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!
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!
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.
Mommy Mingle - Every First Wednesday of the Month
Wed, 2012-04-04 - Wed, 2012-09-05
Wed, 2012-04-04 - Wed, 2012-09-05
Mommy Mingle
Wednesday, Apr 4 2012 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz
Houston TX 77004 US
Phone: (713) 522-1138
Fax: (713) 522-5747
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!
Location and Event Dates:
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.
Children's Museum of Houston invites you to kick off summer in high gear
Thu, 2012-05-24 - Wed, 2012-05-30
Thu, 2012-05-24 - Wed, 2012-05-30
Children's Museum of Houston invites you to kick off summer in high gear
May 24 – 30
WHAT: It’s finally here! Kick off summer in style at your ultimate vacation destination, the Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH). We have all the fun you need to get ready for the best summer ever.
• Spotlight Performance – The 3 Puppeteers present “Summer Time”: Kenny and the gang try to figure out something to do for the summer. However, everywhere they go is either packed or they are too young to join in. Come to CMH and see how they’ll create their own summer fun at the Brown Auditorium.
o Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. during Free Family Night
o Saturday, May 26 at 2 p.m.
• Electromechanical Folk Art: Take apart, explore pieces, and put them back together into a sculpture at Inventor’s Workshop.
• K’Nex Gears: Gears are a simple machine that allows many everyday items to do work. Build a variety of machines that use gears at Science Station.
• Gear Clock: Check out how gears inside a clock make it work at Science Station.
• Mechanical Power to Electrical Power: Discover how gears create electricity when they are turned at Science Station.
• Sun Visor: Head to Junktion and make a colorful visor to keep your face cool and shaded all summer long.
• Silly Sunglasses: Decorate your own pair of stylish sunglasses for summer at Junktion.
• Wind Sock: Sock it to me and create an art piece to blow in the summer breeze at Junktion.
• Ocean Rubbing Plates: Stop by the Alexander Art Academy and learn to identify ocean creatures by making rubbings.
WHEN: Gear Up for Summer Bash
May 24 – 30, 2012
***Events, times and activities subject to change.
FUTUREVET® CLINIC
Sat, 2012-05-26
Sat, 2012-05-26
FUTUREVET® CLINIC
Children’s Museum of Houston shows you the truths, tricks and “tails” of pet ownership and pet care
May 26
Sponsored by Banfield Pet Hospital
WHAT: Get a head start on becoming a vet and have a tail wagging good time! Come out to the Children’s Museum of Houston for an interactive demo which will show you the responsibilities which come with owning a pet.
The FutureVet® clinic is a multi-part show-and-tell which teaches you the basics of veterinary medicine. Topics include: meeting the vet, pets need, pet examination and how to be a responsible pet owner. You will even get a treat at the end of the presentation – your own doggie diploma and goodie bag!
The FutureVet® program was created Banfield Pet Hospital to make it easy and fun for children and young adults to learn more about pet healthcare and what it takes to become a vet.
WHO: Banfield has become the largest pet general veterinary practice in the world, with more than 750 hospitals in neighborhoods across the U.S. More than 2,000 veterinarians at Banfield are committed to giving pets the highest quality of veterinary care.
WHEN: FutureVet® Clinic
Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 11 a.m. to noon
***Events, times and activities subject to change.
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
Creatures of the Abyss
Sat, 2012-03-31 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Sat, 2012-03-31 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Earth's last great frontier - the deep sea - is cold, remote, pitch black and under extreme pressure.
It is an inhospitable environment where humans cannot survive without special protection, but modern technology is enabling scientists to explore these unknown realms.
Visit the dark ocean for yourself; experience the cold temperatures, see the effects of the intense pressure and view some of the amazing bioluminescent light patterns created by creatures that live in total darkness.
Experience the unfathomable mysteries of the deep at Creatures of the Abyss, only at Space Center Houston!
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!
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.
Shifting Paradigms in Contemporary Ceramics: The Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio Collection
Sun, 2012-03-04 - Sun, 2012-06-03
Sun, 2012-03-04 - Sun, 2012-06-03
New York-based scholars and gallerists Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio have been leaders in the ceramics field for three decades, assembling one of the most important private collections of contemporary ceramics in the world. In 2007, the MFAH acquired the Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio Collection of some 475 artworks, as well as the accompanying library and artist archive.
