The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum and Education Center is located on Galveston Island, Texas, less than an hour from downtown Houston, the world's petroleum capital.
Visitors board the retired jackup drilling rig and view a video about the offshore industry. The museum features three floors of models and interactive displays illustrating the story of offshore oil and gas from seismic technology to exploration and production. Scale models of production platforms, actual drill bits and remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs) as well as videos and exhibits explain drilling, geology, seismic, well servicing and production.
Following a leisurely tour inside the museum, visitors can take the skywalk out onto the drill floor of the rig, or visit the exhibits on the pipe deck from the first floor of the museum.
For more information contact:
Trina Claire, Museum Programs Manager
Phone: 409.766.STAR (7827)
Email: osprograms@oceanstaroec.com
Calendar of Events
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Ocean Star Offshore Rig & Museum
Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
Sat, 2010-05-01 - Mon, 2012-10-01
Sat, 2010-05-01 - Mon, 2012-10-01
Dates Open and Times
Tue, 2011-11-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
Tue, 2011-11-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
RATES & TIMES
Facilities aboard the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum and Education Center are wheelchair accessible with an elevator serving all 3 levels.
The Mitchell Energy Theater, EDC Conference Room, Level 3 Reception Area or the entire facility are available for your next business meeting, seminar or company event.
Open Daily
10 AM to 5 PM*
Summer Hours
10 AM to 6 PM*
Admission Rates
Adults - $8.00
Seniors (55 and older) - $5.00
Students (7-18) - $5.00
Children (6 & under) - FREE
Reduced rates available for groups - call the museum for more information
*Closed Thanksgiving Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Last ticket sold one hour before closing.
Please Call 409.766.STAR (7827) for information and to reserve.
Family Days:Second Saturday of each month
Sat, 2011-11-12 - Sat, 2012-12-08
Sat, 2011-11-12 - Sat, 2012-12-08
Family Days occur on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Each Family Day focuses on a different theme that relates to the offshore industry. The information is presented at student’s level using a variety of activities such as word games, coloring, and crafts. We encourage parents to bring their children aboard and explore the various facets of the offshore industry. Our goal is to promote family learning and quality time at a reduced cost. Children 18 years of age and younger are admitted free of charge with a paying chaperone. This special discount is designed for individual ticket sales and cannot be combined with other discounts, group tours or other museum programs.
November 12, 2011: The History of Oil.
Oil has been a useful tool for humans for centuries prior to the invention of the gasoline engine. Come learn about some of civilizations that discovered the early uses of petroleum, and why it became this now precious resource. Look for quiz answers to our “Timeline”, which relates discoveries within the industry to other words events… you may be surprised at the results!
December 10, 2011: An Oilrig Christmas.
The term “Christmas Tree” means something very different in the oil and gas industry. Come find out what it is! Visit the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum decorated for the holidays, try your creative hand by coloring a picture of an oil derrick to look like a Christmas tree, and find out the surprising role petroleum plays in the yuletide season.
Lone Star Flight Museum
Dee and Betty Howard Aviation Art Collection
Tue, 2011-02-01 - Thu, 2013-02-28
Tue, 2011-02-01 - Thu, 2013-02-28
Consisting of over 90 pieces, the Dee and Betty Howard Aviation Art Collection features such renowned artists as Douglas Ettridge and Stan Stokes. Through his generosity, the Howard Aviation Art collection will become part of the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame/Lone Star Flight Museum’s permanent collection.
Flight Experiences
Tue, 2011-11-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
Tue, 2011-11-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
Experience the thrill of historic aviation in four legendary aircraft from the World War II era. The Lone Star Flight Museum is now offering bomber and trainer flight experiences in its B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 Mitchell, T-6 Texan and PT-17 Stearman.
The B-17 Flying Fortress was an Army Air Corps heavy-duty bomber from World War II. These four-engine aircraft flew strategic bombing missions over Europe armed with .50 caliber machine guns and five thousand pounds of bombs. 13,000 B-17’s were produced over the course of the war, of which only 13 still are airworthy today. The Flight Museum’s B-17 is painted in the colors of ‘Thunderbird’, an aircraft with the 303rd bomb group which flew 116 missions during World War II.
The B-25 Mitchell was a very versatile medium-duty bomber which flew in both the Pacific and European Theaters during World War II. The Flight Museum B-25 is the official aircraft of the Doolittle Raiders. It honors the 80 brave men who flew 16 land-based B-25s off the USS Hornet in the first raid against the Japanese on their own soil.
Once a pilot completed the basics in the Stearman, he could move on to fighter pilot training in the T-6 Texan. This aircraft was known as ‘the pilot maker’ because of its popularity as an advanced trainer for the US military and other air forces world-wide. Pilots completed the last 75 hours of their flight training in the T-6 and would then move directly into flying a single engine fighter such as the P-47 Thunderbolt or F6F Hellcat. The Flight Museum’s T-6 is an SNJ-5, the Navy variant of the trainer.
