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Houston Museum of Natural Science
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"Also the Butterfly exhibit is a must."(9 Tips)
"The planetarium is awesome and college students get dicounts"(8 Tips)
"Really enjoyed butterfly center!"(9 Tips)
"Check out the new paleontology hall!! It's amazing."(6 Tips)
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Jo DobrowskiAugust 23, 2015Super impressive! Seriously, so many dinosaurs! And their gem collection? AMAZING. There's so much to see here. Plan to spend at least a couple hours. Plus, it's free on Thursdays.
Veronica AndradeAugust 24, 2014The butterflies are so beautiful and so many to see :) , the prehistoric place is awesome for kids very educational and plenty to see , my daughter loved it
Chris BradyJuly 8, 2016Dinosaurs each other in every display. It's hilarious. The mineral displays are amazing too. And, of course, there are visiting exhibits, which are usually amazing. Check out their Snapchat on HMNS!
Tom AdamsJanuary 5, 2018I’m from London, live in NYC and yet this Natural Science museum blew their examples away. Truly a gem in the city of Houston.- Christina BootheMay 25, 2016This is the place that shaped my childhood. My mother invested so much time taking me and my brother to this place over the years. Because of that, my curiosity knows no bounds. I love this place!
Mary NJuly 25, 2017Great collection. Loved the Gem and Jewel collection! Lots of butterflies with beautiful colors.
Jarrod KlawinskySeptember 15, 2016Beautiful museum with just science but a varied collection of dinosaurs, a living butterfly sanctuary, planetarium, and permanent gemstone hall. It's one of the anchors of the Museum District.
Vanessa BenefieldJuly 28, 2013If you go in a group, have everyone who has a smart phone download Foursquare. Saved my family $32 with the Butterfly special for your first check in.
Abel MartinezSeptember 7, 2019Love it! Best museum I have been to in the US. This one is even better than the one in San Diego!
Amy HoFebruary 21, 2016Spacious museum with interesting permanent exhibits. One of the best museums I've ever been to- great visit every time!
Joe Rodriguez Harlingen CISDJune 23, 2018Our family went to experience the museum and there was something for everyone. The grounds are well kept and the organization is structured.- Laura MinerNovember 3, 2017Best Dinosaur exhibit I have ever been to! Amazing presentation. Also the Butterfly exhibit is a must.
Ami H.December 24, 2023Trains Over Texas, the annual holiday exhibit and largest indoor O-scale train display in the state, features model train cars graffiti'd by local street artists and muralists. BE SOMEONE- Blair AllenAugust 19, 2018 Wander through six floors of 16 permanent exhibits and plenty of rotating exhibits year round. Make sure to stop by Morian Hall, the largest Paleontology exhibit in North America!
Kelly DeedsAugust 9, 2015The pyramid display is so descriptive and it is so tactile. The animal bones and dinosaur fossils are elaborate to touch. The paleontology tour is so intricate and educational.- Blair AllenAugust 22, 2018Wander through six floors of 16 permanent exhibits and plenty of rotating exhibits year round. Make sure to stop by Morian Hall, the largest Paleontology exhibit in North America!
Miriam GoldmanAugust 7, 2014Don't miss the Imax here. Local legend has it that it was once the largest in the country. The butterfly center is also a gem.
Kelly Adams DennisJanuary 16, 2014Explore the far reaches of outer space, roam with the dinosaurs, wander through Africa's Serengeti, and marvel at the world's rarest and most beautiful minerals.
The DaytripperApril 17, 2014If you only have time for one, make it the Houston Museum of Natural Science with incredible exhibits on Paleontology, Egypt, gems, malacoloy, butterflies and tons more.
TopSpot Internet MarketingDecember 26, 2013Sr. SEO Strategist Julia says, "If you like going to museums, it's usually cheaper to grab a membership. Since I became a member, I always want to go and get my knowledge on. Thursdays are free."
