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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My boys loved it, the oldest cried when it was time to leave.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Fun for the kids! I don't know when, I think it was Tuesday, but you get free admission! Fun for the kids, great learning experience.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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I like taking the kids here because they have a special area (with security-a gate) for toddlers. But lots of stuff for all ages to do, and who doesn't need to learn? I have a family membership so I can 6...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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i really enjoy going here. The admission here on thursdays is free and tot spot is perfect. I have a 2 yr old and a 3 month old and there is something there for both of them.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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We've gone to this museum a few times. It's always crowded which means lots of kids are enjoying it.They do have a Free admission day 1-2 times a year, and on one Thursday evenings -- but that's not a good...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!! The last time I went for myself was in elementary school and I really enjoyed it. But I've also gone with kids I babysat and they always had a blast. There's always so many crafts...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very fun place to go with your kids or even if you are a kid at heart. I go at least once a week with my 22-month old. We have been going to the "Tot Spot" since he was a few months old....
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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The museum has activities for all age groups. There is even a room just for the babies. Toddlers love the outdoor water park with lots of toys to swish about in the small gently flowing raised stream. I've...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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We love the museum! the membership is well worth it-3 people can enter so you can always bribe a mom or two to join you. The tot spot is the place to be. Kids can crawl, toddle and chew on everything there.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Love it. My daughter has a blast everytime we go and usually takes a great nap afterward! Prices are reasonable (i recommend a membership if you go there often).
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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My son loves to go there. The staff is really friendly, my son enjoys story time, face painting, toddler fun..etcIt is clean fun in a protected atmosphere.. I just love it.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a marvelous place! I took my granddaughter here on a really, really hot day when the Houston Zoo was not the place to be. Having only been to one other "children's museum" ages ago and not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here when I was like wee tall - so don't remember much but I remember there were a lot of activities that you can do.Finger painting or something like that!
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went here today with my little brother. There were lots of halloween festivities going on, including a little trick or treating (which my little bro was all about). There were lots of great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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Affordable with a lot to do. Children especially love the supermarkets. Clean and well maintained. Def. worth going at least once a year.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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I love to take my kids and my relatives kids here anytime they are in town.It's so much fun, even for adults. We just all have a fabulous time.We especially like the outdoor area.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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I wish I had known about the Tot Spot sooner. I often wondered what the Museum would have to interest a little baby... Well, the Tot Spot is it! For the littlest ones, they have a padded area with every baby's...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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My son loves the tot spot at the Childrens Museum. We go once a week and have membership. Membership is $50 and up to 3 people can come in at a time and well worth it. I can relax when we go there because...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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I took my niece (3) and my son (4 month's) and both had a great time! It's user friendly, nursing mom friendly and I found the exhibits to be interesting and fun.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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It has a variety of things to do for many age groups. However, compared to other childrens museums across the country Houston's is dirty and not well maintained. The exhibits are dated and in desperate need of...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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We love to go and spend a couple hours in the morning at the Children's Museum and then have a snack in the cafe and head home. There are lots of activities for kids of most ages. We arent huge fans of the Tot...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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The Children's Museum has a specific area for babies under 2 with just enough stimulation to engage them but not so much that it overwhelms them. The staff is very friendly and helpful and they do a really...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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The totspot at the children's museum is great for new babies and new moms. The area is built for up to age 2, everything is pretty soft and often disinfected to keep from spreading germs. Babies can sit and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Children's Museum of Houston is rated among the best in the country and for good reason. With a $5 admission per person, you can spend hours with the little ones in your life in air conditioned...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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This is a super-fun place to get together with other moms and babies! It is clean and colorful, and keeps kids of all ages engaged.Best of all, it is air-conditioned year 'round! No need to brave the heat!
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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I took my daughter for the very first time on Mother's Day and she had a blast. It's so wonderful to be able to take her someplace where she's supposed to touch everything.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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the best place for toddler fun in town... wonderful, but gets crowded... there is a special room for newborns and toddlers filled with colorful toys that babies love... fun, fun place to take your child... I...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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My kids can spend hours in there and never want to leave. It's a great place to visit for adults and kids.
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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This is a fun place for the whole family. The kids will love it. There is something for everyone. A really great place to go and have fun. It's staff is kid friendly. PROS: fun CONS: costly
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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great place to stimulate your child
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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I do not recommend the free family night (Thursday nights). It's great if you're on a budget, but it's a mad house.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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Great activity for kids and their parents!