Most pilots, regardless of which branch of the military they flew for during World War II, learned the basics of flight in the front seat of a PT-17 Stearman. Their instructors provided guidance and demonstration from the back seat and could take the controls when necessary. The acrobatic abilities of the Stearman also allowed pilots to learn combat maneuvers for dog fighting, such as controlled dives and rolls.
Children's Museum of Houston
Kidtropolis, USA
Tue, 2011-02-01 - Thu, 2013-02-28
Tue, 2011-02-01 - Thu, 2013-02-28
It's a City for Kids, Run by Kids! Kidtropolis, USA marks a brand new spot on the map as a real-life kid metropolis complete with a skyline, city government, occupations and the systems that make a city work. It's where kids choose to be whatever they want to be! Kids will keep the city running by taking on the roles of: city leaders voters workers shoppers business owners They'll participate in a sophisticated, simulated economy where they can spend money on items and experiences throughout the city. But, like in real life, they will have to get jobs to earn money, and that's where the KidCard comes in handy!
Cyberchase
Sun, 2011-02-13 - Thu, 2013-02-28
Sun, 2011-02-13 - Thu, 2013-02-28
It is the classic tale of good vs. evil as the dastardly Hacker attempts to overtake Cyberspace.Yet, he’s continuously outsmarted by three curious kids and one cyberbird pal who are determined to stop him. Join forces with the CyberSquad: Matt, Inez, Jackie and Digit, in their quest to save Cyberspace as they zoom into Cyberchase – The Chase Is On!, an out-of-this-world, math adventure!
Target Free First Sunday of Every month
Sun, 2011-06-05 - Sun, 2013-12-29
Sun, 2011-06-05 - Sun, 2013-12-29
Target Free First Sunday
Sunday, May 1 2011 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST
Event Details
You’re invited to visit the Children's Museum of Houston for free every first Sunday of the month, courtesy of Target!
Yalálag: A Mountain Village in México
Sat, 2011-07-30 - Thu, 2013-02-28
Sat, 2011-07-30 - Thu, 2013-02-28
Pack your bags and take a journey, "south of the border" to Yalálag: A Mountain Village in México. This exhibit is back and better than ever. Experience the day-to-day life of people who live there and learn about the cultural values that give them a unique take on life!
Mommy Mingle - First Wednesday of every month
Wed, 2012-02-01 - Wed, 2013-01-02
Wed, 2012-02-01 - Wed, 2013-01-02
Calling all Greater Houston Area Moms! You’re invited to the Mommy Mingle at the Museum. Once the kids are off at school come and enjoy free coffee and breakfast on us (while supplies last) and meet other mommies from your part of town. Bring your little ones to Tot*Spot (our exclusive exhibit for children 35 months and under) for awesome playtime. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome too!
Special meeting dates will be held every first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon beginning Feb. 1, 2012 through Jan. 2, 2013 (excluding June and July 2012) in the Tot*Spot alcove. Everyone is invited no matter where you live! The event is free with general admission.
National Engineers Week
Thu, 2012-02-16 - Wed, 2012-02-22
Thu, 2012-02-16 - Wed, 2012-02-22
We're reaching out to the next generation of independent, innovative and imaginative thinkers!
February 16 – 22
Rub elbows with real life engineers
February 16, 18 – 19
Sponsored by Chevron
Engineering offers the world imaginative and innovative solutions to any task at hand and National Engineering Week celebrates those independent minds and ideas. We’re preparing the next generation of talent through creative activities that will put any aspiring engineer to the test. National Engineers Week is Feb. 19 – 25, this year.
Black History is American History
Thu, 2012-02-23 - Wed, 2012-02-29
Thu, 2012-02-23 - Wed, 2012-02-29
We're celebrating our rich heritage during Black History WonderWeek
February 23 – 29
Our history is rich and diverse and the American story would not be complete without the significant contributions of African-Americans. This week,we will pay tribute to African Americans and how they have shaped and influenced our history and community.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
• Cum Yah Gullah Exhibit Opening: Buried deep within the American tale lies the story of the Gullah, a West African culture which survived the hardships of slavery and remained almost unscathed since the 1600s. Now, CMH is reviving the arts and practices of the Gullah people in a reinvented, powerful exhibit, titled Cum Yah Gullah, opening Feb. 25. Come and cross mental boundaries as you seek to understand and appreciate a prevailing piece of American history.
• TSU Choir - Spotlight Performance: Watch Houston Ebony Opera Soprano, Joan Hubert, lead the TSU choir as they perform traditional Gullah music.
