Quick facts
- Ticket price: Paid admission; add-ons are extra.
- Hours: Open daily; check hours.
- Recommended visit: 3 hours.
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
A big museum with a planetarium.
The HMNS has paleontology, gems and minerals, an energy hall, a butterfly centre, and a planetarium. It is located at the edge of Hermann Park.
Essential details
Getting there
- Address: 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston.
- Nearest transport: METRORail to Museum District.
- On foot: Walk to Hermann Park.
Accessibility & comfort
- Access: Accessible.
- Crowds: Busy at weekends.
- Facilities: Cafe and restrooms.
How to fit Houston Museum of Natural Science into your day
- Morning: Start with dinosaurs.
- Midday: Lunch in the cafe.
- Afternoon: See the butterflies.
Before you go
- Buy tickets online.
- Go on a weekday.
- Allow time for the planetarium.