Great Deal on March 2012 Fun for Houston Families

The CrawfishFestival in the Heights is planned for Saturday, March 3 from 11 am - 5 pm. This is a super, family-friendly event with all sorts of food, live music by the Retroburn Band, a car show, door prizes, a moon walk, face painting and games. Radio personality and weekend anchor of News 92 FM Maria Todd and Pasadena’s own Bear Hebert will co-emcee the event. Additionally, treasures will be available for purchase at ~60 vendor tables. 

The Festival will be held at the SSQQ Dance Studio located at 1431 West 20th St. and East T.C. Jester (next to Restaurant Depot) in the Houston Heights.

 

Ready for the Deal?

Individuals who buy a crawfish plate online before next Friday, March 2 will get the discounted price of $15/plate. (On event day, the crawfish plate will cost $20.) The crawfish food ticket buys a plate of crawfish, corn and potatoes as well as one drink (soft drink, water or beer).  But wait! The deal gets better! In addition to this discounted price, if you purchase your crawfish food tickets before next Friday, March 2, Dr Gleem Car Wash at 3103 Ella Boulevard will give you a FREE car wash! 

Yes, you can now get paid to come and eat crawfish! Buy your tickets now online because the car wash vouchers are only available to the first 1,000 transactions for advanced crawfish plates.

  

Hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches and other festival food will also be available at the event but are not included in the crawfish food plate.

Raffle tickets are also on sale on the web site for a chance to win a Bose® 3•2•1® GS Series III DVD Home Entertainment System (valued at $1,000), $500 Apple gift card, a BBQ pit (valued at $300), a two-night stay at a bed and breakfast in Seguin, Texas (valued at $500) and more. Winners do not need to be present at the event to win and raffle tickets may be purchased.

This is a rain or shine event since there is an indoor area. I also know it's a can't miss event so I hope to see you there.

Until the next nap time... 

HOUSTON Plans for 350,000 Visitors Daily during Spring Break 2012

Last year during spring break, I thought it would be nice to take my daughter to the  Houston Zoo one afternoon. I could get some work done early on and still spend the afternoon, walking leisurely with my daughter through the zoo. Wrong.

The parking lot was so full that we drove around for over an hour (I'm not exaggerating) until we finally found a parking spot. Then, the zoo was so crowded that we worried about getting separated. 

The good news for spring break 2012 is that the City of Houston is already putting plans to get to help resident and visitors navigate the traffic. The press release below notes when the plans will be announced next week. Here's hoping for a thorough plan that helps Houston families make the most of spring break.

WHAT:              Mayor Annise Parker will announce suggested driving directions and recommended parking locations for visitors to Houston’s most popular attractions during spring break (Saturday, March 10, thru Sunday, March 18) to  provide a continuous flow of vehicles coming and going throughout the week.  The City of Houston has partnered with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston Museum District, Hermann Park / Houston Zoo and METRO to create easy access to Houston’s hottest spring break destinations – the rodeo, museums and zoo.

WHEN:                Tuesday, February 28, 2012

                        11:45 a.m.

WHO:                   The Honorable Annise Parker, Mayor, City of Houston

Skip Wagner, President and CEO, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Josef Helfenstein, Director of Menil Collection & Board President, Houston Museum District
Robert F. Stott, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Texas Medical Center

WHERE:            Sam Houston Monument in Hermann Park

                               

PARKING:       Parking is reserved in the lot adjacent to the monument

Until the next nap time...

Mardi Gras for Kids

The rain has stopped in Galveston so we're heading out to the parades. If you're interested in super kid-friendly Mardi GRAS parades, head to the island on Sunday, Feb. 19. At 1 pm, the Krewe of barkus & Meoux will head down the sea wall for a great display of all sorts of pets. From dogs, cats, snakes, ferrets & much more, you'll see it all in kid style. Immediately after that, the Mardi Gras Chidrens Seawall Parade follows the same path. With story book themes & cartoon characters, kids will love cheering at this event. My daughter will be riding on the float with the "Where the Wild Things Are" theme. Hope to see you there. Until the next nap time...

Brighten Up February Sundays in Houston with Art Time

Travel to the past this February, exploring Greek myths and more!
Join us at the February Sunday Family Zone & Studio:
Vessels of Imagination: Exploring Greek Vases.

