Save 47% on admission to the top 5 Houston attractions with CityPASS.
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While Children's Museum of Houston remains closed, CityPASS guests may visit two of the three open option attractions: Houston Zoo, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and Kemah Boardwalk.
Highlights
- Embark on a "prehistoric safari" that also includes the grand saga of human evolution — from tree-climbing australopithecines to courageous mammoth-hunters.
- View some of the rarest and most stunning crystallized mineral specimens in the world, such as The Alma Queen, a brilliant red rhodochrosite that is one of the most famous specimens in mineralogy.
- Catch of glimpse of life in ancient Egypt and see hundreds of Egyptian artifacts, including three mummies and no less than a dozen coffins.
- Explore all of Africa without leaving Houston, with over 120 specimens of African wildlife on display, plus engaging interactives and films exploring African wildlife ecology and conservation.


Location
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
5555 Hermann Park Drive
Houston,Texas 77030
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Hours
Open daily, 9am-5pm
Hours subject to change for holidays, special exhibitions and other events; see details.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Closed the first Saturday in March for annual gala.
Offers/Upgrades
3D Wortham Giant Screen Theater: Cost for CityPASS guests: all ages 3+, $8. (Theater is busiest from 9-11am.)
Cockrell Butterfly Center: Includes access to the Brown Hall of Entomology. Cost for CityPASS guests: all ages 3+, $8.
10% off Museum Store Purchase: Get 10% your purchase in the Museum Store.
Burke Baker Planetarium Show: Cost for CityPASS guests: all ages 3+, $6.
Body Worlds and the Cycle of Life: On view October 17, 2020, through May 31, 2021. Purchase tickets at box office. Cost for CityPASS guests: all ages 3+, $19.
Advice for Visitors
Tips:
- Allow a few hours to explore the permanent Exhibit Hall; there are four floors with many amazing exhibits.
Amenities:
- Dining: Periodic Table and Elements Grill
- Gift Shops: Museum Gift Shop
Best time to visit: From September through April, the museum is less crowded in the afternoon; during summer and holiday periods, the museum is less crowded before noon. Thursday afternoons are free and can be busy.
Accessibility: Handicapped access to all venues is available.
Parking/Transportation: Click here for information on parking, transportation and directions.
Groups: Groups of 15 or more: Call (713) 639-4768 in advance of arrival.