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Space Center Houston relaunches July 1

May 26, 2020 Joe Kleiman Business, COVID-19, Museums, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on Space Center Houston relaunches July 1

Space Center Houston will safely welcome back guests with new exhibits, spacious outdoor experiences and additional health and safety measures

Perot Museum’s Mary Baerg joins Space Center Houston as COO

Mar 12, 2020 Joe Kleiman Business, Museums, News, North America, People, World markets Comments Off on Perot Museum’s Mary Baerg joins Space Center Houston as COO

Baerg is responsible for the center operations, including exhibits, finance, education, facilities, safety and security and guest operations.

Herschend Live brings legendary video game to life with Halo: Outpost Discovery touring experience

Feb 05, 2019 Joe Kleiman Attractions, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on Herschend Live brings legendary video game to life with Halo: Outpost Discovery touring experience

This weekend-long event lets you step into Halo's vast and epic world, with enthralling themed attractions, interactive in-universe encounters, the latest playable game releases and so much more.

Space Center Houston launches new website

Jan 10, 2019 Joe Kleiman Museums, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on Space Center Houston launches new website

The center introduces a range of new content to engage everyone in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).

Nonprofit attraction veteran Richard Glover joins Space Center Houston as VP Communications and Marketing

Dec 17, 2018 Joe Kleiman Business, Museums, News, North America, People, World markets Comments Off on Nonprofit attraction veteran Richard Glover joins Space Center Houston as VP Communications and Marketing

Glover previously served as vice president of marketing, communications and external affairs for The Florida Aquarium and as chief marketing officer for the Texas State Aquarium,

Six Flags adds five additional US parks to its operating portfolio

May 23, 2018 Joe Kleiman Business, News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Six Flags adds five additional US parks to its operating portfolio

These latest acquisitions will expand the company’s portfolio of North American parks to twenty-five.

Groundbreaking Takes Place at Grand Texas for Big Rivers Waterpark and Gator Bayou Adventure Park

Dec 29, 2017 Joe Kleiman Attractions, News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Groundbreaking Takes Place at Grand Texas for Big Rivers Waterpark and Gator Bayou Adventure Park

Both parks are the newest additions to the 630-acre Grand Texas development located on Highway 242 and Interstate 69, near Houston.

Texas: Rescue Efforts Underway at Downtown Aquarium and Texas Zoo

Aug 30, 2017 Joe Kleiman Attractions, Headlines, News, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Texas: Rescue Efforts Underway at Downtown Aquarium and Texas Zoo

"We started identifying who had crates we could use if needed, who could hold animals if needed, who could send people and then tried to figure out how we would even get to them."

Jack Rouse Associates Brings Mars to Down to Earth at Space Center Houston

Feb 13, 2017 Joe Kleiman Museums, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on Jack Rouse Associates Brings Mars to Down to Earth at Space Center Houston

This new multi-million-dollar Mission Mars interactive exhibit, designed with input from NASA experts, opens as the nonprofit also kicks off its 25th anniversary year.

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