Sundays, February 12, 19 & 26
1–4 p.m.
Every Sunday, it´s ArtTime/FamilyTime at the MFAH. On February 12, 19, and 26, visit the Family Zone in Gallery 200, Beck Building, Second Level. Spend some time with the friendly family educators—sit on a pillow and read, sketch a work of art, and get involved in an investigation of a work of art. In the studio, create an art project inspired by original works of art on display in the Family Zone.

•Sunday Storytime: Make connections between the storybook, Young Zeus by G. Brian Karas, and an ancient Greek vase that shows many of the same Greek gods—Zeus, Hera, and more! (begins at 1:30 p.m.)

•Creation Station: At this family-friendly workshop, artists encourage families to create art using materials or ideas similar to those used by the artist who created the featured work of art on display in the Family Zone. At this program, participants will use stencils to create a Greek vase shape and then design and decorate their vessel with stories, just like the ancient Greeks.

•Gallery Investigations: An MFAH educator at the Gallery Cart has looking games, books, and hands-on activities for families to use when exploring the shapes, stories, and designs of ancient Greek vases. (2-4 p.m.)

•Sketching in the Galleries: An MFAH teaching artist guides adults and children of all drawing levels at this informal program. There will be a special drawing sheet that families can use to sketch the many designs on the different parts of a vase—often called the mouth, neck, shoulders, belly, and feet, just like the human body.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is located at 1001 Bissonnet Street in Houston's Museum District. Free parking is available across the street from the Law Building. For more information about programs and admission discounts, visit www.mfah.org/families  or call 713-639-7300. 


Until the next nap time...

Doodle 4 Google 2012 Competition

"If I could travel in time, I´d visit..." 
 

I'm so excited about this super cool program that I'm republishing the details from the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH) and hope the Houston kids in your life will take a shot at making a difference in their education. The cool factor just wins out on this one.

The MFAH is proud to support the 2012 Doodle 4 Google competition. The competition is open to K—12 students of U.S. schools and homeschools to create their own Google doodle.

This year´s theme is "If I could travel in time, I´d visit..." Students take a blank canvas to harness their curiosity and imagine the past, present, and/or future anywhere in the world.

Entry forms may be picked up and dropped off at the Kinder Foundation Education Center in the Law Building through noon on March 16. Entry forms can also be downloaded here, and mailed directly to Google. Must be postmarked March 20 to be considered. For more information on how to enter, click here.

Prizes
Ten Texas Finalists: 

Ten finalists from Texas will be able to see their work on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, after the close of the competition.

National Winner prizes (one recipient):
• The winning doodle is featured on Google.com U.S. for the entire day May 18, 2012
• The winning doodle is exhibited in the New York Public Library
• A $30,000 college scholarship
• A $50,000 technology grant for their school
• A Google Chromebook
• A Wacom digital design tablet
• A t-shirt with the winning doodle on it
• An all expenses paid trip to New York City on May 17, 2012, including a visit to Google NYC


Click here for rules, regulations, and more information on how to enter.

Until the next nap time...

5 Fun Things to do in Houston With Kids in February 2012

Houston is a happening place this month and next. Check out these five fun ways to usher in February.

1. Does your preschooler enjoy the TV show " Sid the Science Kid" that airs at 10 am on Channel PBS? (Yes, I realize some of you Tivo this show for your kids so the air time isn't always relevant.) I really appreciate this show for incorporating a school curriculum into an amusing TV show. Even I giggle while watching the show.

On Saturday, Feb. 11, Houston PBS and The Children’s Museum of Houston present Sid the Science Kid Day. Explore "Sid the Science Kid" activities throughout the museum, take your picture with Sid, and enjoy exclusive Red Carpet Screenings.

Meet Sid from 10 am – 4 pm
Fun Activities 10 am – 6 pm
HoustonPBS Members enter free from 9 – 10 am. General Museum admission: $8 per person and $7 for seniors 65+.

