A Kid's Retreat
National magazine gives mad love to Houston Children's Museum, touts facelift
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:
"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."
Among the others that impressed Forbes were Children's Museum Indianapolis, Port Discovery in Baltimore, Boston Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum and Center of Science and Industry in Columbus, Ohio.