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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Such a fun place to bring your children.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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Fun for the whole family. Great for rainy days too.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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Love the museum. It's great for kids of all ages, even little bitty ones.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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My children really love the Children's Museum!It is a wonderful "hands on" museum that promotes learning through experimenting and playing. They offer all kinds of inovative hands-on exhibits in sc...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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This is one of my favorite museums in Houston. There is always something in here that you probably would not have imagined before. It is a really great experience. They also have a really fun gift sh...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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It really is fun for all ages. I went there as a very young child and just recently. Both times were just as much fun as the other. They have so many cool things to see, and when you leave, you feel as if...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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Nice way to spend a morning. Tons of fun things to do. But it is SO crowed on a super hot or rainy day. And the Tot Spot toys get a little nasty an hour or two after it opens, so come early for the little...
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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I really like the Children's Museum of Houston. It is a wonderful museum that provides hands on learning for children of all ages. It's great for families to come together because it's encouraged. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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i take my niece here from time to time and she never tires of it. there are so many activities for her to do. it seems like we never get to do everything, since we usually have a maximun of 4 hours. everytime...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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I loved this place when my son was very little, under a year. It was the first museum I had seen that actually had an area set up for kids this little. Lots of stimulating toys, mirrors, balls, blocks and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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They have a great toddler area that my 18 month old could have lived in. They made sure that no older children came in. The outside play area was very clean, well maintained, and a lot of fun. There were new...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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i take my niece here quite a bit.i thought she might get tired of going but so far she has not. there are so many things for her to do and i get caught up in it also. it gets crowed on weekends though...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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The Children's Museum is very entertaining and educational for the kids. They have alot of things to do such as a pretend grocery store, face painting, and a wet corner with bubbles for the kids to play in. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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My children and I were blown away by this treasure! There are so many different exhibits that I could never begin to tell you of them all. They have the Tot Area which is great for the little ones t...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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When my child is fussy and we're tired of being in the house on a hot day, we head for the Children's Museum. The 'baby/tots' room is filled with activities that keep my 1 year old entertained. If visit...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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fantastic and hands on! Kids love it!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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If you have a child between the ages of six months and eight years, they will love it. Older children will like it also, but not as much as the younger children. If your child is six months to two ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/11/2005
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I love the Children's museum. I take the kids there on the weekends to get a little culture & education in their lives, not to mention they have a great time. They have all types of games, and inter...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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This museum is WONDERFUL! It provides a great hands-on learning environment and family learning is highly encouraged throughout the museum, so you can have fun playing with your kids while they learn. Children...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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What a wonderful museum for kids and parents to learn about the earth that they live on. I remember when I used to go here, that I would play around with their car and velocity exhibit and with the ne...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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This place is so much fun. It's also fun for adults. They usually set up different ways to teach your kids. It's a fun way of learning. Great place to go on a class field trip. The price to get in is ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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the children's museum is a very fun place for kids. the layout is very good for children and keeps them occupied. it is very colorful and wide open, giving kids the freedom to run around and play. the...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Looking for a special place to bring the kids this afternoon? Well, look no further than the Children's Museum.My one year old nephew loves to go there for the story time and for discovering all t...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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The BEST thing about the Children's Museum is that it is free on Thurs. evening. The bad thing is that in the summer it gets REALLY full on free nights. Still you can't beat free. Oh and let's not forget...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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We try to take our son to the Childrens Museum of Houston at least once a year. They always have new and creative exhibits that involve interaction with the children. Our son is now 10 and it never gets old....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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The Children's Museum of Houston is a great place to bring the kids for the day. There are so many activities that kids, younger and older, will not know where to begin. There is a section of the muse...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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this place will explore your childs imagination like no other thing has done before. there they will find slides and other cool things that they can do while learning something. kids have a great time...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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The Children's Museum of Houston is great. Our children ran around for hours and never got bored. We were amazed at how many things were suited for our toddlers. The toddler spot was amazing and kept them buzy...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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The Children's Museum of Houston was absolutely GREAT! Our kids ran around for hours and never ran out of things to do or new things to explore. We were amazed how many things were applicable to our...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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What a wonderful facility for all ages. My toddler has loved this place since being an infant. It has so many places to explore and so many opportunites to learn. We love the Children's Museum of Houston.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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while in houston we took our grandsons and we truly believe we could not of chosen a more fun place. the boys are 8 and 10. it is now that everything new to them is so cool. the staff works with them and show...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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My twins LOVE the Tot Spot. Very well done museum.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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The best museum I've ever been to for young children, plenty of activities to suit a variety of interests, but not so big that it is overwhelming. Also, memberships are available, although the daily admission...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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One of my kids favorite places is this museum. They never get tired of it and we go quite often. We never have enough time to see everything, and every time we go it seems there is something new. It c...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/24/2005
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This is perfect for a family outing! They have tons of stuff for the little kids, like a car and cool exhibits. Even though the museum is geared towards children, I never fail to have a bad time there...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/23/2005
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I recently went with some small fry I know through friends. They had a ball! I remember it from my own childhood, and in a way, I wish I hadn't gone because I remembered it so differently. That being said, it...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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This children's museum has so many fun things to do. It's very easy to spend an entire day here. The tickets are pretty cheap and, if you have a large family or tight budget, they hold a "free" night ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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One of our favorite places to go. There is a special area for children under 2-years-old that is just amazing. There are so many learning activities you could spend day after day at the museum and not get...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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the childrens museum of houston is a great place to spend an entire day. There is plenty to do for chiildren and adults. There is plenty to do inside and a decent size water park and playground outside. would...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2005
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The Children's Museum is so much fun! The prices are relatively cheap and they have free nights once a week. The exhibits are a lot of fun for toddlers and pre-teens (and even parents!). There's a variety of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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The Childrens Museum truly is fun for all ages. I think that when I go there, I have more fun than the kids. This museum is not an exhibit museum, instead it is a wonderful place to learn by doing. There is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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It's a great outing for everyone, all ages have something to entertain them!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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Wonderful, but can get crowded and ages 2 and 3 are kinda hard to entertain well. THe food is pricey. The outside part is great too!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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The Children's Museum in Houston is great. We have a family membership since my son was born. The Museum has a special section for newborns and toddlers (babies under 2) and the room is padded for safety and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/15/2005
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Good place for children of any age (even the "grown-ups").
