Houston Museum of Natural Science: Entry Ticket

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Houston Museum of Natural Science: Entry Ticket

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science stands as one of America's most comprehensive science museums, housed across four floors of fascinating exhibits. Your entry ticket unlocks access to permanent galleries spanning paleontology, ancient cultures, space science and earth sciences, making it perfect for curious minds of all ages.

The museum's permanent collections feature authentic dinosaur skeletons, precious gems and minerals, and prehistoric fossils that tell the story of our planet's history. The renowned Hall of Ancient Egypt showcases genuine relics, statues and sarcophagi, whilst the Morian Hall of Paleontology houses impressive life-sized dinosaur mounts, including a towering T. rex that dominates the space.

Highlights

  • Morian Hall of Paleontology with massive T. rex and dinosaur skeletons
  • Hall of Ancient Egypt featuring authentic artefacts, statues and sarcophagi
  • Extensive gems and minerals collection with rare specimens
  • North American wildlife exhibits showcasing regional biodiversity
  • Native American history galleries with cultural artefacts
  • Interactive chemistry and physics displays for hands-on learning

Plan Your Visit to Houston Museum of Natural Science

The museum opens daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm, giving you plenty of time to explore the four floors at your own pace. Located in Hermann Park, it's easily accessible and close to other Houston attractions. Plan to spend at least 3-4 hours to properly appreciate the main exhibits, though science enthusiasts could easily fill a full day.

The entire museum is wheelchair accessible, with lifts connecting all floors and wide corridors throughout the galleries. Mobile tickets are accepted for entry, and arriving early helps you avoid weekend crowds. The museum's location in Hermann Park makes it an ideal starting point for exploring other Houston Zoo experiences or taking a guided tour of Houston's highlights during your visit to the city.

Why you'll love it

  • Four floors of permanent galleries covering dinosaurs, gems and space science
  • Authentic dinosaur skeletons displayed in the palaeontology hall
  • Ancient cultures collection spans Egypt, the Americas and beyond
  • Precious gems and minerals exhibit among the largest in the United States
  • Suitable for all ages from school groups to adult science enthusiasts

What's included

  • Admission to the Houston Museum of Natural Science
  • Access to all permanent exhibit halls
  • Admission to the George Observatory
  • Discovery Tours

Good to know

Age suitability
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Opening times

09:00am - 05:00pm 09:00am - 05:00pm 09:00am - 05:00pm 09:00am - 05:00pm 09:00am - 05:00pm 09:00am - 05:00pm 09:00am - 05:00pm

Know before you go
  • Arrive early to make the most of your museum visit

  • Permanent exhibit halls are included with your ticket

  • Wheelchair accessible throughout the museum

  • Bring a valid ID for ticket verification if required

  • Allow additional time during weekends and holidays

Visitor guidelines
  • Arrive early to make the most of your museum visit

  • Permanent exhibit halls are included with your ticket

  • Wheelchair accessible throughout the museum

  • Bring a valid ID for ticket verification if required

  • Allow additional time during weekends and holidays

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation

Frequently asked

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Where you'll be

5555 Hermann Park Dr, TX

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