2. This year, Valentine's Day falls on a Tuesday so most families need to make special arrangements to balance the holiday with work and school schedules. Do you need to help your child make or buy Valentine cards for his/her classmates. Buy those and encourage your child to sign them ahead of schedule to avoid the last-minute rush. Consider treating your youngsters to a Valentine treat the weekend before Valentine's Day. Make pink pancakes or toast cut with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Add red jam for an extra touch. Mid-day, head to Young at Art on 19th Street in the Heights to paint pottery with your family. (Plan way ahead by venturing to one of the Mad Potter locations on February 1 from 3:30 - 5 pm for Valentine's Day Art Camp and paint a custom gift for your loved one.) Don't forget to call Grandma and Grandpa on Valentine's Day.

3. Houston welcomes the annual rodeo by kicking off Go Texan Day on Friday, Feb. 24. We love to watch the trail riders journey south on Shepherd Drive (north of Loop 610) each year usually between noon and 1 pm. Best of all, the trail riders stop at the Sears store on Shepherd near 41st Street so that kids can learn about their horses, chuck wagons, attire and more. It's a great photo opp so remember
your camera.

4. If you can't welcome the trail riders in, head to the Rodeo Parade on Sat., Feb. 25 starting at 10 am. The parade starts at Smith and Texas Ave. downtown and I suggest grabbing a seat near the front so you can see the parade riders when they're fresh and ready to go.

The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo will be in full swing from Tuesday, Feb. 28 - Sunday, March 18. Check out the web site to see the line up of the musical talent. Don't forget to plan time to peruse the livestock show, which offers wonderful learning opportunities for young and old. For more tips on making the most of your trip to the rodeo, check out my blog post on this topic. PLUS, check out this link for all the kid-friendly activities that the rodeo has this year.

5. Ideal for kids in early elementary school and younger, " Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music" will entertain audiences at Reliant Park, Feb. 4-7. The story unveils that a new music teacher arrives on Sesame Street and cannot find her musical instruments. The Sesame Street neighbors begin the search, only to discover some very odd instruments. Not sure if this is right for your child, check out the online video and see how your child responds. Purchase tickets online for $15 - $38 each. 

I hope to see you all at some of these fun events around town. Until the next nap time...

Museum of Fine Arts Houston Celebrates Spring Break Fun with Week of Activities

Beginning Monday, March 12, the all-new Kinder Foundation Education Center (KFEC) at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, becomes a hub of Spring Break activities, tours and creativity for visitors of all ages. Museum docents and  staff will showcase the very best of Sketching in the Galleries, Storytime Tours, Family Tours, Creation Stations, Gallery Talks and more. Stop by Cafe Express for a sensational luxury tea and delicious pastry before embarking on a discovery of  Revelation: Major Paintings by Jules Olitski or for one last look at Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great  Pharaohs before the exodus of this history-making exhibition on April 15.

When: Monday, March 12 – Sunday, March 18, 2012

Where: The MFAH campus and house museums
•    Audrey Jones Beck Building, 5601 Main Street
•    Caroline Wiess Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet Street
•    Rienzi, 1406 Kirby Drive
•    Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens and the Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor and Education Center, 6003 Memorial Drive at Westcott Street

Admission:  General admission is $10 for adults; $5 for children 6–18, students and senior adults (65+); free for children 5 and younger. Order tickets online for a $1 discount. On Thursday, general admission is free for everyone, courtesy of Shell Oil Company Foundation. On Saturday and Sunday, general admission is free for children 18 and younger with any Texas public-library card. MFAH Members receive free general admission every day. Go to www.mfah.org/visit for  more. Admission to the King Tut exhibition requires additional tickets: visit www.mfah.org/KingTut for details.

Activities: Spring Break Week is filled with new experiences and resources for families! 

Among the highlights:
•    Become an art detective and uncover works of art from around the world with Gallery Investigations; enjoy interactive tours designed specifically for kids and families; make your own art at Creation Station; sketch in the galleries with an MFAH teaching artist; join a guided Gallery Talk and explore topics ranging from allegory to architecture to the arts of Japan.

•    Check out the brand-new MFAH Family Pack. “Animal Adventures with Art” is designed especially for younger children (ages 3+) to explore works of art from around the world. This edition, filled with hands-on activities, looking games and books, becomes the fifth family pack available to be checked out free of charge during a museum visit.

•    Pick up a guide to Family Cell-Phone Stops that will help you find all the new cell-phone stops in the galleries. Listening is easy! Just call the phone number provided on the labels, then listen to learn and discover together.

