Open now · til 6pm

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Museums · Museum District, TX · Ages 4+

Dinosaur hall, gems, a tropical butterfly center and the planetarium — easily a full day.

Good to know

  • Ages4+ years
  • PriceKids $16 · Adults $25
  • SettingIndoor · A/C
  • ParkingAttached garage $30 flat (members $10); free lots in Hermann Park
  • FoodCafé on site

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Dinosaur hall, gems, a tropical butterfly center and the planetarium — easily a full day.

Good to know

  • Tickets: Adults (12+) $25 · Kids 3–11 $16 · Seniors $16 · 2 & under free.
  • Free Tuesdays 5–8pm for the permanent halls (parking isn’t free).
  • Butterfly Center, Planetarium and Giant Screen films are separate tickets.
  • The Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition opens Nov 20, 2026.

Details checked with the official site on Oct 21, 2026. Hours and prices change — confirm before you go.

Hours Open now · til 6pm
Opening hours
Monday 9am – 5pm
Tuesday 9am – 8pm
Wednesday 9am – 5pm
Thursday 9am – 5pm
Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday 9am – 6pm
Sunday 9am – 6pm
5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030 Get directions →

From$16 Kids $16 · Adults $25

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