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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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I like the Gem Vault the best. Very cool and most of the pieces are from a local jeweler/designer.
Tiffany SantosMay 25, 2011Rock On! was fabulous. Myanmar prophecies of 2012 was interesting. Gem and jewel collection insane!
Debra RolloSeptember 18, 2010I checked in for the first time and I earned a free ticket to the butterfly exhibit! Just show them your phone!!
Laura HelfrichDecember 9, 2011Something for everyone! Adults $15, Kids $10. Save money with the CityPass... Read more
Kimberly LaPrairieJuly 22, 2010Buy 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 :(
Xplorations camp for kids is great interactive science fun for ages 6 - 12.
If you miss summer weather just head to the Butterfly Center. The temp inside is about 80 degrees.
Onku Shitai DesuNovember 4, 2012i really want to visit this kind of places..... traveling and at the same time gaining more knowledge... Read more
Jessica FontenotJuly 4, 2012Way too expensive and not to mention outdated.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!
Narnia FansFebruary 14, 2011From October 2009 through January 2010 the Houston Museum of Natural Science hosted The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition. Read more
Molly BlockFebruary 13, 2010Explore the Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, including the treasures in the Smith Jewel Vault.
Mark TaylorApril 13, 2013Do not skip the butterfly center. At the thought of it I was like meh, while in it I was wow.
My sister goes to Mixers and Elixers on Friday nights and has a blast.
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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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"Awesome permanent exhibit. Got to visit for the Star Wars special exhibit as well."
Arce Duarte - 8.5
"Perfect for kids. Beautiful butterflies around you, just amazing."
Laura Rosado - 9.1
"One of the best children's Museums I've been to! So interactive; even my 18mo had a blast! Don't overlook HEB and the restaurant!!"
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