Programs
Did you know that almost every day the Museum hosts programs that tell the Story of Texas to diverse audiences, including families, history buffs, school groups, and Scouts? Explore the "Education" section of our website to learn more about all the Museum's programs or click here to see a calendar of Public Programs.
On our Adult Education Events and Programs page, learn more about programs associated with the special exhibition Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America Through Galveston Island, including:
• Gateway Conversations facilitated tours
• High Noon Talks -- engaging conversations in the exhibits
• Altered Lives: An Immigration Film Series
• Transformative Journeys: A Symposium with visiting artists
•Cooking Classes at Central Market
• and much more!
On our Family Events and Programs page, learn about education programs for families and youth, including:
• TEXplorations --Where will your imagination take you? Join us the first Saturday of every month for a story time the whole family will enjoy, and every third Tuesday, 2-4 year olds will enjoy a story time geared just for them with hands-on activities, stories, puppet shows, songs, games, and more.
• TEXpeditions Summer Camps -- weekly camps for kids ages 7 - 12 based on Texas themes, including pioneer settlements, nocturnal plant and animal life, and archaeology!
• Explore the Story programs -- connect your own stories with the stories in the current special exhibit. Upcoming programs include meeting children's authors, learning classical Indian dances, a youth theatre showcase, and youth film premiere
• and much more!
On our Educators page, find more information on educator resources including
• Planning a trip to the Museum
• Homeschool days
• Distance learning
• Professional development
• Adult ESL programs
• and much more!
We also have programs exclusively for Museum Members. TEXcursions are history-based field trips. Past TEXcursions have included trips to Johnson Space Center, Washington-on-the-Brazos, and a sunset dinner cruise on Lake Buchanan. Find out more about the benefits of membership, by exploring our "Get Involved" section or go straight to the Museum Members TEXcursions web page.
Click here for a Calendar of Public Events
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