Silk Pulling

Name: Silk Pulling
Start: 2026-02-19T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-19T20:00:00-06:00
Location: 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77030

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Highlights

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm

1.5 hours

5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77030

Date & Location

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm (CST)

5555 Hermann Park Dr, Texas 77030

5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030-1718, United States

About the event

Silk Pulling

Learn about silk, a precious resource with origins in China, and its sprawling history, including its use as currency, diplomacy, and the unique process of creating textiles pre-industrialization, and compare it to modern methods and uses.

Then, try your hand at the delicate art of silk pulling, creating your own silk thread. Supplies provided.

Ages 15+ NO EXCEPTIONS. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. No refunds.

Eligible for CPE credit.

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