Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 639-4629
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Editorial Review for Houston Museum of Natural Science – by Melanie Haupt
Overview
Where to begin when discussing science and education in Houston? Perhaps you want to learn about butterflies and other insects. No problem: Check out HMNS's Cockrell Butterfly Center, which houses an indoor rainforest and more than 1,500 live butterflies from all over the world.
Features
If you just want to look at rocks and dinosaur bones, that's fine too, because this museum has it all, including traveling exhibits that explore the art and lifestyles of little-known cultures. Don't forget the Wortham Imax theater--the six-story, 80-foot-wide screen will wow you (unless you've got vertigo) with its precise images and close-up shots of charging elephants, hot lava and icy crevasses.
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Insider Tips
Just Sit Back...Want to study the stars? The Burke Baker Planetarium offers many astronomical programs for kids and adults alike (and on weekend nights, a fairly entertaining laser light show set to the music of classic rock bands like Pink Floyd).
The ExtrasCheck the web site for other events.
User Reviews for Houston Museum of Natural Science
01/16/2008 Posted by cschace
Whether you're a fan of science or just want to spend a few hours in a relaxing, educational environment, this is the place for you. It's affordable, and a great place to take the kids. Also, it's right in the heart of the museum district and within walking distance from Hermann Park and the Houston Zoo.
07/14/2004 Posted by jj25
Even though it's not advertised on their new website, Tuesday 2pm-8pm is the best time to go because the exhibits are free. I paid $5 for the dome show...kind of disappointing, but the stub got us the museum priced parking ($4). Overall it was a nice way to eat up some lazy summer hours for cheap!
Pros: value
Cons: , poor staffing
Schedule
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