Event Time: 2 p.m. in the Brown Auditorium.
CUM YAH GULLAH -Inspiring Songs. Candid Folktales. African Heritage Preserved
Sat, 2012-02-25 - Sun, 2013-09-08
Sat, 2012-02-25 - Sun, 2013-09-08
Inspiring Songs. Candid Folktales. African Heritage Preserved.
Children’s Museum of Houston revives a piece of American culture through its retelling of the story of the Gullah
Exhibit debuts February 25 in celebration of Black History Month
Buried deep within the American tale lies the story of the Gullah. A vivid and fertile culture where the sounds of Michael Row the Boat Ashore flows through the salty air and clever little Br’er Rabbit taught the world brains are as good as might. The roots of these mysterious, pleasant pieces of folklore can be traced back in time to a place where traditions thrived, family flourished in a unique new setting and hardships transformed into strengths of community.
Gullah is a West African culture that survived the hardships of slavery and remained almost unscathed until the 1950’s when the Sea Islands were connected to mainstream America through bridges. Now, the Children’s Museum of Houston is reviving the arts and practices of the Gullah people in a reinvented, powerful new exhibit, titled Cum Yah Gullah, opening February 25, 2012 through September 8, 2013. The exhibit aims to preserve and provide cultural understanding of Gullah traditions, explore the geography and ecosystems of the Sea Islands and develop an appreciation for one’s own culture and background.
Moody Mansion
Moody Mansion
Fri, 2011-04-01 - Mon, 2012-04-30
Fri, 2011-04-01 - Mon, 2012-04-30
Welcome to Moody Mansion! Restored to its turn of the century splendor, the 28,000 square-foot, four-story structure was completed in 1895. Today, our guests visit 20 rooms on a tour that depicts the home life of a powerful Texas family. The Moodys established one of the great American financial empires. Based on cotton, it grew to include banking, ranching, insurance and hotels. W.L Moody Jr. bought the home from the heirs of the original owners soon after the great hurricane of 1900. Mr. and Mrs. Moody and their four children celebrated the first of more than eighty Christmas seasons in the house in December of that year. The house remained home for Moody family members until 1986. Today, its rooms are filled with the furnishings and personal effects of the family. The philanthropic legacy of the Moody family of Galveston is carried on today by the Moody Foundation and the Mary Moody Northen Endowment. Both charitable foundations are major forces in health care, education, historic preservation, and the arts. The Moody Foundation has developed spectacular Moody Gardens on the west end of the city. Learn more about this Galveston Treasure at www.moodygardens.com. For information call 409-762-7668 or 409-765-9770; email k.guernsey@northenendowment.org; fax 409-762-7055,
Tours and Hours
Fri, 2011-04-01 - Mon, 2012-04-30
Fri, 2011-04-01 - Mon, 2012-04-30
The guided tour of the Moody Mansion includes a history of the Moody family in the context of late 19th and 20th century Galveston and Texas. The furnishings are all original to the family and to the house. Each room on the main floor is decorated in a different style. The house was meticulously restored in the late 1980s and first opened to the public in 1991. The tour lasts about one hour. Pre-arranged group tours for both adults and young people are welcome. Moody Mansion Hours of Operation: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. daily Location: 2618 Broadway – Galveston, Texas 77550 Tours: Memorial Day to Labor Day open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tours on the hour Labor Day to Memorial Day open 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tours at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., & 3:00 p.m. Admission Prices: · Adults: $7.00 · Students: $3.50 Phone: 409-762-7668, 409-765-9770 Fax: 409-762-7055 Email: k.guernsey@northenendowment.org
Space Center Houston
Space Center Theater
Fri, 2011-04-01 - Thu, 2013-02-28
Fri, 2011-04-01 - Thu, 2013-02-28
We want guests to experience first hand what it takes to be an astronaut. The film, shown on a 5-story tall screen, takes the viewer by the heart to bring them into the life of an astronaut from the time they receive notification of their acceptance into the training program to their first mission. The film goes behind the scenes and allows the viewers to experience weightlessness, view the earth from space and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow astronauts and crew members.
It's H20 from A2Z with WaterWorks
Fri, 2011-04-08 - Wed, 2012-10-31
Fri, 2011-04-08 - Wed, 2012-10-31
It's H20 from A2Z with WaterWorks: Soak Up the Science! Engage your family in the wonders of water! Harness its power and grasp its importance in our everyday lives - without wasting a drop! Whether it's playing "Water Pinball," using hydraulics, or piloting a model submarine you'll be drenched with fascinating facts!
Explore the science behind raindrops and snowflakes.
Swim with the fish in a virtual ocean while answering questions in the
Immerse Yourself! quiz.
Become a hydro engineer - generate electricity and work a hydraulic
system.
Pilot a submarine.