Shifting Paradigms presents nearly 200 objects—ceramics and works on paper—from this richly diverse collection, which includes major international figures such as Kenjiro Kawai, Jean-Pierre Laroque, Adrian Saxe, Peter Voulkos, and Beatrice Wood, many of whom are represented in depth, as well as examples by Anthony Caro, Lucio Fontana, Claes Oldenburg, and Grayson Perry.
Utopia/Dystopia: Construction and Destruction in Photography and Collage
Fri, 2012-05-11 - Sun, 2012-06-10
Fri, 2012-05-11 - Sun, 2012-06-10
About the exhibition
Utopia/Dystopia explores artists’ use of photography to project a political, social, or cultural state of utopia or dystopia. Ranging in date from the late 19th century to the present, these photos, photocollages, photomontages, and moving images—along with photographs of a constructed space or sculptures that incorporate a photograph—have allowed artists to experiment with social, political, and urban construction and imagination. The exhibition draws on works from the collections of the MFAH and Menil Collection in Houston; the Museum of Modern Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; and private collectors.
The timing of Utopia/Dystopia: Construction and Destruction in Photography and Collage celebrates Houston's FotoFest 2012 Biennial (March 16–April 29). An illustrated catalogue, published by the MFAH and distributed by Yale University Press, accompanies the exhibition.
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.
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
Moody Mansion
Moody Mansion
Thu, 2012-03-01 - Tue, 2013-04-30
Thu, 2012-03-01 - Tue, 2013-04-30
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
Thu, 2012-03-01 - Sat, 2013-04-27
Thu, 2012-03-01 - Sat, 2013-04-27
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
National Museum of Funeral History
Welcome to Museum
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Welcome
The National Museum of Funeral History houses the country's largest collection of funeral service artifacts and features renowned exhibits on one of man's oldest cultural customs. Come discover the mourning rituals of ancient civilizations, see up-close the authentic items used in the funerals of U.S. presidents and popes, and explore the rich heritage of the industry which cares for the dead.
Museum Information
Hours
Monday - Friday: 10am until 4pm
Saturday: 10am until 5pm
Sunday: 12pm until 5pm
Pricing
Adults: $10.00
Seniors/Veterans: $9.00
Children (Under 12): $7.00
Children (Under 3): Free
Celebrating the Lives and Deaths of the Popes
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Celebrating the Lives and Deaths of the Popes includes a full-scale replica of Pope John Paul II's crypt, an exact reproduction of the coffin used in the funerals of three previous Popes as well as replicas of other Papal vestments by the tailor shop that has made the vestments of the last seven Popes.
Visitors to the exhibit will also be able to view two authentic uniforms worn by members of The Swiss Guard (responsible for the Pope's personal security and protection of the Vatican) as well as the actual Popemobile used by Pope John Paul II during his visit to the United Kingdom in 1982.
Rounding out the exhibit are photographs of the funerals of different Pontiffs supplied by the Vatican, along with exact recreations of items placed in their coffins.
Day of the Dead
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Dias de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a colorful and religious celebration which takes place in Meso-American cultures from October 31 (Halloween) through November 2 (All Souls Day). It is during this festive time that the dead are believed to return to visit the living.
This exhibit explores the customs and traditions of Dias de los Muertos with full-scale models of a Mexican home and graveyard as they would typically appear on this day. Inside the home is a collection of items commonly used to celebrate, including ofrendas (memory tables or altars) made and decorated by local artists with photos, candles, flowers, breads and other memorial objects.
History of Embalming
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
History of Embalming
History of Embalming maps a chronological path through the ages on the preservation of human remains-from the mysterious rituals of ancient Egypt, to the first techniques used in America during the Civil War and up through the early 20th century.
The exhibit begins at the origin of embalming, where the Egyptians mummified their dead to preserve them for the afterlife. On display are model objects and tools used in the mummification process, as well as a collection of pictorial displays and renderings. History of Embalming also devotes itself to the work of Dr. Thomas Holmes, deemed the "father of American embalming," with a full-scale recreation of his embalming station on the Civil War battlefield. Concluding the show is authentic equipment and instruments dating from the early 1900s, on display as part of an embalming room from the era.
