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Directions & Parking available; located in Hermann Park
About Houston Museum of Natural Science
Renowned dinosaur hall & butterfly house. Museum with dinosaur hall & other permanent exhibits, planetarium, IMAX theater & butterfly house.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- Burke Baker Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center, King Tut's Tomb, Giant Screen Theatre
- Admission
- $25 adults, $16 children; free Tuesdays 5-8 p.m.
- Membership
- Yes, with exclusive discounts and perks
What visitors say
We went to see the Terracotta Warriors show and Butterfly Garden at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. This was a wonderful experience to see the terracotta warrior exhibit. My husband is a history buff so he shared some fantastic…
This was a great experience. Lots of interactive things to do. It's a huge museum so plan on being there all day! So much variety of things to see. From nature to Egypt to tiaras and dolls, as well as some dead bodies found in pyramids.…
Visiting was amazing! A lot to see, so and buy. Please be prepared to spend $$$ if buying food there. They do however have really cheap souvenirs and gifts. You're going to need at least 2 hours for the main exhibition. The butterfly…
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