The Space City is home to the Houston Space Center itself, and this is already a huge deal. However, you can’t even start imagining the many more educational spots that Houston has to offer for kids!
Combining fun with interactive exhibits and unique destinations, this list is filled with awesome educational options that little ones will love, as well as adults!
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1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058, USA
Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston is home to NASA Mission Control, making it a must-visit spot in Houston.2
6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo is committed to connect communities with animals and inspire action to save wildlife.3
1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004, USA
Children’s Museum Houston
The Children’s Museum of Houston is a playground for the children's minds!4
7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX 77401, USA
Nature Discovery Center
The Nature Discovery Center believes that a personal connection to nature is an essential part of life.5
26803 Hanna Rd #507, Oak Ridge North, TX 77385, USA
Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids
This science lab built especially for kids allows them to do fun and exciting hands-on experiments with parents or while being guided by a scientist! Little Beakers offers Open Lab.6
5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, USA
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science, a door to many other places! Explore tropical rainforests and far far away worlds and galaxies!7
1515 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004, USA
The Health Museum
Visit The Health Museum and let your passion and curiosity for the human body to be inspired8
4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024, USA
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is a 155-acre urban nature sanctuary.9
2618 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550, USA
Galveston Children's Museum
Visit The Galveston Children’s Museum and enjoy a unique, hands-on environment where your kids can explore, investigate, create, and discover!10
410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Downtown Aquarium
Prepare to have an adventure at the Downtown Aquarium!11
4775 W Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381, USA
The Woodlands Children's Museum
The Woodlands Children's Museum is ideal for children 7 years of age and under, a place where they can explore the interactive exhibits discovering creative and imaginative play experiences.12
198 Kempner St, Sugar Land, TX 77498, USA
Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
Take the kids to enjoy a nice time at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, a very special project of the Children’s Museum of Houston!13
2403 Milam St, Houston, TX 77006, USA
Houston Fire Museum
The Houston Fire Museum is a non-profit organization established in 1980.14
11551 Aerospace Ave, Houston, TX 77034, USA
Lone Star Flight Museum
Families love visiting The Lone Star Flight Museum!15
Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, TX 77507, USA
Armand Bayou Nature Center
Armand Bayou Nature Center sits on 2500 acres of natural wetlands, forest, prairies, and many attractions.16
615 S Mason Rd, Katy, Texas 77450, United States
Funtastik Labs
Funtastik Labs is a kids' all-in-one walk-in science lab, slime bar, art studio, and robotics coding center destination all under one roof!17
1223 W 34th St a 500, Houston, TX 77018, USA
KIDCREATE Studio Houston
KIDCREATE Studio is the perfect place to introduce your child to the wonderful world of art!18
500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Houston Public Library
The Houston Public Library system offers a gateway to a world of information and entertainment.19
The Breakfast Place, 8000 McBeth Way, The Woodlands, TX 77382, USA
Cordovan Art School
Kids will come across a range of art classes, summer camps, school break camps, and birthday party options for mini artists ages 4 and up.20
5050 FM517, Alvin, TX 77511, USA