Calculate your water footprint
Join Walter, the water molecule and on his crazy adventure through the water cycle.
"Blastoff" Theatre
Fri, 2011-04-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
Fri, 2011-04-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
Blast Off Theater
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"Blastoff" with Space Center Houston!
Visit the only place in the world where you can personally experience the thrill of launching into space like a real astronaut. It's not just a movie; it's the thrill of personally feeling the launch into space -- from the rocket boosters to the billowing exhaust. What have visitors said about their trips? "It's like IMAX in 10D!"
"There's nothing like it in the whole world!"
After docking at the International Space Station, guests enter the Blastoff Theater for an update on current shuttle missions, as well as details on the exploration of Mars.
The space program truly comes alive in the Mission Status Center, where Mission Briefing Officers provide live updates on current space flights and astronaut training activities. At any given time, they may look behind-the-scenes at Johnson Space Center (JSC) and other NASA facilities around the country to see astronauts train or see a shuttle launch via satellite link from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. During Missions, Mission Status Center shares communication between JSC's Mission Control and the astronauts orbiting on board the shuttle.
Kids Space Place
Fri, 2011-04-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
Fri, 2011-04-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
Kids Space Place was created for children of all ages who have always dreamed of experiencing the same things astronauts do in space.
Interactive exhibits and themed area make exploring the different aspects of space and the manned space flight program loads of fun.
Inside Kids Space Place, guests can explore and experiment commanding the space shuttle or living on the space station.
*Age and/or height restrictions may apply on some activites.
Astronaut Gallery
Fri, 2011-04-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
Fri, 2011-04-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
The Astronaut Gallery is an unparalled exhibit outside Space Center Theater featuring the world's best collection of spacesuits. Astronaut John Young's ejection suit and Judy Resnik's T-38 flightsuit are two of the many spacesuits on display.
The walls of the Astronaut Gallery also contain portraits and crew photos of every U.S. astronaut who has flown in space.
Starship Gallery
Fri, 2011-04-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
Fri, 2011-04-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
The journey into space begins with the film "On Human Destiny" at the Destiny Theater. Artifacts and hardware on display in the Starship Gallery trace the progression of America's Manned Space Flight. This incredible collection includes: an original model of the Goddard Rocket; the actual Mercury Atlas 9 "Faith 7" capsule flown by Gordon Cooper; the Gemini V Spacecraft piloted by Pete Conrad and Gordon Cooper; a Lunar Roving Vehicle Trainer, the Apollo 17 Command Module, the giant Skylab Trainer, and the Apollo-Soyuz Trainer.
Mindbender Mansion
Tue, 2011-11-08 - Fri, 2012-11-30
Tue, 2011-11-08 - Fri, 2012-11-30
Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, a quirky place full of puzzles, brainteasers, and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers.
Adults and children alike will enjoy challenging their minds as they try to master each of the 40 individual brainteasers and the five group activities in this fun and quirky new exhibit. For a greater challenge, learn how to become a member of the eccentric Mindbender Society by gathering hidden clues and secret passwords from select puzzles and group activities.
Steps to Mars - LIVE Mission Coverage of the Mars Science Laboratory
Fri, 2011-11-25 - Thu, 2013-02-28
Fri, 2011-11-25 - Thu, 2013-02-28
Only at Space Center Houston can you ride along with the Curiosity rover as it launches, plunges into Mars’ atmosphere and scours the surface for evidence of life! Come early and get your front row seats to the cutting edge of exploration!
Regular show times are
12:00pm and 3:00pm
everyday starting on
11-25-2011
Houston Museum District
About Us
Wed, 2011-06-29 - Sun, 2013-06-30
Wed, 2011-06-29 - Sun, 2013-06-30
Dedicated to working collaboratively with 18 museums within a 1.5 mile radius of the Mecom Fountain to promote the Houston Museum District as a destination to maximize the use of artistic, scientific and educational resources of its institutions.
John C. Freeman Weather Museum
about The Museum
Wed, 2011-06-29 - Sun, 2013-06-30
Wed, 2011-06-29 - Sun, 2013-06-30
The John C. Freeman Weather Museum, the first and only museum of its kind in the nation, opened its doors in April of 2006 in the Houston Museum District to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Founded and operated by meteorologists, the Weather Museum is a project of Weather Research Center, a Houston, Texas based non-profit educational and research organization, whose goal is to reach as many people as possible and educate them about weather and weather safety as well as make them weatherwise.
In-depth guided group tours by appointment are available. The museum also offers weather camps, weather labs, scout merit badge classes, weather talks, and teacher workshops throughout the year.
