Visit: Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058-3145
Explore the wonders of space and let your imagination soar. Go behind the scenes at NASA Johnson Space Center to see the past, present and future of the space program. Transport yourself to the red planet in a fun and interactive exhibit, Mission Mars. Visit the international landmark Independence Plaza, a breathtaking exhibit where you can explore the original authentic shuttle carrier aircraft, topped by a full-sized, high-fidelity space shuttle replica. Be inspired!
Duration: 4 hours
Visit: Downtown Aquarium, 410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002-1510
Experience the wonder of the underwater world as you tour the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit, a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland. Discover 400 species of marine life from around the globe, touch and feed live stingrays, and catch a glimpse of the magnificent white tigers of the Maharaja’s Temple.
Duration: 4 hours
Visit: The Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030-1718
Delight in the natural world at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, with four floors of dynamic permanent exhibits that will entertain and educate every age group. Explore the vast timeline of fossils, gems and minerals, African wildlife, Texan wildlife, and more. See prehistoric beasts "in action" at one of the largest dinosaur halls in the U.S. Learn about the Americas’ indigenous peoples, explore energy development, and discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt.
Duration: 4 hours
Visit: Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030-1710
Discover playful bears, explore the world underwater, and watch as elephants make a splash. When you visit the Houston Zoo, you’re doing more than seeing these and the thousands of other animals. You’re lending a hand to help save animals in the wild. The Houston Zoo. See them. Save them.
Duration: 5 hours
Visit: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet St Add Parking Locations, Prices, Houston, TX 77005-1803
Explore the largest museum in the central U.S. The MFAH is home to more than 67,000 works of art from every era of history and all seven continents. Take advantage of an ever-changing schedule brimming with activities and programs for all ages!
Duration: 3 hours
Visit: 215 Kipp Ave Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah, TX 77565-2840
Enjoy amusement rides, nine waterfront restaurants, shopping, midway games, live entertainment and weekend festivals. Brave the Bullet rollercoaster, ride the train and Ferris wheel, and plunge 140 feet on the Drop Zone. Kemah Boardwalk appeals to all kids – young and old!
Duration: 4 hours
Visit: Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004-7112
At this playground for the mind, your children will harness the power of water as FlowWorks unleashes a tsunami of wet, wild fun; run an entire city at Kidtropolis; leap, jump, crawl and climb up PowerPlay; and create, concoct and invent their own gadgets in the Invention Convention. Rated #1 Children’s Museum by Parents magazine.
Duration: 4 hours