Houston-area family events guide
Here are some family-oriented activities taking place in the Houston area at venues that are in the process of reopening.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM HOUSTON
Although the Children’s Museum is currently closed, it is offering daily virtual learning programs including story times, workshops and Tot*Tunes for toddlers.
When: Through May 31
Details: cmhouston.org
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
British artist Luke Jerram, the sculptor behind guest favorite “Moon by Luke Jerram,” returns to HMNS with “Gaia — Earth by Luke Jerram.” Measuring 23 feet in diameter, Gaia features 120 dpi-detailed
NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface. More detailed than your classroom world map ever was, the imagery for the artwork was compiled as a part of NASA’s Visible Earth series. The project, called
“Blue Marble Next Generation,” turns satellite data into digital images with a spatial resolution of 500 square meters per pixel. Facemasks are required for all visitors older than 10.
When: Through June 30
Where: Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Details: hmns.org/exhibits/specialexhibitions/gaia-earth-byluke-jerram
ART CAR MUSEUM
The museum is open by appointment only. Visitors and staff must wear face masks and are advised to utilize a hand-washing station outside the museum before entering. The Art Car Museum is a private institution dedicated to contemporary art with an emphasis on art cars, other fine arts and artists who are rarely, if ever, acknowledged by other cultural institutions.
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays
Where: 140 Heights Blvd.
Details: artcarmuseum.com
HOUSTON ZOO
The Houston Zoo will reopen on June 3. Guests must make online reservations. Safety modifications include free hand-sanitizing stations along the path, at restrooms and food locations. Though food will be available for purchase, guests are welcome to bring in their outside food and nonalcoholic drinks. High-touch areas will remain closed; this includes the carousel and the water play area.
When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 7 days a week beginning June 3
Where: 2301 Summer Details: houstonzoo.org
ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER
The Houston Asia Society
Texas Center also reopens June 3. Exhibits at the Fayez Sarofim Grand Hall and Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery are free through Aug. 31. Guests will be required to wear face masks and stay 6 feet away from each other. The gallery is limited to 25 people. Pondi Cafe remains closed.
The current exhibits “Eternal Offerings: Chinese Ritual Bronzes” and “Form Is Emptiness, Emptiness Is Form” will be available for visiting 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays
When: Opens June 3; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays
Where: 1370 Southmore
Details: asiasociety.org/ texas/asia-society-home
GALVESTON MOODY GARDENS
Attractions are open, and capacity restrictions are well within compliance of the Phase 2 governmental orders. Visitors can enjoy the Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, MG3D Theater, 4D Special FX Theater, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: An Interactive Adventure, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat and the new Dinos Alive exhibit. The Moody Gardens Hotel and The Moody Gardens Golf Course are also open. Palm Beach is currently closed.
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
Where: 1 Hope Blvd.
Details: $9-$250; moodygardens.com.org