HousonWide-InventionConvention

Winner to receive free patent opportunity!

Saturday, May 22

Sponsored by the Young Inventors Association of America and Shell Oil Company

WHAT: The thrilling competition of mixed creativity and engineering that gives kids a chance to patent an idea for free is back! Children in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade will take imagination to the next level as they compete to show off their own inventions.  Winners in each age category will be recognized and the Grand Prize winner will receive a free patent application.

EVENT

LINE-UP:

Inventors Showcase Competition: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Kid’s Hall.

  • Registration and set-up: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
  • Judging: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Final Judging: 1 – 2 p.m.

Awards Ceremony: 2:30 – 3 p.m. in the Brown Auditorium.

Come see who gets the Grand Prize, meet the finalists and hear words of encouragement for all future inventors!

WHEN: 22nd Annual Young Inventors Showcase Competition

Saturday, May 22, 2010

WHERE: Children’s Museum of Houston

1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004

HOURS/COST:

MUSEUM HOURS: Tues. – Sat.; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun: Noon – 6 p.m.

Second Saturday of every month open at 9 a.m. for members.

-General Museum admission: $8 per person and $7 for seniors 65+ and for military personnel. Children under one and Museum Members receive free admission.

Free Family Night every Thursday 5 – 8 p.m.

For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713) 522-1138

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