•    Three new titles added to A Book and A Look, a storybook checkout program.



Visit www.mfah.org/calendar for ongoing updates and complete descriptions.


Monday, March 12    Gallery Talk “Highlights of the MFAH” (12 noon). Explore some of the best-known and best-loved works of art in the MFAH collections on this guided, 45-minute gallery talk.

Reel Kids Kid Flix (2 pm)
“Reel Kids” films offer unique family viewing experiences: children’s film festival selections, classic cinema and more. Adults love these films, too, so everybody can enjoy together! Today, enjoy Kid Flix, a selection of short films from the New York International Children’s Film Festival especially for children ages 3–6.

Lecture “Color Remix: Jules Olitski, Irreverence, and Redemption” (6:30 pm)
Presented by art critic David Pagel of Claremont Graduate University and the Parrish Art Museum. Admission is free.

Tuesday, March 13    Detective Days at Bayou Bend (10 am–4 pm)
There’s mystery afoot! Drop in Tuesday–Friday for outdoor scavenger hunts that explore the diversity of plant species in Bayou Bend’s gardens. Detectives receive a dossier, clipboard, pencil, magnifying glass and bottle of water to complete the mission. An ideal way for kids ages 6–12 and their parents to learn together. Admission is free for children 12 and younger; $5 for adults and older children.

Art + Studio “Discover King Tut” (10:30 am–12:30 pm and 1:30–3:30 pm)
This workshop offers families a personal and engaging looking experience in the galleries, followed by a chance to create art in the studio. The morning session is for families with children ages 4–6, and the afternoon session for families with children 7–10. Preregistration required: visit www.mfah.org/families for details.

Gallery Talk Shifting Paradigms in Contemporary Ceramics (12 noon)
Explore trends in contemporary ceramics—from functional vessels to sculptural works and hybrids of the two—on this guided, 45-minute gallery talk presented in conjunction with the exhibition Shifting Paradigms in Contemporary Ceramics: The Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio Collection.

Reel Kids Party Mix (2 pm)
Enjoy Party Mix, a selection of films from the New York International Children’s Film Festival especially for children ages 7–14.

Lecture “Early American Silver at the Metropolitan Museum of Art” (6:30 pm)
Presented by Beth Carver Wees of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Admission is free.

Wednesday, March 14    Detective Days at Bayou Bend (10 am–4 pm)
There’s mystery afoot! Drop in Tuesday–Friday for outdoor scavenger hunts that explore the diversity of plant species in Bayou Bend’s gardens. Detectives receive a dossier, clipboard, pencil, magnifying glass and bottle of water to complete their mission. An ideal way for kids ages 6–12 and their parents to learn together. Admission is free for children 12 and younger; $5 for adults and older children.

Gallery Talk Revelation: Major Paintings by Jules Olitski (12 noon)
Color Field artist Jules Olitski (1922–2007), one of America’s last classic modern painters, created brilliant color harmonies and chromatic shifts in his paintings. Explore a survey of his work on this guided, 45-minute gallery talk in conjunction with the exhibition Revelation: Major Paintings by Jules Olitski.

For MFAH Members: Family Art-Making Program
Dress Like an Egyptian (1 pm−4 pm)
This gallery-and-studio activity is available to MFAH members at the Family level and above. For information on becoming a member, visit www.mfah.org/member or call 713.639.7550.

Sketching in the Galleries at Rienzi (1:30 pm−4:30 pm)
Draw from 18th-century decorative arts objects in the Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical styles during open sketching hours. Rienzi’s galleries hold treasures for every artist: space and light, interior design, historical narrative, decorative motifs, reflective surfaces, intriguing shapes and form inspired by function.

Reel Kids Kid Flix (2 pm)
Enjoy Kid Flix, a selection of films from the New York International Children’s Film Festival especially for children ages 3–6.

Thursday, March 15    Detective Days at Bayou Bend (10 am–4 pm)
There’s mystery afoot! Drop in Tuesday–Friday for outdoor scavenger hunts that explore the diversity of plant species in Bayou Bend’s gardens. Detectives receive a dossier, clipboard, pencil, magnifying glass and bottle of water to complete their mission. An ideal way for kids ages 6–12 and their parents to learn together. Admission is free for children 12 and younger; $5 for adults and older children.