Noor NahasApril 20, 2013The energy exhibit is a bit outdated and cheesy and it's packed on the weekends. Try to go during off hours or the weekdays if you prefer a quiet museum experience. Mostly for kids and families.- Kelly DeedsAugust 9, 2015The Gairo Extreme is so worth riding. Upside down, backward and spinning. Spinning ball ride. Science and earth presentation in the Geovator is detailed and it has elevator motions.
Denise GuajardoAugust 20, 2018Mr. Rich is the most awesome docent! Well worth the extra money, he brings the museum to life!
N PFebruary 24, 2017The museum is free on Thursdays after 2pm. Butterfly exhibit has an additional cost but it is worth it and It also has a discount on Thursday's
Wil JeudySeptember 26, 2013This place is terrific! Clean, easy, LOTS of different stuff to see. I was really (surprisingly) impressed by the Fabrege exhibit.
Local Houston MagazineJune 19, 2013Check out their permanent exhibit--Hall of Ancient Egypt. It presents artifacts collected during the early days of investigations, and compares old-style archaeology with 21st-century approaches. Read more
Jake HaenchenJanuary 14, 2016The butterfly exhibit was superbly beautiful. It's like a small rainforest in the middle of Houston.
ClintDecember 31, 2014World class paleontology hall - the other exhibits are really good too - plenty of free parking near by if you want to save $10 that the garage charges
HISTORYApril 6, 2010The live butterfly exhibit fascinates children as does the Challenger Learning Center with its intro to space science. Spend time exploring the dinosaur exhibit, if you need a break enjoy an IMAX film- Really enjoyed butterfly center! Museum curator's choice exhibit was very interesting.
Jon ChristoffersenJuly 14, 2013Love this place. I could spend days looking at everything. The updated Ancient Egypt exhibit is fascinating. So much to see!
Lisa KAugust 13, 2015If you have triple A, show your card and you get a super discount. Ticket goes down to $7!
Zach RJune 18, 2016Excellent museum. Perfect for a rainy or hot day. Their evening social events are a lot of fun.
- Gina GarciaOctober 4, 2014The Shark! Exhibit was smaller than I expected but still good. Worth the extra $5 bucks of you already plan to go to the museum
Houston PressJuly 25, 2013Check them out Sat, Sept 28th at "The Museum Experience - Zone 4!" Love this museum? Vote for the 2013 Best of Readers Choice for your favorite Houston Museum! http://readerschoice.houstonpress.com/
Jack MillsSeptember 25Houston Museum of Natural Science at 25 minutes to the east of Houston dentist Mills Dental Group
- If you expect out of town visitors, just get an individual membership and save some money. Because the new paleontology hall really should not be missed when in Houston.
Alexander KostJuly 2, 2020Very cool place, worth spending a couple of hours and very interesting too!
Nohariz Iris GonzalezDecember 7, 2011This location is free the first Tuesday of every month. If you have kids...Free is awesome...Or if you just like freebies...As well is the Houston zooYou're welcome!.
Irene DubynaApril 28, 2017This place is awesome! special `wow` to dinosaurs room! half of the day won't be enough to look around.- JONI BENMay 26, 2016Called Magic TX in a middle of the night when the garage door wont open. We were tired since we just got back from our camping trip. I figured,
Alexander FuryJanuary 31, 2010A wonderful place to spend a Tuesday afternoon musing over mankind's adventures and discoveries in the natural world. Great exhibits and workshops. Don't miss "Mixer's & Elixirs" nights in autumn. Read more
Winthrop ArnoldMarch 20, 2014Stay away from drugs. Try to be nice to people. Restaurants like Carrabba's, Vincent's, Nino's, Houston's, El Tiempo, & Molina's are sure fire winners when looking for something to eat.
If you have kids don't miss the installation downstairs. After, of course, you've checked out the dinosaur bones!
Andres ElizondoJanuary 10, 2017Lots of exhibits for the broader strokes of science and overall an awesome collection of information.
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr (at Caroline St.)
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Yay science! We aim to preserve, advance, and enhance your knowledge of natural science. And make sure you have fun doing it!
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(713) 639-4629
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