Hard Rock Cafe
Parties and Special Events
Wed, 2011-06-29 - Sat, 2012-06-30
Wed, 2011-06-29 - Sat, 2012-06-30
WE HOST... Corporate Events Business Meetings Press Conferences Meet and Greets Film and Video Premieres Product Launches Social Gatherings CD Releases Team Building Events Bar and Bat Mitzvahs Proms School Dances Rehearsal Dinners & Wedding Receptions
We are a full service event planning facility with state of the art audiovisual options available for all events. Catering, entertainment, and event merchandise can be customized to complement every event. A Hard Rock Cafe Rockin' and Memorable event is available for parties up to 400 guests!
Ready to book? Have more questions? Contact Houston's Sales Manager.
Email: Ken_Kitchen@Hardrock.com
Phone: 713-227-2086
Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens
Visiting Bayou Bend
Wed, 2011-06-29 - Sat, 2012-06-30
Wed, 2011-06-29 - Sat, 2012-06-30
Bayou Bend is closed on Mondays, except July 4, 2011.
Guided House Tours (reservations recommended)
Not available during August
Tuesday–Thursday
10–11:30 am; 1– 2:45 pm
Friday–Saturday
10–11:15 am
Tours last 1 hour and begin every 15 minutes
Self-Guided Tours (No reservations needed)
Friday–Sunday
1– 5 pm (last admission 4 pm)
August Schedule
Tuesday–Saturday
10 am–5 pm (last admission 4 pm)
Sunday
1– 5 pm (last admission 4 pm)
Self-Guided Gardens Tours (No reservations needed)
Tuesday–Saturday
10 am–5 pm
Sunday
1–5 pm
Admission
$10 General Admission
$8.50 Students / Senior Adults (ID Required)
$5 Children 10–17
Free Children 9 and under*
*Children 9 and under are not permitted on guided house tours.
Gardens-only Admission
$3 Ages 10 and up
Free Family Days
Sun, 2011-07-17 - Sun, 2012-07-15
Sun, 2011-07-17 - Sun, 2012-07-15
Offered free of charge on the third Sunday of each month, from September through May, Bayou Bend's Family Days offer music, games, crafts, and a host of other activities that are fun for both children and adults. Families with young children are invited to take guided tours, led by volunteers from Houston Junior Woman's Club, of selected rooms of the house. Guests can register for a chance to win great giveaways from KUHF 88.7 FM and the MFAH.
La Porte, TX - By the Bay
What to see and enjoy in La Porte
Fri, 2011-07-01 - Wed, 2013-07-31
Fri, 2011-07-01 - Wed, 2013-07-31
Explore Life. By the Bay.
Located 25 miles east of Downtown Houston, our city offers cool bay breezes and sunny parks, with outdoor recreation year round for the entire family. We cater to visitors of all shapes and sizes, from history buffs to eco-tourists and nature lovers to sun worshipers and water sport enthusiasts.
WATER
The water has always been a primary focus of the City of La Porte, which lies on the shores of Galveston Bay. The cool breezes and warm waters of the Bay offer a treasure trove of water activities. Visitors and residents alike love to spend time sitting by water, enjoy fishing, boating, and swimming, using our local boat launch or lighted fishing piers. Another popular water attraction is our wave pool, which is open to residents and visitors during the summer months. We’re also proud to be home of the only beach in Harris County: Sylvan Beach Park, with 2,000 linear feet of beautiful sandy beaches.
DIRECTIONS TO SYLVAN BEACH:
From SH 146, take the Fairmont Pkwy exit.
Turn East on Fairmont Pkwy.
Turn Left on Park Dr.
Sylan Beach Park will be on your right.
Park hours are from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
There is no entry fee for park visitors.
NATURE
La Porte is surrounded by bayous and waterways that are a natural habitat for birds and other wildlife. It’s not uncommon to see turtles, pelicans, seagulls, herons, egrets, and other birds on the golf course or at our many beautiful parks and walkways, and there are occasional reports of dolphins in Galveston Bay. Also nearby are several parks and nature sanctuaries that bring hundreds of visitors each month for bird-watching and photography.
HISTORY
With our close proximity to the San Jacinto Monument and the Battleship TEXAS, the City of La Porte is at the heart of where Texas History began. La Porte itself was a major tourist destination in the early 20th Century. Known in many circles as the “Coney Island of the South,” La Porte was a regular stop on the Moonlight Express train that ran from Houston to the Train Depot, which is now the Old Sylvan Beach Depot Museum. You can learn more about the history of La Porte by watching the video “Tell Us Your Story,” on the City’s website
Come to La Porte and let us show you what life is like by the Bay!
Seabrook, TX
Seabrook, Texas Top 10 things to do in Seabrook!