Gallery Talk “The Arts of Japan” (12 noon)
Explore the museum’s new Arts of Japan Gallery on this guided, 45-minute gallery talk covering major themes and traditions in Japanese art.

Family Activities “Tea Bowl, Jar, and Dish: Exploring Japanese Art”
(1 pm–4 pm)
Visit the new Arts of Japan Gallery for inspiration to create your own work of art; drop in at Creation Station to join in an art-making project in the studio; spend time at Sketching in the Galleries drawing works of ancient and contemporary Asian art.

Thursday, March 15    Rienzi Gallery Talk (1 pm)
(continued)    Find out all about a great work of art in the Rienzi Collection. Admission is free, reservations suggested: 713.639.7800.

Reel Kids Party Mix (2 pm)
Enjoy Party Mix, a selection of films from the New York International Children’s Film Festival especially for children ages 7–14.

Sip & Stroll Evenings at Bayou Bend (5 pm–8 pm)
Stroll through Miss Ima Hogg’s historic estate at twilight. The beautiful house interiors and 14 acres of gardens are open for self-guided tours. Enjoy light refreshments on the Diana Terrace. Before or after your stroll, visit the Shop
at Bayou Bend and Hogg Family Legacy Room in the Kilroy Visitor Center.
No reservations required. Purchase tickets ($10) on-site or call 713.639.7750.

Gallery Talk Revelation: Major Paintings by Jules Olitski (7 pm)
Color Field artist Jules Olitski (1922–2007), one of America’s last classic modern painters, created brilliant color harmonies and chromatic shifts in his paintings. Explore a survey of his work on this guided, 45-minute gallery talk in conjunction with the exhibition Revelation: Major Paintings by Jules Olitski.

Spotlight Gallery Talk “Chinese Scrolls” (7:30 pm)
Immerse yourself in the serene landscapes of Chinese scrolls on this guided,
20-minute, gallery talk.

Friday, March 16    Detective Days at Bayou Bend (10 am–4 pm)
There’s mystery afoot! Drop in Tuesday–Friday for outdoor scavenger hunts that explore the diversity of plant species in Bayou Bend’s gardens. Detectives receive a dossier, clipboard, pencil, magnifying glass and bottle of water to complete their mission. An ideal way for kids ages 6–12 and their parents to learn together. Admission is free for children 12 and younger; $5 for adults and older children.

Gallery Talk “Cultural Intersections” (12 noon)
Trade, war, diplomacy: What happens to artistic traditions when two cultures meet? Join this guided, 45-minute gallery talk to see examples of cultural intersections.

Lecture “The Curse of the Pharaohs” (1:30 pm)
Presented by David Silverman, national curator for the exhibition Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs.

Recital at Rienzi: Houston Grand Opera Studio (7:30 pm)
The young, up-and-coming artists of Houston Grand Opera Studio present a sparkling evening recital in Rienzi’s intimate Gallery. A wine and sweets reception follows. Admission is $30, including valet parking. Reservations are required. For tickets, go to www.mfah.org/calendar or call 713.639.7800.

Saturday, March 17    Spring House & Gardens Days at Bayou Bend and Rienzi (10 am–5 pm)
Rienzi and Bayou Bend invite you to join in a spring affair of home and garden tours. Enjoy visiting these historic sites during Houston’s most beautiful time of year. Light refreshments and shuttle service between the two house museums provided. Admission is $15 for a two-day pass (March 17–18) and $10 for one-day pass. Free for children
12 and younger. For tickets, go to www.mfah.org/calendar or call 713.639.7759.

Spotlight Gallery Talk “Crowning Achievements” (12 noon)
Explore crowns—valued as symbols of power and for the precious materials from which they are made—on this guided, 20-minute gallery talk.

Short Film Jules Olitski: Modern Master (continuous screenings, 12 noon–3 pm)
Interviews with friends and peers, as well as rare footage of artist Jules Olitski in
his studio, eloquently portray the superb achievement of a man driven to make art. Shown in conjunction with the exhibition Revelation: Major Paintings by Jules Olitski.

Artist Workshop at Rienzi: Watercolors in the Garden (1 pm)
Create a work of your own while developing new skills in this artist-led outdoor workshop in the gardens of Rienzi. Recommended for adults, no prerequisites. Admission is $15, supplies included. Reservations are required. For tickets, go to www.mfah.org/calendar or call 713.639.7800.