19th Century Mourning Customs
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Grief was more than just an emotion for Americans during the 1800s - it was a way of life. 19th Century Mourning Customs draws on the Museum's extensive knowledge about how death was handled in this period of US history.
Authentic mourning clothing on display illustrates the strict rules that governed the life of a woman following her husband's death; a collection of clocks, quilts and even jewelry fashioned from the hair of the decedent show how everyday items were transformed into ways to memorialize the departed; and a full-scale model of a typical Victorian living room depicts the traditional wake and funeral practices which took place inside of the home.
Presidential Funerals
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Presidential Funerals
The Museum brings together artifacts and original items used in the state funeral and burial services of some of America's greatest presidents.
Presidential Funerals features the authentic bill from George Washington's funeral, the original eternal flame from John F. Kennedy's gravesite in Arlington National Cemetery, and ammo from the 21-gun salute at the interment service of Gerald Ford in 2006. A full-scale recreation of Abraham Lincoln lying in repose is also on view, along with an authentic mourning badge worn by a guest at his funeral in 1865. Photo galleries of presidential funeral services and original news reports taken from the Museum's archives provide a historical perspective on the chain of events set in motion upon the death of a US president.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery contains the remains of unidentified American soldiers from World Wars I and II as well as the Korean Conflict. Considered one of the most revered sites in the United States, the tomb is guarded 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by members of the elite 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard).
This exhibit provides a closer look at the history of America's memorial to its fallen heroes "known but to God." On display are documents and images from the early 20th century to educate visitors on how the unidentified servicemen were selected for interment in the tomb, as well as an authentic uniform worn by a member of The Old Guard. A viewing of the Changing of the Guard ceremony rounds out the exhibit, showing the series of elaborate rituals performed at the tomb.
Reflections on the Wall
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial bears the names of 58,000 men and women who sacrificed their lives in service during the Vietnam War. The memorial was dedicated on November 13, 1982 with an emotional ceremony in Washington D.C. The event which was largely viewed as the end to one of the most contentious periods in American history.
With Reflections on the Wall, the Museum presents a series of poignant images from the dedication of the memorial. This collection of photographs comes directly from the Smithsonian Institution, capturing the historical significance of an event which marked the beginning of a national reconciliation.
Coffins and Caskets of the Past
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
What's the difference between a casket and a coffin?
Find out with Coffins and Caskets of the Past and view some of the most unique containers ever created to hold the dead. Among the collection is a casket built for three people, a glass-paneled coffin made to resemble that which was featured in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and even a casket made out of authentic dollar bills and coins.
The exhibit is rounded out by a full-scale recreation of a casket factory, based on the design plans and photographs of an actual facility in operation during the 1900s. The craftsmanship skills required for creation of wooden caskets are showcased, along with artifacts used at the original factory.
Historical Hearses
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Fri, 2012-03-30 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Drawing from the Museum's rare collection of funeral service vehicles, Historical Hearses sheds light on the evolution of funerary customs. The vehicles selected for the exhibit range from the elegant horse-drawn funeral carriages of the 19th century to the actual hearses used in the state funeral services of US Presidents Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford as well as the funeral of Grace Kelly.
Additional highlights include an elaborate glass-paneled funeral carriage made in Germany in 1850; a 1916 Packard funeral bus, used in place of the funeral procession, large enough to hold the coffin, pallbearers and up to 20 mourners; and a 1921 motorized hearse, whose opulent, hand-carved wooden panels exemplified the extravagance of craftsmanship among hearse manufacturers during the era.
The Houston Zoo
Animals and Exhibits
Sat, 2012-03-31 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Sat, 2012-03-31 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Enjoy a naturally wild escape every visit!
Have you seen your zoo lately?
With thousands of animals from every corner of the globe, 55 acres of lush zoological gardens and special exhibits, a visit to the Houston Zoo is truly like traveling the far corners of the world—without leaving home!
