Science Museum
Houston Museum of Natural Science
178 locals recommend ·
Why locals recommend it
This museum has it all – a dinosaur hall, planetarium, IMAX theater, and butterfly exhibit. I’ve always enjoyed the gemstone collection. Parking can be a nightmare since the zoo is close-by. I’d Uber there instead.
Maddie
Lives in Houston
Tips from locals
Nateala
December 16, 2019
My little ones love this place. They act like they never been here before each time we go.
Bobby
September 8, 2019
This is one of the best Museum in Houston but there are over 20 in the Museum District. In addition, they are either FREE or discounted on Thursdays
Tyler
October 21, 2020
My favorite Museum in Houston.
Jeffrey
August 16, 2017
It's a huge glass cone where a rain forest has been created as a butterfly sanctuary.
Linde
December 29, 2020
Excellent Science Museum. Free on Tuesdays. Pay to Park in the garage beside the museum to save headaches or street parking. There are also a few free spots in front of the museum, but you might wind up driving in circles for 30 minutes so be careful! Check out McGovern Garden right across the…
Suite Dreams
March 1, 2019
The Cockrell Butterfly Center and Brown Hall of Entomology has a huge variety of species and serves as a teachable moment for kids and anyone interested in bugs, providing entertainment and education for the entire family. The center is home to a living butterfly habitat with spectacular specimens…
Bobby
December 19, 2020
Do you like dinosaurs?? See North America’s finest collection of dinosaur skeletons.
Ryn
December 19, 2018
Beautiful butterflies.
Tashia
January 12, 2021
Fun, educational and much to see. The Butterfly exibit if my favorite. Great photo opportunities.
Brian
July 30, 2018
This is an awesome little museum situated in a three story greenhouse, located in the museum district in downtown Houston. It is great for kids with short attention spans.
Sasha
October 27, 2020
Cool museum just a couple of miles away!
Christopher
January 29, 2019
The Cockrell Butterfly Center has a huge variety of species and serves as a teachable moment for kids and anyone interested in bugs, providing entertainment and education for the entire family. The center is home to a living butterfly habitat with spectacular specimens of some of the world’s…
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| Location 5555 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030 | ||
Phone+1 713-639-4629 | ||
Websitehmns.org |
Credit cards | Yes (incl. American Express) |
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