Fri, 2011-07-01 - Tue, 2012-07-31
Fri, 2011-07-01 - Tue, 2012-07-31
Top 10 Things to do in Seabrook, Texas
Enjoy Nature – Naturalists will love the beauty of this immense urban wildlife park, Armand Bayou Nature Center. This 2,500-acre preserve is home to more than 370 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
Sail the Shores - The region is surrounded by beautiful lakes, wooded bayous and Galveston Bay, where most any water activity is available. Lease a boat; join a fishing excursion; kayak and jet ski; or relax on a romantic dinner cruise.
Experience the Thrill – The Kemah Boardwalk is a waterfront amusement center and shopping and dining complex that[P3] boasts midway games, dancing fountains and hair-raising rides. Board a roller coaster, feed a stingray or enjoy a delicious meal.
Journey to Space – Explore the universe at Space Center Houston, the official visitor’s center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Enjoy exhibits, attractions, special presentations and hands-on activities regarding our nation’s human spaceflight program.
Learn About Texas – Experience history at the San Jacinto Battleground, featuring a 570-foot-tall monument marking the spot where Texans won independence from Mexico. Board the USS Battleship Texas, the only remaining battleship that served in World Wars I and II.
Walk the Beach – Beachcombers can visit the re-nourished shoreline of Sylvan Beach where the warm sand is perfect for a barefoot stroll. The park includes shoreline access, a skate park, boat launch ramp, playground and picnic areas.
Take in the Island – Fun awaits at the tropical destinations of Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Water Park on Galveston Island. Visit the aquarium and rainforest pyramids, theaters and beach park or splash away the day at a 26-acre oasis.
Watch the Birds – After enjoying more than 300 species of birds along Seabrook’s Great Coastal Birding Trails, roam the Pelican Path. This trail of six-foot fiberglass pelicans designed by Texas talent has become quite the tourist attraction.
Take a Hike – With approximately ten miles of interconnecting trails, Seabrook is ideal for a pleasant walk or bicycle ride. The trails traverse the city’s beautiful parks, letting guests get acquainted with lush lands and natural inhabitants.
Join the Action – Keels and Wheels in May, J/Fest Southwest Regatta in October and the Christmas Boat Lane Parade in December.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Spirit of Modernism: The John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation Gift to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Sat, 2011-08-20 - Sun, 2012-07-29
Sat, 2011-08-20 - Sun, 2012-07-29
The Spirit of Modernism pays tribute to the entrepreneurial spirit of businessman and art collector John R. Eckel, Jr. The friendship between John Eckel and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, lasted only five years before his untimely death in 2009. His art collection, now known as the John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation Gift, lives on at the MFAH as an enduring legacy comprising 75 examples of Modernist American painting and sculpture, photography, and contemporary arts and design. This exhibition highlights the gifts in two locations on the museum’s campus: the Beck Building (Hevrdejs Gallery) and the Law Building (Alice Pratt Brown Gallery and Garden).
The John R. Eckel, Jr. Foundation Gift strengthens the MFAH collections across several curatorial departments and sheds light on Eckel’s vision as an astute collector and generous benefactor. Among the major works on view in this show are Ralston Crawford's buoyant painting Red Barge No. 1; Shiro Kuramata's steel, mesh, and chrome chair How High the Moon; and Harry Bertoia’s gilded bronze sculpture Untitled (Multi-Plane Construction), measuring over 10 feet high.
Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs
Sun, 2011-10-16 - Sun, 2012-04-15
Sun, 2011-10-16 - Sun, 2012-04-15
The acclaimed traveling exhibition Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs features more than 100 artworks, most of which had never been shown in the United States prior to this tour. These spectacular treasures—more than half of which come from the tomb of King Tutankhamun—include the golden sandals found on the boy king´s mummy; a gold coffinette that held his stomach; golden statues of the gods; and King Tut's rings, ear ornaments, and gold collar.
Also showcased are objects associated with the most important rulers of the 30 dynasties that reigned in Egypt over a 2,000-year span. The exhibition explores the splendor of the pharaohs, their function in both the earthly and divine worlds, and what "kingship" meant to the Egyptian people. Among the highlights is the largest likeness of King Tut ever discovered: a 10-foot statue of the pharaoh found at the remains of a funerary temple.