It's all here:
The African Forest
Animal Webcams
Animal Care & Enrichment
Kipp Aquarium
Birds Exhibits
Wildlife Carousel
John P. McGovern Children's Zoo
Elephants
Mammals
Natural Encounters
Wortham World of Primates
Reptile & Amphibian Building
Naturally Wild Swap Shop
4-D Experience
Sat, 2012-03-31 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Sat, 2012-03-31 - Sat, 2013-03-30
While you’re at the Houston Zoo, be sure to check out the new 4-D Experience, located in The African Forest, next to the Herzstein Trading Post.
Just what is 4-D?
It starts with the stunning visuals of a 3-D movie, and then adds effects like scents, mists, bubbles, lights, and more to bring movies to life.
Now showing at the Zoo are a variety of short family-friendly films, like Dora & Diego’s 4-D Adventure, which is based on Nickelodeon’s hit animated children’s series.
Ticket Prices:
$5 Non-Members, $4 Members
Child Value Pass: $15.00
Includes Zoo admission, 4D Experience movie and a Carousel ride. ($1.50 off regular price)
The Gretzer Group
Our Services
Sat, 2012-03-31 - Sat, 2013-03-30
Sat, 2012-03-31 - Sat, 2013-03-30
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We understand how valuable your time is! It is our true hope that you will be so pleased with your experience, that you turn to us for your future Real Estate needs, and feel compelled to refer us to your friends, family members and business associates.
Asia Society Texas Center
Treasures of Asian Art: A Rockefeller Legacy
Sat, 2012-04-14 - Sun, 2012-09-16
Sat, 2012-04-14 - Sun, 2012-09-16
Treasures of Asian Art: A Rockefeller Legacy, an exhibition of 60 works from one of the finest collections of Asian art in the United States, inaugurates Asia Society Texas Center’s new Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery.
Selected from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection of traditional Asian art of the Asia Society Museum in New York, the exhibition, which opens April 14, 2012, includes outstanding examples of bronze and stone sculpture from South and Southeast Asia and exquisite ceramics from China, Korea and Japan.
Treasures of Asian Art explores these stunning works by placing them in the context of American collecting of Asian art in the post-World War II period, specifically the collecting practice of Asia Society's founder, John D. Rockefeller 3rd, and his wife, Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller.
The son of collectors John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, John D. Rockefeller 3rd grew up surrounded by his parents’ collection of Chinese and Japanese ceramics, Japanese prints, and Buddhist sculpture. But his tastes and interests in and motivations for collecting Asian art extended beyond those of his parents, in part because of his experiences serving on the post-World War II peace mission to Japan led by John Foster Dulles.
Lee Ufan: Relatum – signal
Sat, 2012-04-14 - Sat, 2014-05-31
Sat, 2012-04-14 - Sat, 2014-05-31
Korean artist Lee Ufan’s Relatum — signal, his first commissioned piece for a public institution in the United States, inaugurates Asia Society Texas Center’s Allen Sculpture Garden. Lee oversaw installation of the 2011 site-specific sculpture on February 29. The work consists of a large stone in juxtaposition with a slab of steel.
“Lee Ufan’s sculptural work engages and tantalizes the imagination,” Texas Center Executive Director Martha Blackwelder said. “He is an important artist, and by commissioning this piece we have underscored our commitment to exhibiting contemporary art of the highest quality.”
Relatum — signal will be unveiled on April 14-15 when the Texas Center opens its doors to the public with a two-day First Look Festival.
A radically innovative artist long admired in Europe and Asia, Lee was not well known in this country until recently. He is often described as a “philosopher-artist,” reflecting his extensive body of theoretical writing and enduring concern for the interplay of self and the world. Born in southern Korea in 1936, he lived through the Japanese occupation and the Korean War. In 1956 he moved to Japan, where he earned a degree in philosophy from Nihon University, Tokyo. During the 1960s and ’70s he emerged as the best-known practitioner of Mono-ha, an antiformalist, materials-based movement that grew out of the artistic experimentation and leftist activism of the era.
