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Houston Museum of Natural Science

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    Melissa D.
    "Kick off 2012 at the Planetarium and see 2012: Mayan Prophecies"(8 Tips)
    Laura M.
    "Also the Butterfly exhibit is a must."(9 Tips)
    Elena O.
    "Really enjoyed butterfly center!"(9 Tips)
    Christine H.
    "Check out the new paleontology hall!! It's amazing."(6 Tips)
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  • Sarah F.
    Sarah FontenotJune 17, 2014
    The Magna Carta from 1217 is in better shape than the food court restrooms here.
  • Tom
    TomMarch 19, 2017
    Bring a jacket. It's chilly inside
  • Jill F.heart icon on user image
    Jill FloresSeptember 25, 2015
    Great destination for kids.
  • Eric B.heart icon on user image
    Eric BarnettMarch 22, 2015
    The have three t-rex skeletons. Enough said...
  • Debra R.
    Debra RolloSeptember 18, 2010
    I checked in for the first time and I earned a free ticket to the butterfly exhibit! Just show them your phone!!
  • Haloise R.
    Haloise ReddingAugust 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Free on Thursdays 3-6pm
  • Faith G.heart icon on user image
    Faith GalesJuly 7, 2013
    Everything was awesome!!! Loved the mummies!
  • Heidi M.
    Heidi MandlMay 13, 2010
    Took the kids (ages 10, 8, 6, 3 and 17 months) each equipped with drawing pads, snacks and colorful pencils on Sunday.Let them draw their very own dinosaurs.Wonderful creative experience.Highly recomm
  • Lauren A.
    Lauren AbramSeptember 6, 2012
    TITANIC exhibit. Do it. It's amazing.
  • Kerri L.
    Kerri LewinSeptember 24, 2010
    Membership is essential. Support this awesome Institution, & save some cash. Butterfly Pavillion is a treasure.
  • Onku Shitai D.
    Onku Shitai DesuNovember 4, 2012
    i really want to visit this kind of places..... traveling and at the same time gaining more knowledge... Read more
  • Kimberly L.
    Kimberly LaPrairieJuly 22, 2010
    Buy tickets early to see corpse flower - it was a two hour wait to even buy tickets to get in line when we went tonight. So... We didn't get to see her. And we drive an hr to see her :(
  • Melissa D.
    Melissa DarraghJanuary 6, 2012
    Kick off 2012 at the Planetarium and see 2012: Mayan Prophecies
  • Booker F.heart icon on user image
    Booker FajardoMay 15, 2016
    Fun and exciting
  • Crystal C.
    Crystal CarrollJuly 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Xplorations camp for kids is great interactive science fun for ages 6 - 12.
  • Chris
    ChrisSeptember 18, 2014
    Lots of neat things to see
  • Jay 🐝
    Jay 🐝May 21, 2011
    Check out the gem vault on 2nd floor and the mummy in the basement!
  • Laura H.
    Laura HelfrichDecember 9, 2011
    Something for everyone! Adults $15, Kids $10. Save money with the CityPass... Read more
  • Luis Felipe B.
    The New paleontology exhibit is awesome.
  • Jackie M.
    Jackie MartinezDecember 26, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    If you miss summer weather just head to the Butterfly Center. The temp inside is about 80 degrees.
  • Naomi G.
    Naomi GomezFebruary 16, 2014
    Lots of fun!!!
  • Anthony W.heart icon on user image
    Anthony WilsonSeptember 1, 2014
    Everything
  • Ivan P.
    Ivan PerezJanuary 7, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    I like the Gem Vault the best. Very cool and most of the pieces are from a local jeweler/designer.
  • Tiffany S.
    Tiffany SantosMay 25, 2011
    Rock On! was fabulous. Myanmar prophecies of 2012 was interesting. Gem and jewel collection insane!
  • Shane C.
    Shane CarterMay 7, 2012
    Do everything you can here. Fill your mind and learn!
  • Juanma C.heart icon on user image
    Juanma CantosFebruary 18, 2014
    Magna Carta preview. Self guided tour with HMNS Docents
  • Jamie W.heart icon on user image
    Jamie WomackJune 24, 2017
    What's good is mixers and elixers
  • Luisana P.heart icon on user image
    Luisana PerazaJuly 5, 2013
    Ancient Egypt hall is awesome!
  • Christine H.
    Christine HJune 12, 2012
    Check out the new paleontology hall!! It's amazing.
  • Colin
    ColinDecember 29, 2010
    Go see an IMAX film. Realize science is awesome. Support it.
  • David R.
    David RoyJune 25, 2014
    See the D-Day film in the Giant Theater
  • Narnia Fans
    Narnia FansFebruary 14, 2011
    From October 2009 through January 2010 the Houston Museum of Natural Science hosted The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition. Read more
  • Gabriel A.
    Gabriel AzevedoJuly 30, 2011
    The oil & gas part of the museum is fantastic
  • Zack F.
    Zack FitzgeraldJuly 22, 2010
    I got the exact opposite experience as Melanie below- I showed the offer on my iPad to the cashier, and she gave the discount, no questions asked!
  • Tracey F.
    Tracey FemianoMay 6, 2014
    Bulgari jewels are stunning
  • Heather L.heart icon on user image
    Heather LAugust 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Butterfly exhibit is $2.50 on Thursday.
  • Marcia B.
    Marcia BartosAugust 9, 2014
    Family day at the museum.
  • Mundo L.heart icon on user image
    Mundo LorcaMarch 17, 2023
    Expositions
  • Jim S.heart icon on user image
    Jim SageMay 13, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Mineral exhibit
  • Meena H.
    Meena HaqueNovember 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Check out the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals.
  • Molly B.
    Molly BlockFebruary 13, 2010
    Explore the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, including the treasures in the Smith Jewel Vault.
  • David J.heart icon on user image
    David JulesJuly 15, 2016
    Dinosaurs!
  • Pamela J.
    Pamela JacobApril 24, 2012
    I took my kids to this place - they loved it..
  • Bob C.
    Bob CMarch 21, 2014
    Be prepared to be charged for individual exhibits. Not cheap in the least bit.
  • Christopher Equality G.
    New paleontology hall is AMAZING!
  • Jessica F.
    Jessica FontenotJuly 4, 2012
    Way too expensive and not to mention outdated. I remember seeing the same things 15 yrs ago here when I was a kid. Also, the place smells like a food court because of the McDonald's there. Barf!
  • Clarissa O.
    Clarissa OrtizDecember 22, 2012
    Im h err e and tipsy and its fabulous
  • Megan M.
    Megan MaiselJuly 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    My sister goes to Mixers and Elixers on Friday nights and has a blast.
  • Anu Y.
    Anu YNovember 9, 2011
    Get the groupon deal now - 66% discount . 1 day left
  • IntelWiMAX
    IntelWiMAXOctober 9, 2010
    You’re in a WiMAX hotspot – check out what’s going on at the Houston Museum of Natural Science: www.hmns.org
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