Revelation: The Major Paintings of Jules Olitski
Sun, 2012-02-12 - Sun, 2012-05-06
Sun, 2012-02-12 - Sun, 2012-05-06
Widely regarded as one of America’s last classic modern painters, Jules Olitski (1922–2007) created brilliant color harmonies and chromatic shifts that became one of the hallmarks of Color Field Painting. Olitski enjoyed enormous acclaim in the 1960s and 1970s, and in 1969 he was the first living American artist to be given a solo exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Revelation: The Major Paintings of Jules Olitski offers a selective survey of approximately 35 paintings, ranging from the artist’s first essays into stain painting beginning in 1959 to his visionary last compositions in 2007. The exhibition opens at the MFAH following its 2011 premiere at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
Galveston Island
Schlitterbahn Heated Indoor Season
Sat, 2011-10-22 - Tue, 2012-05-15
Sat, 2011-10-22 - Tue, 2012-05-15
Seaside Chat: The New Krewe in Town
Wed, 2012-02-22
Wed, 2012-02-22
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where Galveston Fishing Pier
9001 Seawall Blvd
Galveston, TX
Contact (409)621-5151 ext. 105
Lodging Hotline (888)939-8680
Lodging Link www.galveston.com…
Details Mardi Gras isn't really over -- it continues year-round on the reef. Meet some of the best dressers and masqueraders having a ball in the Gulf of Mexico. Presentation followed by light refreshments and time to chat with the presenter and sanctuary staff. This is the third in a series of five FREE presentations celebrating the 20th anniversary of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
Galveston Sea Turtle Saturday
Sat, 2012-02-25
Sat, 2012-02-25
When Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:30am
Where NOAA Ballroom
4700 Avenue U
Galveston, TX
Price $5
Contact (281)686-8514
Lodging Hotline (888)939-8680
Lodging Link www.galveston.com…
Details The story of a Kemp’s ridley turtle “rock star,” current projects of the only facility in the world that raises captive sea turtles specifically for fisheries research, and a special turtle barn tour are among the activities in store for participants of Galveston Sea Turtle Saturday on Feb. 25.
A continental breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by presentations at 8:45 a.m. at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Ballroom, 4700 Ave. U, Building 216 in Galveston.
Dr. Joseph Flanagan, Houston Zoo veterinary service director and pro-bono veterinarian for the NOAA Fisheries Service sea turtle facility since the mid-1980s, will share “One Turtle’s Story,” the fascinating saga of a star turtle that has come full cycle, from a “head-started” hatchling to a wounded 2011 nester with a positive prognosis.
Seaside Chat: A Diver's Eye View
Wed, 2012-02-29
Wed, 2012-02-29
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where Galveston Fishing Pier
9001 Seawall Blvd
Galveston, TX
Contact (409)621-5151 ext. 105
Lodging Hotline (888)939-8680
Lodging Link www.galveston.com…
Details Come enjoy the colorful images and stories of author and underwater photographer Jesse Cancelmo who has been diving in the sanctuary for many years. Presentation followed by light refreshments and time to chat with the presenter and sanctuary staff. This is the fourth in a series of five FREE presentations celebrating the 20th anniversary of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
Health Museum
You: The Exhibit:
Mon, 2011-11-07 - Sat, 2013-11-30
Mon, 2011-11-07 - Sat, 2013-11-30
Amazing Body Pavilion: Take a larger-than-life tour of the human body and learn all about how your organs and bones work. Sit on giant teeth, ride a bicycle with a skeleton, walk through a giant brain and more.
Heart Rhythm Disorders: Treatments for the 21st Century
Wed, 2012-02-22
Wed, 2012-02-22
Heart Rhythm Disorders: Treatments for the 21st Century
Wednesday, February 22
Reception and light refreshments: 6 - 6:30 p.m.
Lecture: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Presented by Mehdi Razavi, MD
Director, Clinical Arrhythmia Research and Innovations
Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
In conjunction with American Heart Month
Every year, 600,000 people in the U.S. die from heart rhythm disturbances. Such disturbances – known as arrhythmias – are the leading cardiac cause of stroke. They can occur at any age, without warning and without the presence of heart disease.
Join us for this lecture to learn how THI and St. Luke’s are leading the way in state-of-the-art management of arrhythmias, including use of cryoablation, GPS technology and remote, magnetic navigation. Registration is required for this event.
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
All About Us!
Tue, 2011-11-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
Tue, 2011-11-08 - Mon, 2012-12-31
Dueling Piano Bar-Born in Texas and Raised in Texas-is a sing-along, clap-along, drink-along, have-one-helluva-good-time-along bar!
From the moment you step into you will know what separates us from other piano bars you may have seen, 'The entertainment' Over the course of 19 years we have come up with a time tested approach to each of our locations, it's all about the entertainers. We don't cut corners when it comes to hiring and keeping the best. Our piano players are family and we ask them to help us grow new talent by training up and comers.
That's how we insure that our shows don't become some watered down version of the original. The combination of seasoned veterans and new talent give our show incredible energy and creativity. At Dueling Piano Bar making sure our show is the best is our main concern.
what is Pete's?
That';;s a good question. Who is ? Well, Pete is many things. Pete is the piano players. Pete is the doorstaff, waitstaff, and bartenders. Pete is Austin';;s hardwood floors. Pete is the energy bristling in each of our locations. But most importantly, Pete is you. Yeah, you. At Pete';;s Dueling Piano Bar, you are the entertainment. It';;;;s your singing and laughing and clapping and dancing that causes that infectious excitement inside everyone each night, and keeps you coming back time and again for more celebration. That is .
