You didn't have to stay up until midnight to watch the ball drop at one of Houston's longest-running New Year's Eve celebrations. For more than two decades, the Museum has presented a countdown to noon on December 31st. Families enjoyed performances on two stages, activities throughout the Museum, and free giveaways.
This event was just one of many exciting offerings during winter break. From building snowmen out of real snow in the courtyard, to experiencing CMH's annual Seasons of Sharing exhibit, the Museum made the holidays magical.
Many of these events have become family traditions, with visitors returning year after year. According to a poll by the Human Flourishing Lab at The Archbridge Institute, 86% of Americans say that the winter holiday season is an important time to create new memories, and parents are especially likely to say that winter holiday traditions are important.
Of course, you don't have to wait for New Year's Eve to celebrate at CMH. Up next is the Museum's Pi Day Pie Fight, which takes place every year on March 14 (3.14.) This event has welcomed families for decades, and a photo of the Museum's celebration has even been featured in The New York Times.
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Jan 20, 2026
You didn't have to stay up until midnight to watch the ball drop at one of Houston's longest-running New Year's Eve celebrations. For more than two decades, the Museum has presented a countdown to noon on December 31st. Families enjoyed performances on two stages, activities throughout the Museum, and free giveaways.
This event was just one of many exciting offerings during winter break. From building snowmen out of real snow in the courtyard, to experiencing CMH's annual Seasons of Sharing exhibit, the Museum made the holidays magical.
Many of these events have become family traditions, with visitors returning year after year. According to a poll by the Human Flourishing Lab at The Archbridge Institute, 86% of Americans say that the winter holiday season is an important time to create new memories, and parents are especially likely to say that winter holiday traditions are important.
Of course, you don't have to wait for New Year's Eve to celebrate at CMH. Up next is the Museum's Pi Day Pie Fight, which takes place every year on March 14 (3.14.) This event has welcomed families for decades, and a photo of the Museum's celebration has even been featured in The New York Times.
