Ready, Set, Go! A Science and Engineering Adventure for Kids Discover “Ready, Set, Go!” at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville, a thrilling exhibit where science and engineering meet fun. Opening on October 20th at 501 E Ringgold Street, Brownsville, this interactive adventure is tailored for kids aged 4-10. Hands-On Fun: Kids watch balls zip down physics ramps, learning about velocity and direction. They become engineers at the Race Car Design Table, crafting their race cars and mastering the physics behind them. “Ready, Set, Go!” suits a wide age range. It offers age-appropriate activities ..read more

Play, the universal language of joy and discovery is a fundamental aspect of human life that transcends age, culture, and circumstance. It’s the very essence of childhood, the driving force behind innovation and creativity, and a powerful tool for building connections and fostering well-being. As we approach Saturday, September 30th, let’s join hands and hearts to celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play. Let’s explore the significance of play, its impact on individuals and communities, and how we can all contribute to making the world a more playful place. The Power of Play: Play is more than just ..read more

The Children’s Museum of Brownsville is thrilled to announce its partnership with Reybotics, a renowned provider of cutting-edge technology experiences, to launch an exciting virtual reality program for pre-teens and teens this summer. By joining forces with Reybotics, an industry leader in the field of virtual reality, the museum aims to take that commitment to new heights. Together, they are proud to introduce a one-of-a-kind program that will captivate the imaginations of pre-teens and teens. Through this partnership, pre-teens and teens aged 7-14 will explore advanced applications and deve ..read more

Children’s Museum of Brownsville Announces Two New Exhibits for Summer 2023 The Children’s Museum of Brownsville is thrilled to announce the arrival of two exciting new exhibits for families to enjoy this summer: Ocean Bound and Alegremente. Both exhibits are designed to provide a fun, interactive, and educational experience for children of all ages. The grand opening of these exhibits at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville was celebrated on June 7, 2023, at 12 noon.  Ocean Bound takes visitors on a journey through the world’s oceans, exploring the creatures that live within them and the ..read more

The Children’s Museum of Brownsville invites everyone to join them and celebrate the opening of the newest traveling exhibit, Curious George: Let’s Get Curious. Visitors will be able to explore the gallery that lets young children become part of the world of Curious George. Exhibit pieces focus on interactive math, science and engineering-based adventure while emphasizing the important role that parents and caregivers play in the lives of their children. Based on the familiar characters in H.A. and Margret Rey’s classic stories, and inspired by the animated television series on PBS KIDS, the e ..read more

Over the past few months, we’ve all had to make significant changes to the way that we do things. From working to grocery shopping, so many standard activities must now be approached a bit differently. Even events like birthday parties have had to undergo changes, and in order to safeguard the health and safety of our friends and loved ones, we at the CMB are unable to host birthday parties for the time being. However, alternative solutions are out there! Jennifer McCaul, a writer and friend of the museum, was kind enough to give us a fresh perspective on how to approach this birthday party co ..read more

Spring break is finally here, and we’re ready to unleash some adventure at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville! We’ve got a week full of exciting activities, crafting, science, and more, with a different theme each day to keep the fun going. Monday, was all about STEAM for kids! Children can explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on experiments and activities. Tuesday, was weather wonders day, where kids can learn all about the different types of weather and how it works. They can explore meteorology and even make their own weather predictions. On ..read more

Excitement is building as the Children’s Museum of Brownsville prepares to host the Girls’ Night Out Bingo fundraiser on February 10th at the Children’s Museum Pavilion. This event is a great opportunity for women to gather, have fun, and support the museum’s mission of introducing children to a world of learning through the power of play. The evening promises to be a delightful blend of food, music, and of course, bingo! With round after round of thrilling bingo games, participants will have the chance to win exciting prizes, including bracelets, jewelry, and even a prize of $500! In additio ..read more

Dear friends, It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our Friend Mr. Tony Cantu. Tony was a kind, generous, and fun-loving person who touched the lives of many people. In 2015, the children’s museum honored Tony with the Friend of the Museum award in recognition of his dedication and support. He was a great friend to the museum and will be deeply missed. Tony’s passing is a great loss to all of us who knew him and will leave a hole in our hearts. Please join me in remembering Tony and honoring his memory. The post In honor of Mr. Toy Cantu appeared first on Children's ..read more

Photo via Pexels   How To Choose The Right Summer Camp For Your Child Guest Contributor: Brad Krause As summer rolls on, parents tend to worry about what their child will do when they’re not in school. Depending on their age, kids can get into mischief when they have too much free time, yet many parents don’t want to schedule every minute of summer vacation. For a bit of in-between, summer camp is a way to allow kids to have fun, get some exercise, learn a few things, and be around other kids their age. It sure beats having them sit at home playing on a tablet for three months, and it can ..read more