Archive for Museums
Free Houston Weekend Fun September 3-5
It’s a new month chock full of fun Houston events and activities. Here is a snapshot of a few things to do for free this weekend with friends and family: Enjoy an outdoor flick — Another chance to view a movie under the stars! This Friday, it’s District D Night at the Movies featuring Avatar. [...]
Free Museums, Houston Zoo for Bank of America Cardholders September 4-5
It’s hard to believe September is just a day away! That means free Houston museums and Houston Zoo the first weekend of the month! Bank of America cardholders can take advantage of free admission September 4-5. In Houston area, that free admission includes the The Children’s Museum of Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science, the [...]
Free Sunglasses for Houston on the Cheap Readers Attending UH Museum Reception August 27
Houston on the Cheap readers are in for a special treat, thanks to an exclusive deal from University of Houston’s Blaffer Art Museum. This Friday, August 27, marks the public reception to kick off the fall exhibitions at the museum from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The first 50 Houston on the Cheap readers to [...]
Free Houston Weekend Fun August 20-22
Summer is winding down… how will you spend your weekend in Houston? Here are highlights of a few free events and activities to do with family and friends this weekend: Experience Houston Ballet — Bring your family to see the Houston Ballet for free at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Friday, August 20, at 8 p.m. [...]
Last Chance for Free Shots at Children’s Museum
If you still need to get your children up-to-date on shots before heading to school, take advantage of Free Back-to-School Vaccinations at The Children’s Museum of Houston. The remaining dates are Thursday, August 19, and August 26, as part of Free Family Night from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free vaccinations are limited to the [...]
Free Museums, Houston Zoo for Bank of America Cardholders August 7-8
The first weekend of the month means more free museums and zoo! Bank of America cardholders can take advantage of free admission August 7-8. In Houston area, that free admission includes the The Children’s Museum of Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science, the San Jacinto Museum of History in La Porte, as well as the [...]
Free Brown Bag Gallery Tour: Blaffer Art July 28
Blaffer Art Museum at University of Houston is hosting another free Brown Bag Gallery Tour this Wednesday, July 28, at noon. Visitors will enjoy a guided tour of its summer exhibition “Tomás Saraceno: Lighter than Air.” According to Blaffer, Saraceno draws on science, art and architecture to create his creative works. His exhibit features installations, [...]
Cheap Summer: Free Houston Museums
Thursday is the magic day for FREE admission to many of Houston’s museums. Browsing a museum is a great indoor activity to stay out of the heat and learn new things. Here is the skinny on free admissions every Thursday: Museum of Fine Arts — FREE Thursday 10 am – 9 pm The Health Museum [...]
Target Arts & Culture Weekend: Free Admission to Houston Museums, Zoo, Theater July 16-18
What a great time to explore Houston-area museums for free! It’s the Target Arts & Culture Free Family Event July 16-18 at museums nationwide. In Houston, participating organizations include the Children’s Museum of Houston, Houston Zoo, Museum of Fine Arts, Theater Under the Stars at Miller Outdoor Theatre, and the Ensemble Theater. Check out the [...]
Free Houston Weekend Fun July 16-18
It’s been a long, hot week in Houston… What are your plans for weekend fun with family and friends? Here is a snapshot of a few free things you can do: Create outdoor family fun — Relax at “Waterway Nights” each Friday this summer in The Woodlands. This free event includes face painting, clown balloonist, [...]