Moody Gardens Galveston Island
Attractions
Sat, 2012-02-04 - Thu, 2013-02-28
Sat, 2012-02-04 - Thu, 2013-02-28
Experience Life at the Moody Gardens® attractions!
Aquarium Pyramid® – The towering blue pyramid – the largest of three – houses a diverse display of life from four distinct ocean environments. The chilly South Atlantic exhibit showcases five species of penguins and the North Pacific houses playful fur seals and Squirt, the famous blind sea lion. The South Pacific exhibit features beautiful coral reefs and an array of colorful fishes. The Caribbean, the largest exhibit in the Aquarium Pyramid®, has sharks, sea turtles, eels and thousands of beautiful tropical fish that swim overhead as you navigate through an underwater tunnel completely surrounded by the exhibit’s over one-million gallons of water.
The Aquarium Pyramid® also offers guests the opportunity to interact with ocean life, including group educational opportunities in underwater classrooms, touch tanks and the chance to meet a penguin up close with the Penguin Encounter.
Rainforest Pyramid® – The 10-story glass pyramid is now open after a major enhancement project that enables you to see the Rainforests of the World in a whole new way. In addition to a new entry overlooking a new giant Amazon River otter exhibit, a tree-top path leads you through the canopy level of the pyramid where you can explore the exhibit from a new vantage point to see the monkeys, sloths and the other free-roaming tree dwellers closer than ever before. The canopy walkway also features a butterfly exhibit that immerses you among several beautiful species of butterflies.
The lower level of the exhibit puts you in the center of Asian, African and American rainforests, where you are joined by some new friends. Come experience life at this unique, interactive exhibit in an authentic rainforest environment, found only at Moody Gardens®.
MG 3D Theater – Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen – the largest in Texas – so lifelike that you’ll want reach out to grab them.
Ridefilm – Strap on your seatbelt and hold on for an incredible experience! Ridefilm technology offers the ultimate in high-impact, immersive simulation. Each 18-passenger ride is surrounded by a seamless 180° wraparound screen that fully encompasses each viewer's peripheral vision. High quality images and awesome sound combine to make you a part of the action.
4D Special FX Theater – See, hear, feel and smell the action! Hi-def digital 3D projection, audio and show control systems combined with special effects, such as wind, smoke, mist, leg ticklers, seat buzzers and SFX lighting and DTS surround sound system immerse you in a unique short-film theater experience that is a thrill for all ages.
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat – Enjoy gulf breezes on a 45-minute cruise around Offats Bayou on this 800-passenger authentic 1800’s replica paddlewheel boat. The Colonel Paddlewheel Boat sails daily from the Moody Gardens® dock and hosts weekend dinner cruises.
Discovery Museum – Come explore the extraordinary world of science at the Discovery Pyramid. Spectacular traveling exhibits from around the country provide interactive demonstrations showcasing the world of science that surrounds you. The current exhibit is Bones: An Exhibit Inside You.
Palm Beach- (Closed for the 2011 season. Check back for 2012 schedule). Now youcan delight in the major enhancements that have been made toGalveston'sonly white sand beach! You and your family will love thelazy river,18-foot tower slides, wave pool, and educational Kon-Tikithemethat were added to the attraction in 2011.
Festival of Lights- (Currently closed until Winter 2012) The gulf coast's largest holiday event includes over 100 lighted scenes, outdoor ice rink, live entertainment and holiday films.
Bodies Revealed Exhibition Opens
Sat, 2012-02-11 - Sun, 2012-09-09
Sat, 2012-02-11 - Sun, 2012-09-09
Discovery Museum
Description: FEBRUARY 11 - SEPTEMBER 9, 2012
FASCINATING + REAL. BODIES REVEALED is a must-see during its limited engagement in Galveston. This striking Exhibition showcases real human bodies, dissected and preserved through a revolutionary process which allows visitors to see themselves in a fascinating way, like never before. BODIES REVEALED will enlighten, empower, fascinate and inspire
Leap Year Preschool Camp (Ages 3-4)
Wed, 2012-02-29
Wed, 2012-02-29
$20 per camper (with an adult)
The Moody Gardens Pyramid Kids Camps offer hands-on learning about the world we live in, from the critters that dwell in the depths of the ocean to the ones that nest in the tops of the trees.
Registration required at least two weeks prior to the scheduled date. Call 800-582-4673, ext 4325, 409-683-4325, or e-mail us at education@moodygardens.com for reservations or information. Moody Gardens® members receive a 15% discount on all camp programs.
*Moody Gardens® reserves the right to cancel any program due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or unforeseen circumstances.