Support Us Membership Buy Tickets PLAN A VISIT ALL-TIME ACCESS EVENTS CALENDAR EXHIBITS EDUCATORS COMMUNITY JOHN P. MCGOVERN Kids’ Hall Experience a showcase of traveling art and culture exhibitions from across the world! Pretend, explore, learn, read, make and create with new activities every week. Buy Tickets Exhibit Features What Can My Family Do? ABOUT THE EXHIBIT If you love to imagine, pretend, explore, learn, read, make and create, then the John P. McGovern Kids’ Hall is the perfect destination! The Junktion Train tables feature new activities every week for you to do together as a family. Plus, you can play fun math games and face painting. The hall hosts several cultural and art shows to inspire creativity and broaden our understanding of other cultures. EDUCATORS The John P. McGovern Kids Hall is a place for families to engage in non-facilitated activities that change out weekly as well as enjoy some math games and have fun face painting. It also hosts several art and cultural exhibits each year. School groups do not typically visit this space as a part of their tours. More for Educators AGES All ADMISSION Included with General Admission PERFECT FOR Creative Thinkers Make Believers LOCATION First Floor ACCESSIBILITY See Accessibility MASK UP AND PLAY SAFE We are committed to the safety of children, visitors, and our staff and follow CDC COVID-19 guidelines. All visitors ages 2+ must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth while inside the Museum. Visitors who do not follow this requirement will be asked to leave. We will update our policies according to the CDC guidelines. Learn More What Parents are Saying “So many multiple areas of active play and interaction for everyday fun!” JND PARENT Exhibit Features There’s a lot to see and do in this exhibit—check out some of these unique activities! Junktion Activity Tables Get your imagination going! Tables host weekly changing interactive activities. Children create special crafts like masks, wigs, dolls, toys, etc. all designed to inspire a child’s imagination! Kids’ Hall Art Shows Creativity has no age. Art and cultural shows, from prints from famous children’s illustrators to our annual Seasons of Sharing exhibit, help fuel kids’ creativity and cultural awareness. Family Friendly Special Events The fun never ends! Throughout the year, many special events happen in Kids' Hall, from photos with famous characters to special activities that can’t be missed. What Can My Family Do? Here are activity suggestions for specific age groups in this exhibit. Toddler Activities Preschooler Activities Lower Elementary Activities Upper Elementary Activities THANK YOU TO OUR EXHIBIT SPONSORS Katherine G. McGovern/McGovern Foundation ‍ Bring the Museum Home with You Keep the inspiration, invention, interaction and imagination going. Origami Geometry Make a hat using mathematics - the mathematics of origami! Watch Mr. O’s Video Make a Simple Boomerang G’Day Mates! Let's make an incredibly fun boomerang! Watch Mr. O’s Video MyCMH is Here! Create your own All-Time Access playlist featuring your favorite activities and educators. Get Started Mark Your Calendar Explore Events Calendar DEC 04 Intempo Dance Presents The Nutcracker It's the holiday tradition you know and love! Catch a preview of the local dance group's show. Event Details DEC 06 Members Holiday Party Unwrap the holiday magic at Children's Museum Houston's Members-only holiday party! Event Details DEC 11 Be Our Guest: Princess Party sponsored by Gilbert Andrew Garcia and Garcia Hamilton & Associates LP You're on the royal guestlist! Event Details Find Out First Sign up for e-news and be the first to know about special events, discounts and more! I’M INTERESTED IN Museum News Virtual Learning and All-Time Access Educator-Approved Toys and Games Ways to Get Involved I’m a Parent I’m an Educator English Spanish A Playground for Your Mind™ Children’s Museum Houston 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004 (713) 522-1138 Children’s Museum Houston is a 501(c)(3) organization. About Us Accessibility Careers and Internships Contact Us Donation Request FAQ Fiddle Sticks Online Shop Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center Gift Cards News Privacy Policy Designed and Built by Poetic.