Gallery Talk “The Medium Is the Message” (1 pm)
How important is an artist’s choice of materials? Join this guided, 45-minute gallery talk to explore artworks in which the medium impacts the meaning.

Gallery Talk “The Arts of Japan” (2 pm)
Explore the museum’s new Arts of Japan Gallery on this guided, 45-minute gallery talk covering major themes and traditions in Japanese art.

Spotlight Gallery Talk “Ramesses II” (3 pm)
Join this guided, 20-minute gallery talk to see how the power of one of ancient Egypt’s longest-ruling pharaohs—Ramesses the Great—is expressed in sculpture.

Lecture “The Curse of the Pharaohs” (4 pm)
Presented by David Silverman, national curator for the exhibition Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs.

Recital at Rienzi: Houston Grand Opera Studio (7:30 pm)
The young, up-and-coming artists of Houston Grand Opera Studio present a sparkling evening recital in Rienzi’s intimate Gallery. A wine and sweets reception follows. Admission is $30, including valet parking. Reservations are required. For tickets, go to www.mfah.org/calendar or call 713.639.7800.

Sunday, March 18    Spring House & Gardens Days at Bayou Bend and Rienzi (1 pm–5 pm)
Rienzi and Bayou Bend invite you to join in a spring affair of home and garden tours. Enjoy visiting these historic sites during Houston’s most beautiful time of year. Light refreshments and shuttle service between the two house museums provided. Admission is $15 for a two-day pass (March 17–18) and $10 for one-day pass. Free for children
12 and younger. For tickets, go to www.mfah.org/calendar or call 713.639.7759.

Sunday Family Zone + Studio “Color Harmonies: Exploring the Abstract Paintings of Jules Olitski” (1 pm–4 pm)
Spend some time with the friendly MFAH educators! This suite of programs, related to the exhibition Revelation: Major Paintings by Jules Olitski, includes: Creation Station, where
artists encourage families in creating art; Gallery Investigations, with an MFAH educator at the Gallery Cart featuring looking games, books and hands-on activities; Sketching in the Galleries, with an MFAH teaching artist to guide adults and children of all drawing levels; Storytime, where families make connections between a storybook and a work of art in the galleries.

Gallery Talk “The Architecture of the MFAH” (2 p.m.)
From the original MFAH building in 1924, to the opening of the Audrey Jones Beck Building in 2000, the museum’s architecture has continually reflected the intellectual and artistic trends of the times. Join in a guided, 45-minute gallery talk and find out more about these works of art that house many other works of art.

New Amusement Park to Open in Galveston May 28, 2012

The Galveston Daily News and

KHOU Channel 11 are reporting that Tilman Fertitta and Landry's have already broken ground on a new amusement park for families in Galveston and beyond. "Pleasure Pier" as it will be called will take the place of the old Flagship Hotel, which long-time Galvestonians, Houstonians and many more likely remember. The new project is set to open Memorial Day weekend, which is May 28, 2012. 

It brings back the lessons that many of us read about in history class years ago. Galveston once was an entertainment epicenter but all that changed with Hurricane Carla in 1961.

Ushering in a new era for the coastal island, the new park will include a 100-foot tall ferris wheel, a 36-foot double-decker carousel, a 200-foot tall swing (considered the highest ride in Texas), a Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant, a shopping center and much more. With Astroworld long gone, this looks like a fun place to spend the day or weekend. Come on summer!

Until the next nap time...

Ancient Treasures Family Day and Kids Flick A Night at the Museum

On Sunday, Feb. 5 from 1-4 pm, you can immerse your family in ancient treasures from Greece, Rome, and Egypt!

Create your own clay pot inspired by amazing works of art from ancient Greece, explore Egyptian art at a hands-on Gallery Cart, discover Greek myths at Storytime, and sketch works of art in the MFAH Antiquities collection. Plus, at 2:30 p.m., the Reel Kids Film Night at the Museum starring Ben Stiller will delight families as the past comes to life! Check out the video clip on the museum's web site to see if your child would enjoy this flick.

All activities are FREE with general museum admission. Click here for more information.

Until the next nap time...