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Houston Museum of Natural Science

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Ranked #1 for exhibits in Houston
"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, 2015
Super 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.
Upvoted Jan 27
Veronica AndradeAugust 24, 2014
The 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
Upvoted 1 week ago
Chris BradyJuly 8, 2016
Dinosaurs 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!
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Tom AdamsJanuary 5, 2018
I’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, 2016
This 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, 2017
Great collection. Loved the Gem and Jewel collection! Lots of butterflies with beautiful colors.
Vanessa BenefieldJuly 28, 2013
If 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.
Jarrod KlawinskySeptember 15, 2016
Beautiful 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.
Joe Rodriguez Harlingen CISDJune 23, 2018
Our family went to experience the museum and there was something for everyone. The grounds are well kept and the organization is structured.
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!
Blair AllenAugust 22, 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!
Abel MartinezSeptember 7, 2019
Love it! Best museum I have been to in the US. This one is even better than the one in San Diego!
Amy HoFebruary 21, 2016
Spacious museum with interesting permanent exhibits. One of the best museums I've ever been to- great visit every time!
Ami H.December 24, 2023
Trains 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
Kelly DeedsAugust 9, 2015
The 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.
Laura MinerNovember 3, 2017
Best Dinosaur exhibit I have ever been to! Amazing presentation. Also the Butterfly exhibit is a must.
Denise GuajardoAugust 20, 2018
Mr. Rich is the most awesome docent! Well worth the extra money, he brings the museum to life!
Kelly Adams DennisJanuary 16, 2014
Explore 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.
ClintDecember 31, 2014
World 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
Wil JeudySeptember 26, 2013
This place is terrific! Clean, easy, LOTS of different stuff to see. I was really (surprisingly) impressed by the Fabrege exhibit.
N PFebruary 24, 2017
The 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
Kelly DeedsAugust 9, 2015
The 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.
Miriam GoldmanAugust 7, 2014
Don'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.
Noor NahasApril 20, 2013
The 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.
Jake HaenchenJanuary 14, 2016
The butterfly exhibit was superbly beautiful. It's like a small rainforest in the middle of Houston.
Vasundhara RayOctober 23, 2015
Lots to see. Definitely go for the movies. Butterfly park.
Elena OverlanderJuly 8, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Really enjoyed butterfly center! Museum curator's choice exhibit was very interesting.
Lisa KAugust 13, 2015
If you have triple A, show your card and you get a super discount. Ticket goes down to $7!
Local Houston MagazineJune 19, 2013
Check 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
Zach RJune 18, 2016
Excellent museum. Perfect for a rainy or hot day. Their evening social events are a lot of fun.
G BitzMarch 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
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.
Damien FrancoFebruary 27, 2015
Been here 5+ times
If you have kids don't miss the installation downstairs. After, of course, you've checked out the dinosaur bones!
The DaytripperApril 17, 2014
If 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.
Nohariz Iris GonzalezDecember 7, 2011
This 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!.
Winthrop ArnoldMarch 20, 2014
Stay 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.
Gina GarciaOctober 4, 2014
The Shark! Exhibit was smaller than I expected but still good. Worth the extra $5 bucks of you already plan to go to the museum
TopSpot Internet MarketingDecember 26, 2013
Sr. 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."
Alexander KostJuly 2, 2020
Very cool place, worth spending a couple of hours and very interesting too!
Irene DubynaApril 28, 2017
This place is awesome! special `wow` to dinosaurs room! half of the day won't be enough to look around.
Andres ElizondoJanuary 10, 2017
Lots of exhibits for the broader strokes of science and overall an awesome collection of information.
Buck Seng NgJanuary 11, 2015
A great natural science & history museum! Lovely.
JONI BENMay 26, 2016
Called 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,
Azaruddin AzralJanuary 23, 2015
Nice place to learn many things. Only McD available here for meals.
NASAJanuary 11, 2011
Burke Baker Planetarium is one of the most advanced in the world. Don't be surprised if you see a few NASA astronauts here as we use the facility to assist with training on starfield identification. Read more
Jon ChristoffersenJuly 14, 2013
Love this place. I could spend days looking at everything. The updated Ancient Egypt exhibit is fascinating. So much to see!
CultureMap Houston ManagerMarch 20, 2012
It’s a big family destination but we love when they stay open late on Fridays for "Mixers and Elixirs," where the young intelligentsia mix, mingle and dance.
K DSeptember 9, 2016
Go on Thursday after 2 and get in for free and special exhibits are discounted
Arce DuarteOctober 22, 2015
The planetarium is awesome and college students get dicounts
Harlisha HomerJune 22, 2012
The new Hall of Paleontology at the @hmns is wonderful. My kids and I loved it!
David CFebruary 23, 2017
Cool exhibits and lectures. Don't come on weekends if you want to avoid swarms of children

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