The Fire Museum offers fun and educational exhibits and programs for anyone that has ever wanted to be a fireman.
2403 Milam 713-524-2529

Museum of Health and Medical Science offers a hands on tour of the human body, appropriate for all ages.
1515 Hermann Drive 713-942-7054

The Childrens Museum offers hands on exhibits and special programs throughout the year.
1500 Binz 713-522-1138

Museum of Natural Science offers a variety of exhibits and access to the IMAX theater and Butterfly Center.
One Hermann Circle 713-639-4600

The Houston Zoo offers an opportunity to visit animals in their natural habitat. There are also hands on exhibits in the indoor discovery center.
Outerbelt drive near Hermann Circle 713-523-5888

The Blue Bell Creamery in Brenham Texas offers tours with a free scoop of icecreaam at the end. Call ahead for tour schedules 1-800-327-8135. Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it.

The Oil Ranch In Hockley Texas offers an opportunity to visit farm animals, play iin the hay filled barn, and ride in a hay wagon. Call ahead for hours and directions.
1-Oil Ranch Road 936-931-3879