Since 1972 Lee has titled all his sculptural work Relatum, a philosophical term that denotes terms, objects or events among which a relation exists. His oeuvre was the subject of a five-decade retrospective that closed in September at the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Chris Hedrick: Implied Utility
Sat, 2012-04-14 - Sun, 2012-06-10
Sat, 2012-04-14 - Sun, 2012-06-10
Looking at the work in his show, Implied Utility, it’s hard to believe Chris Hedrick hasn’t been carving wood his whole life—the illusion of his pieces is just so good. Using primarily hand tools in the converted garage of his historic Houston Heights home, Hedrick digs into exotic woods to extract amazingly accurate reproductions of everyday objects. This exhibition focuses on his charismatic portrayals of woodworking tools themselves.
Hacksaws and power drills, hammers and rakes emerge from Hedrick’s capable hands looking just like their hardware-store counterparts, only enhanced with the liveliness of wood grain and the spark of a well-seasoned design sense. But Hedrick isn’t interested in simple verisimilitude; his work is full of wit and irony, forged through both his years of visual play as a graphic designer for the energy industry and his weekends spent on the beach surfing.
Hedrick’s sense of humor is evident in these works; he interrupts their stolid perfection with equally well-rendered interventions—a cloth left dangling on the blade of his hacksaw, a delicate shroud clothing the business end of a hammer, a saw melting into liquid fluidity. Like the Funk artists to whom his work nods, it’s clear from his command of materials that Hedrick takes his craft seriously, but also that he knows serious is only half the battle. Art, like life, shouldn’t be caught up in so many rules—it’s funny, messy, absurd and more than a little irreverent.
The Galleria
Learn to ice-skate at the Houston Galleria!
Tue, 2012-05-01 - Sat, 2012-06-30
Tue, 2012-05-01 - Sat, 2012-06-30
Event Date: 5/1/2012 to 6/30/2012
Beginner Learn to Skate Classes
May 1 to June 30, 2012
All classes are 30 minutes once a week
Fast Track: enroll in the exact same class twice a week for 50% off the 2nd class!!!
Parent & Tot
This class is for children 3 - 5 years old who may not be ready for a group class atmosphere. The goal is to help your child become independent and able to skate alone. A great way for parents to stay involved! Games and toys make this a fun experience.
Snowplow Sam 1 - 3
For children 3 - 5 years old, this is the starting point. Snowplow Sam 1 will introduce your child to skating, emphasizing the proper way to fall and get up, march while standing and march to move. Dips, balance and body control will be introduced. Children advance through levels 1 - 3, with each level gradually becoming more challenging.
Elite Tots
For skaters under 6 who have completed Snowplow Sam 3. This class will introduce skills from Basic 2 and 3.
Basic 1 & 2
For skaters age 6 and up who have never had skating lessons. Students will learn basic forward and backward skating, swizzles, one foot glides and snowplow stops. Teenagers and adults can register for Adult 1.
Basic 3 & 4
Skaters primarily focus on learning controlled forward skating skills including forward stroking, forward crossovers and forward edges. Teenagers and adults can register for Adult 2.
Basic 5 & 6
Skaters will focus on backward crossovers, T-stops, hockey stops and spirals. Teenagers and adults continue in Adult 3.
Basic 7 & 8
Skaters will focus on three turns, Mohawks, beginning jumps and beginning spins. Teenagers and adults continue in Adult 4.
Upon completing the Basic 8’s, skaters will have the fundamentals enabling them to advance into more specialized areas of skating such as dance, hockey, and figure skating.
George Ranch Historical Park
Memorial Day Celebration
Sat, 2012-05-26
Sat, 2012-05-26
Join us for a special Memorial Day remembrance. Get a taste of solider life in three different eras, learn about this conflicts that helped shape this one Texas family and complete the day with a historic meal in the 1930s George Ranch yard. It’s sure to be a day to remember.
Cost for the meal is $12.50 for adults ages 16 and older; $9 for children ages 5-15 and $4 for children 4 and under.
Please call (281) 343-0218 to make reservations for the historic meal.
For more information, call (281) 343-0218 or e-mail info@georgeranch.org.
Sugar Land
SL Memorial Day Ceremony
Mon, 2012-05-28
Mon, 2012-05-28