Children's Museum of Houston made Forbes' list of the 12 best.
Photo courtesy of Children's Museum of Houston
Forbes applauds CMH's many interactive and outdoor exhibits.
We already knew that the Children's Museum of Houston has made an impression. Those my age have fond memories from childhood — we recognized even then that the interactive exhibits were more fun, educational and sanitary than Chuck E. Cheese's — and adults enjoy it, too (Parents magazine named it No. 1 in the country in 2011, and Nickelodeon parents picked it as its winner in 2009 and 2010).
But a nod from Forbes takes the praise to a whole new level.
Forbes contributor Larry Olmsted wrote that "a good museum can be a real lifesaver, and in some cases, the very best can even be the cornerstone of an entire vacation." The Association of Children's Museums includes more than 200 across the U.S., and Olmsted compiled a list of the 12 best.
The Children's Museum of Houston made the short list, and Olmsted noted that the 2009 facelift upped the status of the already-exceptional museum:
It was already one of the nation’s best, but this high-tech museum recently doubled in size to 90,000 square feet of exhibit space, most of it interactive, spread amongst 14 galleries. Taking advantage of Houston’s fair climate, it has several outdoor exhibit galleries including Weather Station, Eco Station, and the watery Flow Station, while indoor offerings range from a hands-on Science Lab to "How Does It Work?" A separate Tot Spot area is for children from birth to age 3, while most exhibits are aimed at children 2-12 with only one exhibit, the three-story climbing structure, limited to those 5 and up. The museum’s Kid’s Café has child friendly food and very reasonable prices.
"We're very excited to be recognized nationally by Forbes magazine," said Henry Yau, public relations and promotions director for the Children's Museum of Houston. "We couldn't have done what we do without our supporters, donors or visitors."
Legendary rockers Styx and Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon, will team up to co-headline the “Brotherhood of Rock” tour in 2025, which will include a stop at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Friday, June 6.
The large, 40-city tour will take place over three months, starting in Greenville, South Carolina on May 28, and wrapping up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 24.
In addition to Houston, the tour will go to Austin on June 4 and Dallas on August 1. It will include special guest Don Felder, former lead guitarist for the Eagles, at all dates.
Fans can expect some of the greatest rock anthems of all time, including “Renegade,” “Keep On Loving You,” “Come Sail Away,” “Can't Fight This Feeling,” and “Hotel California.”
Styx and Cronin (as part of REO Speedwagon) first toured together in 2000 and in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks, coming together to form the Rock to the Rescue 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This will mark their sixth time joining forces on the road.
2022 was the 50th anniversary of Styx's self-titled debut album, but they have yet to slow down. The band released their 17th album, Crash of the Crown, in 2021. Of course, not everyone is a fan, as this classic clip from The Simpsons illustrates.
REO Speedwagon's recording days appear to be done, with their last album coming out in 2009, but the main group of five has been together since 1989. On this tour, Cronin will be joined by REO's lead guitarist Dave Amato and drummer Bryan Hitt.
General tickets for the tour will go on sale starting on Friday, December 13 at 10 am at LiveNation.com.
Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets in the U.S. beginning on December 9 at 10 am through the Citi Entertainment program.
Styx and Kevin Cronin will be offering VIP packages via their own exclusive pre-sales beginning on Tuesday, December 10 at 10 am, as well as at LiveNation.com.
Children's Museum of Houston made Forbes' list of the 12 best.Photo courtesy of Children's Museum of Houston
Forbes applauds CMH's many interactive and outdoor exhibits.