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/12/2005
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This is a fun, fun place to take your child. I started taking my daughter on her 1st birthday and we've been going back several times since then.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/10/2005
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Free on Thursdays! after 5 p.m. Great fun for the kids!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/10/2005
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This is a great place to take children. They have so many activities to do.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/10/2005
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Great destination for parents and kids. We spend hours there and every time we discover something different to do.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/10/2005
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great for kids of all ages. A wonderful outing for the family.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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This is an awesome learning experience for the whole family!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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My daughter has been enjoying the Children's museum since she was 12 months old. There are new activities every time we go so it never gets old.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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Good place for birthday party. They wash the toys for the little babies.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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This is truly a great place for kids! Not only is it entertaining and fun, but its also educational! I love that there is an area for infants and toddlers. My daughter loves all the vibrant colors and endless...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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Free of thursday evenings fun fun fun. The baby went straight to bed when we got home
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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This place is great for the kids and It has enough to do that you could spend the whole day there.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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It is a fun place to take the kids and let them experience lots of different things! They do crafts and have a wonderful outdoor water activity center.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/06/2005
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I live in this area and this is always a great outing for kids. Come rain or shine, hot or cold, this is always a great choice for fun and education. Great staff, great events and always something new on the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/06/2005
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We are going mostly on thrusday night, it's free. A lot of new activity and fun ! We love the reading morning too !!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/06/2005
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Buy a membership. Go often. There's no better bargain.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/05/2005
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My kids love going to the children't musuem because they keep a lot of the same fun exhibits but also change some things out so that there's always something new to see.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/05/2005
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This is a great outing for my child. Lots of activity and overall great programs.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/05/2005
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The museaum is g ood place to learn through play. your child will have fun dancing, seeing animals, exploring other cultures and participating in different activities. you may not relax because there is so...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/04/2005
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Well worth the money. Tot Spot is awesome and engaging.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/04/2005
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Parents for $5, kids 2 and under free. Just took my 10 month old, and I thought there would be nothing for her; boy, was I wrong! She loved the bright colors even in the spaces designed for older kids, and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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A great place to children of all ages. We love the bubble room where you can make a bubble as big as you are.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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I have loved this museum since I was 10..I take my little siblings there now and still love it. I can t help going into all of the exhibits with the kids.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2002
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Children of all ages love the interactive exhibits. The price is great, really inexpensive. Maybe they could expand the facillity to have many more exhibits and performing arts activities.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2002
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The Children's Museum is a great place to spend some quality time with your little ones. My 2 year old had a great time. We will go back again. Additionally, the price of admission can't be beat.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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The children I have taken to this museum have enjoyed it so much, that I have to drag them out at the end of the day!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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By far the best place to take your kids and have a good time yourself. The price is right and there is always something new to see
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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This is a great place for a family outing. They have stuff for kids of all ages (yes Mom & Dad, you are included too!) And, unlike a normal quite, hands off museum, the kids can touch, create, and have a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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When my family and I visited the Children's Museum of Houston, we were extremely impressed by the coexistence of so much fun and educational opportunities present. The staff made us feel as if we were truly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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Lots of neat interactive displays that are very interesting for kids to do with their hands. By the way I have been to the Children's Museum in Chicago at Navy Pier and it's not 1/2 as good as Houstons. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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We went for the first time when my son was only 1. He had a blast and enjoyed all of the exhibits. The infant and toddler section is superb, we could have spent hours in just this area. All of the employees...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2002
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This really is the best place. They continually update sections of the museum so children never get bored. They have hands on activites and learning! They even have a "Tot Spot" for children two filled with...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2002
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