Children's Museum of Houston
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Children’s Museum Houston transforms communities through innovative, child-centered learning.
With more than 40 years of operation, Children’s Museum Houston (CMH) is recognized as one of the world’s leading children’s museums. More important than this standing is the measurable impact we have within our community as we use each day to fulfill our mission.
CMH transforms communities through innovative, child-centered learning. Founded in 1980, CMH provides bilingual, evidence-based programs serving children 0-12 years old and their parents and caregivers. 750,000 visitors attend annually, mirroring Houston's ethnic and socio-economic diversity with on-site attendance 48% Hispanic/Latino, 23% African American, 21% Anglo, and 7% Asian American. Additionally, CMH provides educational outreach for 500,000+ people at 440+ locations in low-income neighborhoods across Greater Houston. Service to low-income communities is extensive, with 36% of Museum visitors and 100% of outreach participants receiving free admission. Virtual programming launched in response to COVID-19 served 7.0 million viewers March - December 2020. Included are 3D Virtual Field Trips of exhibits, educational videos, and interactive online workshops, all of which are created by degreed educators and are aligned with classroom curriculum.
Category: Education
Cause: Museums
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